Lies Over The Truth (ImmortalHD/Slyfoxhound fanfic) (Collab with xBooty_Poppuhx)

Chapter Four

I was in tears when I left the Hospital.

One year.

I trudged all the way home, just wanting time to slow down. I don’t deserve this, I should be able to live a life after the hell I’ve experienced.

Without knowing, I reached the front of the apartment I’m staying in. I stood there for a couple minutes trying to clear out my head. Am I suppose to tell them what’s wrong with me, or do I keep it a secret?

Suddenly, I was tackled by a hug. “MELINA! WHERE THE FUCK WERE YOU??!!” The person yelled.

I got a clear view of the person and saw it was Eddie and behind him Aleks, who seemed kinda annoyed.

Eddie pulled you into another tight hug, refusing to let go.

“If you didn’t get the message, this child was worried about you and wanted to find you.” Aleks said with irritation.

“What the fuck Aleks? I’m not a child! I’m fucking 26!” Eddie said yelled.

“Okay, let me rephrase that. A child at heart.” Aleks snickered.

“That’s much better.” Eddie giggled. “Hey, what’s wrong?”

I guessed he noticed my puffy eyes, so I shrugged it off. “Nothing… I’m fine.” I hurriedly walked to the bathroom, closing the door quickly. I looked in the mirror, my eyes were red and puffy and my lips were quivering. I looked pathetic.

I heard a small knock at the door. A gentle voice called out, “Melina? Are you okay?” It was Eddie. I mean, would I expect Aleks to be all kind and gentle after the fucking blow-out we had. It wasn’t likely.

“I-I’m fine!” I called, curling up on the floor. Tears brimmed at the edges of my eyes again, threatening to spill.

The door creaked open, Eddie and Aleks in the doorway. I guess it’s really my fault that I didn’t lock the door. Strong arms embraced me, “Melina, calm down and tell me what’s wrong. Please?” Eddie asked.

I looked up, Eddie was hugging me tightly and Aleks was staring at us, his eyes scanning mine and Eddie’s faces.

“So.. I visited the doctor today. I have a rare condition. I’m dying, Eddie.” My eyes watered and soon were overflowing. Tears streamed down my face, staining my clothing. I buried my head into his chest.

“How long do you have left?” Aleks asked. He had been watching silently for the whole time. The question just brought more tears to my eyes. I couldn’t bring myself to say it. I felt myself being lifted from the spot on the floor from which I was crying. I was cradled into Eddie’s strong arms.

“You don’t need to tell us...” Eddie said reassuringly, but they needed to know. They were the ones who took me into their home and let me stay . They  didn't need to in all honesty but they were kind enough to let me stay.

“One year...” I whispered.

The two of them looked at me like I had  three heads and looked at each other.

“One year...” They said in sync.

It seemed as though time stood still as they looked at me, sadness apparent on their faces. Didn’t Aleks want me gone though? I guess it was hard to tell.

When I tried to speak, nothing came out. It was as if the silence was suffocating.

I was finally placed down onto the bed I had shared with Eddie. And the mattress shifted down in both lower corners of the bed. I was sitting, curled with my legs to my face.

“Then I guess we should make this the best year of your life,” Eddie placed a hand on my knee, moving it from my face. He smiled, a kind, gentle smile. I looked at Aleks. He eyed my cautiously, but you could see behind his facade, he did care, too.

No, what am I saying, he didn’t care. He could care less, why would he ever care about me. He didn’t seem to care much when he threw that tylenol. Whatever.

“I guess so, but why waste your time?” I asked them, sure they took me in, but they didn’t have to take me places or anything. I didn’t need it. I didn’t deserve it.

“Because, you’re a human being too. You should have fun in your final days.” Aleks looked me in the eyes as he said this. I hadn’t expected to hear that, especially not from him. In fact, he was the last person I’d expect to hear that from.

Their thoughtful words made me cry. I didn’t think I would ever hear these types of words come out of someone’s mouth and direct it to me. I went over to Aleks and hugged him tightly, mentally thanking him while crying a waterfall.

I felt him jolt in my arms, but slowly wrap his arms around me and pat me awkwardly and gently. I felt a gaze behind me, probably from Eddie and then someone hugging me from behind.

“Then it’s settled. We will do everything in our power to make this the best year of your life.” Eddie said. I looked up at the both of them and saw they were smiling gently at me. “So who’s up for a movie montage?” Eddie asked, grinning widely.

I smiled widely and nodded. Aleks shrugged and went with us to the living room. From there, we got snacks, blankets, pillows and movies.

We ended up staying up well past midnight. Slowly, we fell asleep, unconscious of who or what we slept on, just simply passing out.

When I awoke, I felt an arm wrapped around me, so I assumed it was Eddie. I peeked my eye open, but Eddie was asleep on the lounge chair. Then whose arm was thi- Aleks. I tried to lift his arm off of me, but surprisingly, he had an iron grip on me. Sighing, I just relaxed, unable to fall back asleep.

My eyes wandered around the room, observing every small detail. The T.V being left on overnight, the popcorn strewn across the floor, various blankets and pillows. Each item held a memory of the night before.

A sudden shift from next to me alerted me that Aleks was waking up. I quickly closed my eyes and slowed my breathing, pretending to be asleep.

A quiet, yet raspy “What the fuck?” sounded from beside me. The couch shifted, meaning Aleks stood. I felt a small bit of pressure put on my forehead before the touch left. My face burned as I realized what the small pressure was.

Aleks had kissed me.

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