My Greatest Fear

Alexander

Scott POV

I thanked Kirstie for walking me back to my room for the 5th time, and walked into the room.

The metallic smell of blood hit my nose, and I instantly thought of the small boy Mitch.

I walked into the bathroom and saw Mitch standing in front of the mirror, tears falling down his face.

I saw blood drops on the counter, and a small blade on the floor.

I looked at his arms and saw about 5 cuts on his arm.

I walked over and put my arm on his back.

"Are you ok?" I asked.

He nodded and wiped his tears with his arm that wasn't bleeding.

I reached for a washcloth to wipe to up the blood.

When I was done, me and Mitch walked back out to the room to find a nurse waiting for us.

"Scott, Mitch, it's time for the first group meeting!" she said.

We both nodded and followed her to where the meeting was.

When we got there we saw Avi, Kevin, Kirstie, and 2 other people that we didn't know.

Me and Mitch sat down in the remaining 2 seats, and the group leader started talking.

"So, today we are just going to start with introductions. Who want's to start?" she asked.

Nobody said anything.

"Ok I guess I'll start" she said.

"My name is Jennie, and I'm your meeting leader. Or counselor. Or friend. Whatever you would like. I like animals, music, and chocolate. How about we go in a circle, clockwise" she said.

That meant Kevin was next.

"Hi. I'm Kevin Olusola. I'm 20 years old. My parents died when I was 19. I played the cello, I had a girlfriend, whom I loved very much. I have insomnia,anxiety, and I am also diagnosed with Somniphobia, which is a fear of sleep" he said, looking at the ground.

Next was Avi.

"My name is Avriel-you can call me Avi- Kaplan. I'm 19 years old. Um, I like dragons. And castles. And barbecue. Also low notes. I'm diagnosed with Ombrophobia, a fear of rain. Yea."

My eyes widened at his low voice, and I looked over at Mitch, who looked just as shocked.

Next was a kid I didn't know.

"Hi, my name is Alexander Kirk. You can call me Alex. I'm 19 too. I like staying at home, away from people. But I guess small groups of people are fine. I'm diagnosed with anxiety and Allodoxaphobia, thats a fear of opinions" he said.

He was fairly good looking, but I didn't have time to think over that. I was coming up soon.

The kid next to Alex was next.

"Hi, my name is Jake Updegraff (A/N IS THAT RIGHT IDK) and I'm 20 too. I like sunglasses and Alexander Kirk. I'm diagnosed with bulimia, anorexia, and Cibophobia, a fear of food."

It was my turn now.

"Um, I'm Scott Hoying. I'm 6'3 if you were wondering. I like music, Beyonce, and I'm allergic to cat fur. I can't ever be alone. Like ever. I'm diagnosed with Monophobia. Its a fear of being alone. And anxiety. So yea" I said awkwardly.

It was Mitch's turn next, and I was excited to know about the brunette boy.

"I'm Mitch Grassi" he said simply.

Everyone was looking at him now, and Jennie finally spoke up.

"Mitch, you have to tell us about yourself."

He looked terrified.

"No. Im not doing that. I have Gamophobia. I can't get attached to you people."

"Mitch, you have to."

"No. Im not going to." 

Then he ran out of the room.