Sick Minds

Chapter Three

*Alan's POV*

The rest of the day went by without anything interesting happening. Well, maybe interesting things happened but I didn't notice them. You see, all day I've been dreading the fact that I'm getting my roommate tomorrow. It wouldn't be that bad if they told me anything about him, but the only thing they've told me is his name, Austin. 

Like what the hell? He could be some sort of murderer and I'd be stuck living with him for who knows how long. I think they said he'd get here at eight in the morning. Oh! I didn't even say the worst part yet! The worse part is that it is three in the morning and I am expected to be awake and give this Austin guy a tour! I have no clue who he is and as far as they're concerned I've only been here for- what two days?-and they want me to show him around. Whatever.

We did not have group today, so yay me. I'm still a bit freaked out by that Josh guy's outburst. I mean if it can happen to him, it sure as hell can happen to my new roommate too. I've had to deal with a load of people lashing out at me but it never gets easier. Everyone in books and movies say that it gets easier the more it happens but that's a lie. I know I need to sleep, but my mind is impossible to shut off.

I continue to stare at the ceiling. What if he's actually an okay person? Maybe I'm thinking too negative, but I can't help it. I have two friends, if you can call them that, already, so what are the chances of me getting an okay roommate? With my luck with people he'll be huge and have hurtful fists. Okay, everyone's fists can be hurtful, but you have to use them in a hurtful way for them to hurt. I'm not sure if I'm even making sense anymore. 

I closed my eyes and hoped for a nightmare-less sleep.

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7:30

That's what my clock read as I pried myself out of bed. I have enough time to get a shower and try to do something with my hair.

I walked into the bathroom and stripped, walking into the shower without glancing at myself. I turned the water on hot.

Once I got out, I got dressed. I put on my black skinny jeans, a shirt and a sweatshirt. I looked at the clock to see that it's almost eight and I still haven't tried to fix my hair. I can't really do anything with it though because we aren't allowed to have mirrors in our rooms. I sighed and sit on my bed. I tugged on my sleeves making them fully cover my hands. I closed my eyes and silently try to keep my calm. Moments later my door is opened. I slowly look up and see Frank standing there with an unknown person. I'm assuming that is Austin.

He's definitely taller than me. He has brown hair that's spiked up and brown tired eyes. I tentatively raise my hand and give them a small wave. "Alan, this is your new roommate. Austin, this is where you will be staying while you're with us."  Austin kept his head to the ground. Frank then looked at me and said, "Alan you are going to show him around the first few days okay?" I nodded my head, obviously not having a say in the matter. Frank looked at Austin and said "Alan here is taking you to breakfast shortly." He, then, walked away, shutting the door and left us alone in an awkward silence.

After a few moments passed before I quickly scribble down 'Do you want to go to the cafeteria now?' I slowly walked over to him and gently tapped his shoulder, quickly jumping back when he spun around very fast to face me. Hands shaking, I held up the question. He read over it and gives a short nod. I sped over to the door and stepped out of the room that was thick with tension, looking back only to make sure he was following me. 

When we stopped outside of the cafeteria, I wrote on my paper 'I guess you could sit at my table?' I held it for him and he just shrugged. As we walked I thought. I wonder if he can talk. He probably can. I hope if he does sit with us it's farther away because I don't want to have to try to get him to interact with other people. We grabbed our food, showed someone working and shuffled to my table. I sat across from Jack and Alex and Austin sat toward the end of the table.

"Is that your new roommate?" Jack's voice broke the silence.

I nodded.

"Does he seem okay? Like is he an asshole or something?" Alex's slightly shaky voice questioned.

'He didn't really say anything yet. Actually he didn't say anything. I have to help him around the place for this week I think' My barely readable hand writing said. I slide the notepad to the pair to read.

"That's stupid of them to do. You only just got here and you have to show people around? That's kinda messed up if you ask me." Jack was once again the first to speak. Alex and I just nodded our heads in agreement. "Oh I almost forgot! Alan, we're going to get Frank to watch us so we can go outside and we wanted to know if you wanted to come with us?" 

My eyes widened and I nodded enthusiastically. It might seem stupid but I love the outdoors. When I was younger I was always outside but that changed after a bit. Now that I am only able to go outside at some times, I jump with joy. They both laughed a bit at my reaction and I blushed, feeling kinda silly.

'Should I see if he wants to come since I'm helping or whatever?' I scratch onto the paper, once again showing it to the two boys. Alex shrugged while Jack nodded happily. It seems like Jack is pretty okay with new people, I noticed.

I flipped the notepad to a blank pace and write out 'We're going outside. Do you want to come with maybe?' I walked over to him and slid it infront of him. He slowly read it and said the first words I've heard him speak.

"Yeah, sure."

*****AN*****

Oh wow I am soo so so so sorry guys >.< it took ages and it sucks but I'm trying to update a bunch more and with school it'll be hard but I really like this story so I'll try. If you're reading this thank you so very much I read and appriciate every one of your comments<3 I love you guys so much<3