𝓐𝓲𝓭𝓮𝓷 𝔁 𝓡𝓮𝓪𝓭𝓮𝓻 (but you're Ashlyn) 𝕊𝔹𝔾

Episode 27

>>>>><Well That was Unexpected><<<<<

Aiden continued with his story.."Shane strangled Ben. Not with the intent to kill him, but just enough to damage Ben's voice box, because he knew that singing was something precious to Ben. Afterwards, Ben started spiraling into depression. And then depression turned to rage. When Ben finally went back to school, he confronted the group. But even after he beat the ones who hurt him, he didn't feel better. He didn't know what to do... to make the anger go away. So he kept picking fights. Even picked up street fighting. He stopped going to school and he'd always come home late. His parents didn't know what to do. Ben refused to go to therapy and would sneak out of the house. At some point, a kid he fought turned out to have an older brother who had connections with a gang. The gang found where he lived and, well- they ended up having to move."

"Ben was ashamed of what happened and realized his temper was far out of his control. That was when his parents suggested he come stay with us for a while. Since we were always traveling, doing new things, and exploring new places, they thought it would help him find a new meaning in life. Something he loved just as much as singing. Afterward, He agreed and also started going to therapy. And so that's how he ended up living with me. His therapist also suggested taking up hobbies like gardening and drawing in that notebook he always carries with him. He's calmed down quite a bit, but there are times when something can trigger his anger. Like when he saw Logan and that other guy in the hallway."

Is that why he follows Aiden everywhere...? Because he doesn't know what to do with himself?Everyone was quiet... 

Aiden didn't seem to even loosen his grip on my hand.

Before I could even react, I yanked my hand away from Aiden and turned my gaze away, unable to hold his stare any longer. Even though I was avoiding looking at him directly, I could still feel his intense gaze on me from the corner of my eye. He was watching me closely, and it made everything even more uncomfortable.

I started to talk. "Alright, let's move on then-" I was interrupted by Taylor.

"Thanks Ben. For letting Aiden share that with us, I mean. You don't even know us that well, but felt like we should know as a team. I'm sure it wasn't easy... so I just wanted to let you know that it was appreciated."
Ben nodded and a faint flush could be seen on his face. Aiden was smiling like an idiot, as usual. 

Logan stuttered again. "Um... it's a little off topic- but I think I have a theory of what happened in Savannah. Well- er not exactly 'what happened' but how we went from Savannah, Georgia, all the way back here to Alto, Georgia on the second night."

"Right..." That's something we've been stuck on for a while. 

"Okay, so what's the theory?" Tyler asked him
"Well... because of how our injuries work in relation to each dimension, I think the bodies we use here and use in the phantom world are separate but also... connected."
"So, if they are connected in some way... what if there's a.... distance limit?"





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A/N: Hey pooks, I might not be posting as much this week because I'm feeling a bit off right now. But once I start feeling better, I'll do my best to get back to posting regularly.

Thank you all so much for reading my book. I really appreciate each one of you! I initially started this as a joke, but now I'm fully committed to making it one of the best X Reader series you've ever seen. <3
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