The Legends of the Moon Gods

Chapter 8

Wesley's POV:

I just stood there. Dumbstruck and a blushing mess. I didn't expect Paige to kiss my check. I felt unusual. When she did that, my heart fluttered. Am I developing feelings for her? I couldn't question it long enough before my body started moving again to go back to bed. Before going into my room, I peek my head into the room Paige is in, seeing her fast asleep and I smile. At least the tea work. I close the door and walk back to my room and get my phone out. I check the time and find its 3:21 am. I sigh and fall back onto my bed and my eyes widen as I see its Sunday.

"Shit!" I curse out loud and I hear something shuffle.

"W-Wesley?.." I hear Fleur's voice and I curse inside my head.

"Oh hey buddy... What's up?" I get up and walk over to were I heard him and see him in the dark corner.

"W-What are those lines on Paige's arms?..." Fleur seemed generally scared and confused and I gulped. He was too innocent to know what self harm scars are.

"Uhm. Well bud. You see, something happened to her and so, the devil put those on her. Once she has those, she starts to become a devil herself. However, an angel came to save her so now she is an angel." I give an excuse and when he relaxes I give an internal sigh of relief. I will have to tell the truth to him some day but not when he is this innocent.

"Thanks brother. For explaining." He smiles and gets up, walking to his bed. Him and I share a room since he hates having a room to himself. He is like a five year old child and I love that about my brother. I walk over and I tuck him in while he giggles softly.

"Goodnight lil' bud." I ruffle his hair and he giggles more. I smile and he smiles back, wiggling to get comfortable and then he falls asleep. I move a strand of hair from his face but I hear receding footsteps and look up. I see my door cracked a bit and a door closing. I shrug it off and yawn, walking over to my bed, collapsing onto it in exhaustion and fall asleep.

[Time skip to the morning]

"WESLEY! GET UP! SCHOOL STARTS SOON!" My mothers voice calls up from the stair well and I groan, rubbing my face and getting up, shuffling to my closet and getting decent clothes and walking downstairs. I walk by Paige's room seeing it dark and kind of barren. I hear laughter from the kitchen and flump downstairs and see Dorian and Jordan basically in Paige's bubble. I could tell she was uncomfortable since her shoulders were caved in and she looked stiff.

"GUYS!" I bark at them. They look up, seeing my stern look and they back away from her and I nod. I noticed she was wearing long sleeves, a skirt, and leggings.

"Nice outfit." I smile at her and she nods. I notice Fleur staring at her covered arms and I panic on the inside. I go into the kitchen and I hear someone follow. I look over my shoulder to see Paige and Fleur following her. I chuckle.

"I'm leaving for work boys! Have a great day!" Mom slams the front door while I grab an apple. I make sure Fleur has his stuff ready as I pack my stuff and Paige, not bringing anything?... I cock an eyebrow but shake it off.

"Dorian! Jordan! I am leaving for school with the two! DO NOT WRECK THE HOUSE LIKE YOU DID THE LAST TIME!" I grab my bag and Fleur does too while Paige leaves empty handed.

"Okay! Paige! Have a good day!" Jordan winks at her and she stiffens and leaves quickly and I growl at Jordan and he backs off. I follow Fleur out and slam the door and make my way to the car as they gather inside and head off to the school. I can't help but get a sinking feeling in my stomach.

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*WARNING! IN THE NEXT CHAPTER, THESE TRIGGERS WILL BE PRESENT: SUICIDE ATTEMPT, DEPRESSION, BULLYING, MORE SELF HARM, AND GRIEF! IF YOU ARE EASILY TRIGGERED BY ANY OF THESE, READ CATIOUSLY! Your views, comments, and votes are greatly appreciated!

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-Skylar D.