Between Dreams | Sander Sides Story

Chapter 3

(Anxiety/ Virgil POV)

I made my way back to the control room. I had used my hour break in Dreamy's room. I noticed while working that Roman's door was open. He must be up. The crowd that lingered in the halls had broken away. I arrived back to the control room and was greeted with cold stares and concerned looks. I felt like I didn't belong there.

Logic stepped forward and cleared his throat, "Roman has brought to our attention that you have been working consistently for three days."

I would have rolled my eyes if it didn't seem like a chore. I had to stand here and listen to them lecturing me. I better get payed for this. Oh wait, we don't get paid. What is the point in me taking this then?

"72 hours without sleep can causes significant deficits in concentration, motivation, perception, and other higher mental processes after many sleepless hours. This is when the mind is ripe for hallucinations. Lack of sleep would also make simple conversations to be a chore. How you are functioning so well right now is beyond my comprehension, which says a lot." Logic stated.

"What Logic is trying to say is that we are worried about your health," Patton held his hands together and leaned forward as if he was speaking to a young child.

"Did Logic say I might hallucinate?" I asked.

"Affirmative" Logic said.

"Oh, so what we saw last night didn't really happen, right?" I asked Roman.

He looked nervous. Logic wanted us to share what happened but neither of us were comfortable with that. Roman's reaction answered my question. We really saw that.

"Wait, are you guys hallucinations?" I asked.

Logic shook his head in disbelief, Roman chuckled and Patton was confused. Morality patted himself before confirming he was real. Wouldn't that be something that a figment of my imagination would say? Okay, now I am confused.

They all came to the conclusion that I needed the rest of the day off. I began to exit when my body suddenly felt weighed down. I lost my balance and collapsed. Both Patton and Roman jumped at to aid a hand. Patton was the one to help me back up. He was about to take me back to my room when Roman offered to help me get back. I assumed he wanted to return the favour.

The coffee I drank earlier wore off. My tiredness was rushing back. My feet felt like I weighed a tone. We were traveling at a snail's pace. I dragged my feet across the flooring. Princey had his arm looped around mine to keep me up. I stopped a few doors down and gave up. I couldn't make the rest by foot. Roman encouraged me to push on but I couldn't. My eyes began to tear up. My body ached. I was made of stone.

(Princey/Roman POV)

Anxiety wouldn't journey on. I had to take matters into my own hands. If he could make the trek I would do it for him. I swopped the man off his feet. His body draped over my hands like fabric. I kicked his bedroom door open and went to place him on his bed. He clung onto my garment. I tried to pull him off but he held on tightly. I didn't want to disturb his slumber. He needed it after all.

I sat down and leaned against his pillows. He nuzzled up to me. I was slightly uncomfortable. He wouldn't be doing this normally. I hate to admit it but I was kind of liked it. I had the biggest crush on him for some time but the feelings weren't mutual. I haven't told him my feelings but I just know he wouldn't like me. I started talking to him more recently hoping he would catch on but he never did. I don't know who he would react. Hehe, Anxiety is making me anxious, who would have thought?

I pull out my phone and text Patton saying I won't be back for a while. I sent a photo to explain what happened. Patton was overexcited about the photo but I wasn't sure why.

I allowed myself to relax. It took some time but once I was zenned out all was right? I knew I would have to explain this to Anxiety when he awoke.

(Anxiety/ Virgil POV)

My pillow was more comfortable than usual, I thought as I awoke. I looked down to see white fabric. Since when were my pillows white? I looked up and saw Roman's face. I jump back. I was resting on Princey. I didn't know what to think.

"W-What are you doing here?" I yelled. "We didn't-"

"No, of course not"

I had never been so relieved to hear those four words. I am not ready for a relationship and definitely not with him. He always mocked me even more than the others. I thought he didn't like me. The man is sending me mixed messages.

I push myself away from him. He backed away. The bed left only a small amount of room between us. If either of us moved back any further we would fall off the bed. I pulled my legs closer to my chest and ran my hand through my hair. A million thoughts were rushing through my head, none of them were positive.

"You better leave" I said.

He tried to argue but he stopped himself. He shut the door behind himself. I don't know what had overcome me but as soon I heard the door shut I began to sob.

(Princey/Roman POV)

During his long slumber he would cry out. I tried to console him. After a while it worked. It took me awhile to figure out how to do it. He began to settle when I talked. As I didn't have much to say, I used this as an excuse to sing lullabies.

I stood outside his door. A faint cry can be heard from behind the door. I wanted to go in and console him but something was stopping me. My body took me back to the control room while my heart remained with him. I only wish he knew that. 

A/N Two chapters in a day. This one is a tad shorter and has less going on but there should be more going on soon.