My Other Half| BoyxBoy

Chapter 22 - New Year, New Worries

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Joshua Hyslop - World Spins Madly On (The Weepies cover)

Chapter 22

~New Year, New worries~

I hate Archer...

Okay, maybe I don't "hate" him, but he sure is pissing me off. All day he's been distant... I think I did something to upset him, but every time I replay the last couple of days in my head I can't think of anything that I could've done.

Out of all the days, today I need him the most. My head hurts and my body won't stop buzzing... Every time I touch someone or something I have flashbacks and it's really taking a toll on me.

This morning, I was lying in bed lost in thought, when Archer came into the room to check on me. The moment he said my name and I made eye contact with him, I had a painfully vivid image of him kissing a girl. He was probably my age. They were on his bed doing homework when she looked at him, before leaning over and kissing him. My chest ached to see that, and I felt painfully sick to my stomach.

I will admit that I got upset and distanced myself from him, but now I feel bad... It wasn't his fault. These visions have gotten worse and I should tell him; I need to tell him.

The whole pack is downstairs having a party for new year's, and I've completely avoided going down there. I heard it start awhile ago, but I just couldn't bring myself to get out of bed and get dressed. I'm laying down in Archer's bed, wearing his hoodie with the hood on and the drawstrings pulled taut so my whole face is covered, save for my eyes.

I sigh loudly as I get out of Archer's bed and get up to go to the bathroom. I meet my eyes in the mirror and my shoulders slump.

I really just want to stay in my boxers and Archer's oversized hoodie all night while laying in bed.

I pull the hoodie off then slip out of my socks and boxers before hopping in the shower.

My shower is very quick... I get out and dry my hair off then wrap the fluffy white towel around my waist, before leaving Archer's room to go to mine. I pick out a pair of black skinny jeans and a black jumper before getting dressed and gelling back my hair.

I leave the room and make my way down the hall to the double staircase. The chandelier hanging from the tall ceiling makes my head ache, along with the people dancing to the loud music in the foyer and living room.

I look at the balcony and seriously contemplate throwing myself off of it. Today is not my day. But this dreadful feeling should pass... At least I hope it does.

I trudge downstairs and make my way through the crowd, trying to find my mate. Of course, he's across the room talking to Ajay and Lacey.

All I want to do is curl up against him and sleep.

I make my way over to him, preparing myself with what to say when I tell him about the visions. When I reach his side, however, he doesn't even glance at me. I stare at his side, expecting him to pay attention, but he just continues talking.

"Archer?" I ask, quietly. He holds up his finger and turns back to Ajay. I shuffle from foot to foot while looking around, feeling antsy. I tug at the sleeve of Archer's shirt while repeating his name. He turns to me and I immediately regret coming downstairs.

"Axel, you're being rude." I stare up at his face, which is usually kissable, but somehow it just became punchable. I clench my teeth, then turn around and walk away.

I feel bad because I did interrupt, but this is important and it hurts my feelings that he's ignoring me. This isn't like Archer at all. Maybe, I really was rude to him earlier, and he's hurt as well.