The Black Cat and Absorb Boy adventures

Chapter 6: A Breath (AB/BC)

The couple, after the romantic moment, go to sleep, after both have healed the other's wounds left by the mission that each one had. They were like this since James was tired from the mission against Fisk and Felicia, from the mission with Silk.

(Tuesday 18-09. 3.30 am)

The couple was sleeping peacefully when out of nowhere the Latino suddenly woke up as his heart began to beat at a thousand per hour: an anxiety attack. James begins to breathe heavily (hyperventilate) and quickly, due to the situation, gets into the fetal position holding his face.

James: It wasn't my fault, I didn't want to do it... It wasn't my fault, I didn't want to do it... it wasn't my fault... It wasn't my fault, I didn't want to do it... it wasn't my fault... -starts breathing harder and harder-

Felicia: Huh? -she turns around due to the commotion with her eyes half closed, but opens them quickly, she knew what was happening- Oh no, Oh no -she turns on the night lamps- Love, James -she approaches- love, I'm here, breathe, please -she extends her arms to remove James's arms from his face- Everything will be fine, I'm here -she said with a calm voice, but inside she was as nervous as her boyfriend-

James: It wasn't my fault, I didn't want to do it... it wasn't my fault... It wasn't my fault, I didn't want to do it... it wasn't my fault... -he continues hyperventilating until Felicia puts her hands in his-

Felicia. Love, James, you're not at that home. Touch something around you, believe me, you're not there at that moment, not anymore - she said, caressing her boyfriend's hands with love and compassion-

James: It wasn't my fault, I didn't want to do it... it wasn't my fault... It wasn't my fault, I didn't want to do it... it wasn't my fault... -Felicia's attempts seemed to have no effect-

For James, his vision was blurred as everything looked dark, he was short of breath and the little he could see was his hands covered in blood.

Felicia: -she breathes a little to calm down, she knew that if she got nervous it wouldn't be helpful- James -she stands in front and with a little force makes her boyfriend look at her- Love, please look at me, you're not in that house, no longer... you are with me, I am here

James: It wasn't my fault, I didn't want to do it... it wasn't my fault... -but he stops, he is still breathing hard but he looks at Felicia- F-Felicia?

Felicia. Yes, love, it's me. Come, little one, give me your hand, so you can see that you are not in your old house - the boy gives his hand, the sides of James's face were red from the anxiety attack - I'm here, love, I won't leave you alone -she extends James' hand and makes him touch the corner of the nightstand on his side-

James: A nightstand? -he lets go of his other hand, his labored breathing slows down a bit- there was no nightstand in my parents' house.

Felicia: That's it, love, you're coming out of that attack - she smiles - I knew you could - she turns on the lamp on James' side - now look around you, please. For you to confirm that you are not at that moment

James: -the Latino's breathing returns to normal when he pays attention to his girlfriend and looks around him-

Felicia: -she smiles and sighs deeply- Do you need some tea? something?

James: J-just -he was shaking, a usual aftereffect after his anxiety attacks- I need you, g-give me a hug, the biggest one you can, please.

Felicia: -she hugs him with all her strength-Don't worry, it's over, I'm here...your kitty will never leave you alone

James: Thank you, love -he said more calmly- do you know what will make me calmer? Telling you again the origin of these attacks, I feel that it will clear my mind even more.