Masked Feelings

Chapter 19: Nice Ride.

"I'm sorry you got hurt because of me" Thomas said in his cute little voice. He was staring at my now bandaged foot. We were all in the living room and everyone was chilling. I pulled Thomas on my lap and pinched his cheek while smiling.

"Tommy boy, it's not your fault" I whispered and kissed his cheek. "That's why you should always wear your shoes" I said and he nodded. He laid his head on my shoulder and wrapped his hands around my neck.

"I'm sleepy" I heard him mumble. I wrapped my arms around him and patted his back.

"Sleep sweetheart" I whispered and kissed the side of his head. This little boy was everything that I have and I cherish the most in my life. Everyone was quiet, staring at our exchange with a smile on their faces. Damian was the only exception. He was staring at me with a frown on his face.

Soon, Thomas's soft snoring was heard next to my ear. I gave Dean a sheepish smile and motioned to Tommy. He smiled back and walked to me. Slowly, he picked up my little brother and walked to my room.

"Did you give him his medicines?" Jace asked while leaning against the couch. I nodded and leant my head back on the couch as well as I could feel my neck paining. Why did life have to be so difficult? I have to face the hurtful truth. I was going to lose my little brother sooner or later. I could feel my heart paining at the thought. How was I going to live without him and his cheerful smile? As if his illness was not enough, he had to get parents like mine.

"He's becoming weaker" I mumbled and closed my eyes. I felt the couch dipped next to me. I sighed and turned my head to see my sister next to me. I gave her a smile. She rested her head on my shoulder.

"Everything will be alright" Alena whispered and wrapped her arms around me. I could feel myself breaking down. I quickly stood up and walked away as I felt my eyes becoming teary.

"Athena" I heard my sister call. I stopped and took a deep breath. "You've hurt you foot" she called out.

"I just need some time alone. I'm going for a walk. It's not hurting" I told them as I walked towards the door. I didn't wait for their responses as I quickly rushed outside. I walked down the street, thinking of better ways to get my brother treated. I could feel my tears rolling down my cheeks. I wiped them away. I needed to be strong for my brother. I needed to be strong for him. I felt a droplet of water fall on my cheek. I rose my head to the sky and watched as the droplets of water started falling more and more. I closed my eyes and let the rain cool me down. My eyes were soon mixed with the rain as it started pouring heavily. The truth? I never felt so relaxed before. I rose my head and let the droplets fall on my face. I was drenched by now. Goosebumps rose on my skin as wind blew.

And now I'm freezing.

I stayed like this, head facing the sky, letting the rain drenching me, hoping that somehow it would melt me down. I heard a car's engine. I knew that someone came to pick me up. I still refused to look. I didn't want to move. I knew that my tears were rolling down my cheeks. I was happy that it was raining. No one would see my tears. I hated crying. I could hear the door of the car open and then footsteps in my direction. Soon, I didn't feel the rain anymore and this made my eyes opened. All I could see was darkness.

The umbrella was black.

"Get in the car" I stared at Damian who still looked emotionless. I wish I was like him. He seemed so strong. Wind blew again and I instinctively wrapped my arms around myself and I started shivering. "Get in the fucking car, Athena" he said and opened the passenger door. I didn't bother argue. I got in the car, getting the seat all wet. The door closed and soon Damian got in the car as well.

"I'm s-sorry for ruining your car" I stuttered as I was freezing. He turned to look at me and sighed when he saw I was shivering.

"Why are you so fucking careless?" he questioned and leant in the back and pulled a sweater from the backseat. I took it and was about to put it on me when he pulled it from my hand. "Are you that stupid?" he huffed in annoyance and I stared at me with clenched jaw. Why did he have to be such an asshole?