Insensate.

13. Tension.

My fingers grazed against the wall.

Sebastian gave me some space, he stood behind the Gate. He helped me climb the gate, and now I was at their property. That.. It's not really legal, and it's really late but I only realized it when I was already outside. My mind kept going back to the way his hands felt on my waist as he hoisted me up. His hands looked really veiny and slim. Not too slim though, it was really.. Good. I mean— What good?

Nevermind. How was he so strong..? I noticed he looked a lot healthier than yesterday, and how was his strength that.. Was it because he was around me? I mean, since we're Soul ties, I suspect he'd need his energy from me. So, it could be because he was around me.

I clear my throat, fuck.. I feel so hot right now, I keep thinking about the way he grabbed me, and lifted me up effortlessly. Or the kiss on my cheek. I shook my head, concentrate. I want to help him, that's all.

I see many things, but they are not the things I want to see. I went over to the front porch. I looked around to see if there were any cameras, and luckily, there weren't. I sat on the porch, my head rested against the door. I close my eyes, my heart beats faster at the thought of Sebastian watching me right now. I gulp, focus.

My hands feel the floor, and after what seemed like eternity, I saw him. A redheaded, green-eyed Man. My head started to spin, what was his name? I just need his name. I grunted, in pain, I need to stay silent. The scene repeated over and over, the Old lady said something, but I couldn't hear it too much. It could most likely be because I'm not a pro at this.

My nose is runny, and I now know that I've exert myself. I push myself off lazily, my head hurts too much. I feel extremely dizzy, and my sight is hazy. I jump a little, and force my body to climb over the gate. I have no control over my body and I fall. Luckily, Sebastian catches me, and my knees buckle. He supports me, "Jesus.. You've over done it. Look at you, you can barely even stand, Buttercup!"

I mumble something under my breath. Sebastian curses, my ears feel too sensitive as I realize that I manage to pick up on the tiniest sounds ever. "..Damn it. Someone's approaching this house. Don't be alarmed." With that said, he lifts my body, and throws me over his shoulder. My arms hang uselessly in the air, and the tiniest sounds of whines escapes my mouth as he runs away from God knows what.

Soon, he supports the back of my head with his hands, and sets me down on the floor. He stares at me in disbelief, whispering annoyed. "..Have you taken care of me too much, to the point that you can't even take care of yourself? You're bleeding.. Here." He pulls out an Handchief out of nowhere, and uses it wipe my nose. I scoff.

I manage to turn my body around, my eyes widen when I spotted José. What was he doing on the porch of the Old lady? Did he know her? Or rather... Did he know her son? Questions ran through my mind, and I didn't even realize that Sebastian was saying a few things. Soon, the door opened and a redheaded Man greeted him. They hugged for a very long time, and then the door closed.

What?!

I turn around, and my back hits the trashcan. Fuck. José... He was one complicated Asshole! I felt like he hated me, but at the same time, loved me. I wringed my hands, a chilling sensation rushed down my spine. I'm snapped out of my thoughts, Sebastian tucked my hair behind my ear, "Was that your brother?"

I was about to ask how he knew.

I nodded. Sebastian wrapped his arm around me, a worried smile was plastered on his handsome face. "Joseph, please, do this Tomorrow. I wouldn't want you getting sick because of stress. Please, don't think about your brother, not tonight at least. Come," He hoists me up, he bends down, his arm slithered behind my knees, and he lifted me up. I flung my arms around his neck, and I buried my face on my arms.

"I'll make sure you sleep just fine tonight, Okay? Rest assured, Buttercup."

∞

An entire week later.

I haven't met the Son of the Old lady. I've been busy, laying on my bed, and eating whatever Sebastian made. It wasn't gross, surprisingly though. Even he was surprised that he still remember a few dishes from years ago. He fed me, comforted me, and of course, teased me.

It's honestly crazy how comfortable we are with each other. It feels.. Surreal. But, Sebastian has been nothing but kind to me. Am I that deprived of Affection that whenever someone's kind to me, I immediately warm up to them? If so, what could be done to prevent it? Whatever, he isn't a Bad guy!

"I'm okay, really." I reassured Sebastian, but he refused to listen to me. "Please, I'm okay. If I'm not, I'll come back, okay?"

I furrowed my eyebrows, and I frowned. "Why am I even discussing this with you? I'm leaving! I feel better, so I'm gonna go find out about that son!" He rolled his eyes, "Forget about that Man.. Your Father called."

I widened my eyes, "W-when?" Sebastian crossed his arms. "Yesterday, twice. And today morning, once."

I should call him back. I'm so deprived of Attention, that the thought of.. Of my Father, or at least, someone checking up on me, warms my heart! I sign, I toss the blanket away. Sebastian scowls at me, he bends down to pick it up. "Be careful, don't strain yourself too much!"

"I won't!" I shout back.

I take a few deep breaths before speaking intl the phone. "Father?"

Sebastian said something. Something that made sense to me, but something I considered dumb. He said I should inform my family about him, and what I did. But they'd be in my business! Ugh... I'll think about it.

Father huffed, but also in relief. "I haven't been able to reach you this last few days, are you well?"

I answered nervously, "I'm Alright now." Why did I say now?!

He instantly sounded alarmed. "Why now? What happened?"

I clicked my tongue, and I slowly explained. "I... I used my abilities for a while, So I got a bit sick."

We spoke for a while.

Father explained to me that he needed to speak to me in person, and that he'd pick me up in an hour or so. I felt reluctant to go, but.. He was already on his way. Soon, Sebastian bid me fair well, and I left.