Can't Handle Silence

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Kaitlyn and Ein were cooking in the kitchen. "Y'know, I'm really worried that you're not talking to me, Kaitlyn." Ein says nervously. Kaitlyn turned the bacon over and she glanced at him, rubbing her stomach. "The The silence is peaceful. Say something. Say anything! I don't want the silence! I can't handle the silence! Since second grade, all that I've ever been to you is a good and supportive friend! Is this really how you want to treat me?!" Ein demanded, fear and anger in his voice. Kaitlyn narrowed her eyes at him silently. Demetrius walked into the kitchen, "dude! Stop yelling." "I can't help it! She won't talk to me! She refuses to talk to me!" Ein protested. Demetrius turned to Kaitlyn, "Well, Katie, talk to him." "No." Kaitlyn said firmly. "See?" "You can't fight! You have to stop fighting!" Demetrius said. The timer started going off. "And now the pancakes are burning!" He said. Kaitlyn raised an eyebrow before she and Ein turned to hear Demetrius panting heavily yet a bit rapidly. "N-no... I-I... h-happening again." He panted. "Demetrius?" "What's happening?" Kaitlyn asked her brother in worry. "I'm having another panic attack." Demetrius breathed. After a few minutes, Demetrius, Kaitlyn and Ein were sitting at the table while Mom and Dad were taking care of the food. "How many panic attacks have you had?" Ein asked cautiously. "This is my second one," Demetrius sighed and he rested his head on his arms. Kaitlyn flattened her cat ears and placed her hand on Demetrius's shoulder. "We're here, Deme." "Wakanda Forever?" Demetrius said, glancing up at his sister who smiled. "Wakanda Forever." She sighed and the two high fived.

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