Love in Mist

Hearts

A new face greeted me with a warm, friendly smiles as soon as I stepped through the door. I quickly realised it was Axe's new boyfriend-he looked sane. I stared blankly at him for a few seconds then coughed up some form of introduction, "Uh hi, I'm Nikita but call me Lucid." The new kid beamed at me and happily offered his hand. I took it and lightly shook it. This one is quite friendly and formal. Interesting. "I'm Bobby! It's nice to meet you!" he exclaimed, looking me directly in the eye. That's odd. Both of his irises were formed to look like hearts. I wonder how that happened.

"I'm going to call you Hearts, because of your eyes. Everyone has nicknames here, for example your boyfriend, Joaquin, we call him Axe." Axe smirked and gave a sassy wave. Hearts was just about to speak when Afa appeared suddenly from behind him and asked, "What are you all talking about?" Hearts jumped and quickly turned to face Afa, quite close to screaming. He isn't going to survive in this place-he's going to get eaten alive. Metaphorically, of course. Well, maybe not. I shouldn't underestimate the insanity of my friends and co-workers. Hopefully, Axe will protect him.

Afa spoke again, now speaking directly to Hearts, "Ahh, you must be the new kid. I'm Zack, but everyone calls me Afa. I don't know why." Afa smiled and turned to go upstairs without another word. A few awkward seconds past until a stampede of only 4 people came thundering down the stairs and into the hallway. Killer, G Dog, Night and E. Afa quietly followed behind them a minute later. This will be fun. Afa came and stood near me, his hand lightly brushing against mine. The others who had just arrived stared blankly at Hearts, genuinely confused about why someone they haven't known since they were five was in the vicinity.

"Are you going to introduce yourselves?" I enquired, giving the four a cold, harsh stare. Night returned that glare, but turned to Hearts and said, "I'm Joseph or Night, take your pick. I'm Nikita's brother and the owner of this house. I'm assuming your Bobby, Joaquin's boyfriend. He talks about you a lot." Axe blushed slightly and looked away, embarrassed that Night said that. I don't blame him, psychotic mad men aren't well-known for their loving capabilities.

"Of course, my eyes told me that Joaquin and Bobby aren't the only couple in the room." Nightmare grimaced, and his piercing glare caught my eye. I froze, me and Afa exchanged scared glances-he looked how I felt. If Night did know, Afa would get the worst of it. How does he even know! Was he even talking about us! Is he angry!? "Afa, Lucid? Got anything to say?"