Attraction | Theo Raeken

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It's been five days and we haven't seen any new chimeras nor the Dread Doctors. 

We can't do anything at the moment but go to school and pretend like nothing has happened, waiting for either to find a new chimera or being informed about another one's death. 

Everything is changing. 

I am changing.

Since the night I was captivated in the laboratory, my claustrophobia is back - and worse than before. 

Walking down the school halls is mostly impossible for me without feeling like I'm going out of my mind.

I'm utterly terrified. 

And it makes me even more terrified that I feel this way.

But it looks like I'm not the only one. 

I don't know what to do or what to expect, but something is coming. That's for sure. 

I don't think anyone does.

Maybe that's why no one is talking to each other. We keep to ourselves and sometimes don't even notice our friends next to us. 

It makes it easier to keep secrets, not telling the whole truth or just hide your condition you don't want anyone to know about.

Lydia and Stiles are searching for the Nemeton, day by day. They asked me to help but I declined. It's just too much for me right now. 

Everything falls apart. 

The pack falls apart.

I haven't seen Stiles in days and I'm avoiding Theo since the incident in the laboratory. 

I haven't figured out yet what to do. I'm just so confused and I'm tired of it. 

I still like him and I think this isn't going to change. And although I don't want to lie at my friends, I also don't want to betray Theo ... if that makes any sense. Everything is getting more serious and I have the feeling like I'm also responsible for it since I'm the only one with a hint how to stop the Dread Doctors or what they even want in Beacon Hills. If Theo is working with them, I'm pretty sure he could answer these questions. 

These are the thoughts which are replaying in my head again and again. It's imbedded into my mind. While walking down the school halls, sitting in class - it's always permanent. 

I stroll down the halls, deep in thoughts. 

Remember when I said it's either find a chimera or find out about their death?

Well, today it's once again the second option. 

During period, I could hear the sirens of an EA but decided to block it out. The way things are, I got to step back - for my own well-being. But that doesn't mean I'm not affected by it. I have caught that it's Corey, who has been transported to the hospital. Although I think I have never met him, I know he's Mason's friend, which means we get even more involved. Before, we were never close to the chimeras we found, probably didn't even notice them walking past us in school, but now? It's getting to the inner circle. Mason's friend and Liam's girlfriend are in danger, which makes some of us more affected than others but truth be told, none of us can keep an objective track of the situation.

"Alessia?" 

Just now I realize Stiles is standing in front of me, both of his hands on my shoulders and staring right into my eyes. 

"Huh?" I question surprised.

"Didn't you hear what I just told you?" 

"Sorry." I say while shaking my head slightly.