~Eliza~I quickly rush through the room and cover all the windows. As i run back to Alexander, i notice something...off.
Alexander didn't wake up from the storm. In fact, he wasnt waking up at all.
I was slightly worried until he started fidgeting in his sleep. Maybe this is good? Maybe the squip is doing something because alex would normally be having a panic attack.
He's not awake but he's still moving around slightly, almost peaceful. I sit next to him and rub circles on his back to help calm him.
~Alex~
Thats weird...everything's different...
I dont remember falling asleep. Thats also weird.
Suddenly everything around me changes. It looks so familiar. Wait, I recognize this place. Its my old home back in the Caribbean. Man its been so long since I've seen this place.
I never thought id be here again. I dont want to be here again. Too many memories, not enough good ones.
I leave my childhood home and walk around town. It's weird, it looks just as it did before the hurricane.
"Hello there Hamilton"
"What? Who's there? Who are you?!" I yell.
Suddenly a guy appears in front of me. I dont realize it at first, but they look a bit like someone ive seen on tv... Keanu Reeves thats who!
"You know, this is just my default setting"
"Default setting? What are you, a computer? And howd you know what I was thinking?!"
"Hmhm, I would think someone like you wouldnt need me. But then I looked at your memories and geez! Why wasnt I here before?"
I'm hardly paying attention to what he's saying. Something about a squip. For all i know, he could just be a voice in my head.
Thats not why im distracted though.
I glance past him towards the sky and see the clouds starting to darken. I leave my childhood home and walk around town. It's weird, it looks just as it did before the hurricane.
The hurricane
Damn it! I knew something was off!
Theres a storm. I can feel it.
"Hey Hamlet, arent you listening?"
He looked towards the ocean and realized what was going on.
"Hey hey hey! Dont have a panic attack in your own dream! Hamilton!"
Too late
I heard thunder. I look around. I'm hit with a brick of memories from the hurricane.
Then im hit by an actual brick
Before I have time to react, the panic sets in. I'm basically relieving the painful memory.
"Hamilton, calm down!"
But...
I hear a voice
"Its ok Alexander. The storm is over"
Eliza...
Oh man is it good to hear her voice. I just need to wake up.
Come on Alex wake up!
A wave of water hits me just as I wake up gasping for air. I'm blinded by the light in the dorm and instantly want to burrow back in my blanket.
"Hmhm well someone isn't a morning person" someone says.
I look over to see its Eliza. "Very funny. Sleep is for the weak and lights are its most effective weapon" I scoff.
"Whats that supposed to mean"
"Sleep is evil. And are too when you wake up"
"Wow, you'll get used too it if learn to actually sleep"
"Never!" I yell as i fall back on the couch and stretch. "Holy crap, what time is it" I yawn.
"Around 8:30 i believe" she says.
I fall off the couch and nearly bang my knee on the table. "8:30?! My class starts in 30 minutes!"
"Relax Alex, it's Saturday"
I sigh in relief. "Give me a warning next time before you give me a heart attack"
"Hey alex!" Someone else says.
Its Peggy walking in from her room I assume. Geez I must've been out cold to not hear her and angelica come back.
"Hey pegs, whats up?" I say.
"The sky. Anyways, there's a party being thrown tonight. Wanna come?"
"Ew, social interaction. I'll pass" I semi-joke.
"Come on lex, you can't you cant stay in the dorm forever" she says.
"Watch me. All i need is coffee, a pencil and my journal"
"Just come to the party, you might find someone you like~"
"PEGGY!" I feel my cheeks starting to burn. "Whos throwing the party?"
"Someone" she states.
"If that isnt the vaguest answer... I swear if this is an attempt to get me to be friends with someone I hate, I will disown you" I deadpan.
"It's not! Lighten up, it's just a party. You know, get drunk, talk to people, do dumb stuff"
"I guess I'll come. It'll be my first party"
~Hhhh, show me how to say no to this...~
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Survival Of The Fittest [Jamilams]
Historical Fiction*Warning* self harm cursing **the cover art is not mine** Hamilton has been excepted into kings college where he meets conflict and fate... After a hard life on the Caribbean hes ready to start a new life...while hopefully not ending it. Filled wit...