*Discontinued* Masquerade~Haitus (Needs Rewritting)

11. Virgil

I groaned feeling sore all over as I slowly tried to turn myself over. My legs were all caught up in the blankets and I frowned turning onto my stomach and yelling frustratedly into my pillow. I was freaking out, kicking my tangled up feet punching the bed over and over again. I fucked up the video. I had to of... The last thing I remember is... god if Roman wasn't upset before he was now. I'm never going to be able to show my pathetic face around again.

"Anxiety?" I froze instantly as I heard a cup being set down on the nightstand beside me. I glanced over to see a cup of water and I frowned. "I also have some toast for you but we can start slow."

"Thanks?" I slowly finagled myself around still tangled up and groaned. I was so sore. I didn't like it. I managed to pull the blankets off of me and looked up to see a familiar red mask. "Roe?" He was wearing more bang around clothes this time. Just a simple plain red hoodie and jeans... and his mask of course. "What are..." He flinched and looked away fixing his mask as he sat in by the bed. "How..."

"Deceit mentioned you needed to talk to someone..." I narrowed my eyes and he started to fidget anxiously. "I'm sorry about the mask... It's just I feel..."

"Safe." He nodded and I sighed. I pulled my knees up close as he just stared the ground. "It's ok. I completely understand... the mask." I narrowed my eyes and he seemed to get confused. "What I don't understand is why you're here. I have no idea who you are and find it odd that Deceit did."

"Well, actually..." He sighed as he ran a hand through his hair. His nerves were shot. I could tell. "He doesn't. He told Roman..."

"He's pissed... isn't he." I slammed my hand over my mouth so hard both of us winced. His eyes were sad as he walked over. He sat down on the bed and crossed his legs so he was sitting directly across from me and smiled sadly. He took my hand in his removing it from over my mouth and I frowned.

"Roman?" I nodded and He frowned. "About what?"

"I ruined the video." His hand dropped and I looked up to see his concern. I just hugged myself as the tears fell. "I-I ruined the video he worked so hard to write. I-I slapped him. I-I h-had an attack right in front of him and he had to help me. I must have been so pathetic for the prince..." 

"Don't say that." I looked away and Roe sighed taking my hands again. "You are not pathetic. You just need help. Everyone does... I can tell you a few issues Roman has..."

"What issues? Roman... He's practically perfect in every way." Roe burst out in laughter and I frowned. "What?"

"You don't need to make fun of the guy." I narrowed my eyes as he continued to laugh.

"I wasn't." He froze instantly, eyes wide in shock as he looked down at me. I smiled sadly as I looked away again. "Roman's a fucking prince. He's caring and kind. His voice is deeper than the rest of ours so it sounds melodic and sweet. His smile is bright but... He just... He doesn't see me. That's all it is. He doesn't see what he does to me. I'm the only fault he has. And that's no fault of his... it's mine."

"Anx..." I shook my head and stared at the condensation on the glass of water. I watched the water droplets fall like the tears from my eyes.

"I'm sorry. I'm such a... a... What did Roman call me... Doctor Gloom? Marilyn Marose? Oh, I know... Panic at the everywhere." Roe seemed to look defeated as I glance back over at him. "I'm sorry that you got dragged back into my shit but... that thing I want is for you to..."

"I don't know what to do." The pain in his voice was enough to break anyone's heart. "I can't... help..."

"Roe?" He looked up at me and I could see the tears that spilled out from under his mask. My anxiety bubbled up almost instantly. Why was he crying? What did I do? What can I say? I don't... I don't know... "R-Roe..."

"I hate this so fucking much." He held his head in his hands and I gripped my shirt tightly as my heart started to race. What... hate what? "I am supposed to be this... I don't know. Why is it that I can't help you?"

"You don't have..." Pain shot down my spine as the anxiety got worse. I hadn't fully recovered from whatever happened before and my body was not happy with me. "R-Roe..."

"Anx... Shit." He pulled me in, resting my head against his chest and I held onto him tightly. He started to brush his hand through my hair and I just... I melted into him. For the first time ever with anyone. I felt safe enough to let my guard down... completely. I couldn't understand it. "You don't have to hide with me ok? I know that's a load considering I'm in a mask but... baby steps, right. For you too... Take your time but don't hide. Please..."

"We'll help each other right?" He nodded as he looked down at me with this smile on his face.

"We'll help each other." I smiled burying myself further into him as he helped me relax.

"The name's Virgil... by the way." He tensed up and I narrowed my eyes. "O-Only i-if you want t-to..."

"Virgil is a lovely name."