Secrets- One Republic
"Cass."
He kept his eyes lowered. Take control, Teddy.
"Look at me."
He sat up, turning away. He was shaking. I gently got up from the bed, moving in front of him. He looked so fragile. Tears were streaming down his cheeks.
"Talk to me, baby. I love you."
"No matter what?" I barely registered his voice it was so quiet.
"No matter what."
He took a few deep breaths, inhaling and exhaling on a pattern. "Ever since mom...I've been in a...really bad place. I mean, depression, anxiety, panic attacks.... I was in a really bad relationship and I was so close to.... But you, you're so sweet and loving and you don't hurt me.... It's hard, sometimes, convincing myself that you're not just another figment of my imagination in an attempt to be happy. And I know how it sounds. I know I sound insane, but I honestly.... I don't know anymore."
He collapsed against the headboard, silently crying into his arm. I rested a hand on his back, running it between his shoulder blades to calm him down. I didn't say anything. I didn't know what to say. I knew that he had some mental issues after his mom died, but I wasn't sure of the extent of them. I hadn't asked, because I didn't want to upset him. I hadn't asked any of the others either, because it wasn't necessarily their place to tell me.
"I'm sorry, Teddy."
"For what?"
"Not telling you. You deserved to know. If you have any questions...I'll answer them."
"It's okay. It can't be easy to talk about."
"It's not, but...you're my boyfriend. I should've told you."
I kissed his forehead, inviting him to lay back down so we could get some sleep. I didn't ask any questions. I wanted to, but he was already so upset and chances are, asking about his abusive ex wouldn't help anything.
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Teen Fiction[COMPLETED] Teddy Martin was sheltered, raised by a strict preacher and his beautiful wife. But once he starts public school at the age of 16, he struggles with believing that what he's always been taught is right. And maybe, just maybe, a boy with...
