Lights.
Screaming.
So many people.
I feel weak at the knees. My breath catches in my throat. I can't do this. I run off stage, dropping my guitar as I go. Breathe, just breathe.
I feel a hand on my shoulder, a familiar voice in my ear. "Alex. Alex, look at me." I turn my head and look into those brown eyes I know so well.
"It's okay, Alex," he says. "You're okay. Deep breaths, remember."
My eyes fill with tears and I shake my head.
"Come on, Alex, stand up. You can do this. You're okay. You’ve done this before."
He's right. I can do this. Be brave, Alex. Tom would want you to.
With Jack's help, I shakily get to my feet.
I take a deep breath. "Okay, let's do this.”
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Oh, Calamity (Jalex)
FanfictionAlex has struggled with anxiety attacks for years ever since his brother passed away, but what happens when they start returning just as he begins falling for his best friend? Story title taken from All Time Low's song of the same name.
