Across the Universe: Book 2~Prinxiety

1. SwapSides (Virgil)

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I opened my eyes to find myself in a very bright room. The first thing I noticed was the bed. It was soft and big. Like king sized big... Who needs a bed like that? The second thing I noticed was the color scheme. Red, white, and gold. Princey's theme. My eyes lit up and I jumped off the bed. I was in Roman's room. I was back at the mindpalace. 

All these thoughts started flooding my mind. Thoughts like thing Roman and I could finally do together when I find him. Thoughts like maybe getting Thomas to let us have the house to ourselves and maybe have a nice dinner. A dinner with candlelight and music and... Wait, I'm not the romantic type. 

"Virgil? Are you up kiddo?" Patton! I ran to the door, opening it up to find Logan standing there about ready to knock. "You are up! Good, I made pancakes. Would you mind waking Roman up for me, please?"

"Logan?" I looked at the man with utter confusion. He was still wearing his typical shirt and tie but the colors were different. His shirt was a light blue and his tie was a soft grey. He looked at me and got this look of worry. I shrugged it off and tried to play it cool. "Why do I have to wake him up?"

"Because silly, no one should sleep the day away. Especially not Anxiety. He needs to eat, so please Virge?" Did he just call Roman, anxiety? Wait what is going on here? I nodded and watched as Logan left smiling. I quickly grabbed the hoodie off the desk, putting on before closing my bedroom door. I ran over and started knocking on Patton's room. I really needed some answers right now.

"Yes? Oh, Virgil. Do you need something?"  My eyes went wide as I stood there staring at the man I considered my father. His black shirt and dark blue cardigan contrasted with the memory of how he looked before. He raised an eyebrow in confusion at my silence and scoffed. "Look I don't know what's got into you this morning but I am very busy." I watched as he slowly began to close the door. Without even thinking I pushed it back open and walked in, much to Patton's annoyance. I just sat on his bed and stared at my hands. I've dealt with a logical Patton before but not a total role reversal. It was a lot to wrap my head around. "Virgil, I really can not deal with any..."

"Patton, your... your um... I don't know how to say it." He stopped in his tracks and just stared at me. "Please just answer me honestly ok? No questions asked."

"What is this about?" I took a deep breath and ran a hand through my hair. "Virgil?"

"You are Patton, but your also Logic?" He nodded, not even bothering to say anything. "Logan is Morality?" Again another nod. This time, however, he started to look a little confused. I can understand why I mean the me from this world should know all this already. It shouldn't be surprising at all. Wait, the me from this world. "What am I?"

"Virgil are you ok? Do you need me to get Logan?"

"NO, I NEED YOU TO ANSWER MY DAMN QUESTION WITHOUT ANY JUDGEMENT!" My eyes went wide and I cover my mouth in shock. I guess I still had some wolf anger left in me. Maybe... Or maybe not. The look on Patton's face said the later. This must not be the first time I snapped at him. "I'm sorry." Although by the way, it changed to shock over my apology I can safely say I never said sorry afterward. "I-I... I just... Logan said that Roman was Anxiety. That means there is only two left that I could be.  already guessed which one I was but I just want to hear you confirm it."

"Your Creativity." He walked over and sat on the bed beside me. I could see the worry etched in his face. I just sighed pulling him into a hug, hiding my tears in his shirt. I know he isn't Dad, but... I still need him. I felt as he tensed up at the sudden contact before awkwardly hugging back. "Virgil, if something going on..."

"I'm good. I just... I just needed some answers." I got up stretching my arms out spotting myself in the mirror on his door. I was me, yes. But different. Definitely different. I felt a hand touch my shoulder and I looked back to see Patton looking at me through the mirror. Normally I would have jumped at the sudden touch, but I'm not anxiety anymore. Roman is... "Oh God. Roman is."

"What?" I ran out the door before Patton could stop me. I made it to Romans room and I stopped short, the sound of someone crying bring back memories I didn't like. I opened the door to see Roman curled up in the corner of the room completely shrouded in shadows. 

"Roman?" I saw as he slowly looked up at me. His face completely soaked, as more tears fell from his eyes. I never wanted anyone to have to deal with what I did. I walked over and saw him cringe. It must be hell for him. "Hey, it's me. Virgil."

"I can see that." His voice was cracked and raspy. He's been like this for a while. He must have woke up early. Something Logan obviously didn't account for, otherwise, he probably would be here helping him. "Please go away."

"I can do that. But I'd rather not, knowing what you're going through." His eyes narrowed as he looked me over. He sighed and curled up into himself.

"And what would you know. Your creativ..." He jumped up with his eyes wide as can be. "Virgil?"

"Yes... Last I checked." He shook his head and gripped at his shirt, trying very hard to slow his breathing.

"No... I mean... please tell me it's you. I don't know what's going on with me. I can't breathe. I can't stop crying. It's like everything is screaming at me..."

"You're having an anxiety attack." I pulled Roman into my arms and felt him shake. It was horrible. I hated it so much. He grabbed the back of my hoodie and cried into my shoulder. "It's ok, Roman. Just breathe. I'm not going anywhere ok?"

"You promised." My eyes went wide and I looked down at the man I was holding. "You promised you would find me. You promised... You promised you wouldn't wait."

"I did." He held me closer and my heart broke. "I'm sorry..." He looked up at me and smiled wiping the tears from his eyes.

"For what?" 

"For taking so long."