Our Inner Demons

Chapter 20

Connor and I have quickly reached the point in our relationship where we did everything together, while holding hands. Some people would easily get tired of it but I didn't because I knew we didn't have as much time as others did. But he still seemed to enjoy it more than I did.

We were slowly walking around the town and he was like my tourist guide because I knew I would've got lost without him even though I was in my own city. It was weird how I knew the streets of Paris, Monaco and Milan so well, and I never really paid much attention to look at the beauty I had in front of my eyes.

While we were approaching the church where the support group meeting is held I started getting nervous. Maybe this will be my chance to come clean to everyone. Even Sabrina and Jake will be there. I don't have to hide and lie anymore. They deserve to know the truth and I deserve to live freely.

"Do you know why I am here, at this support group?" I asked him as we were getting on the stairs.

"Um... So you can be close to me?" We were walking at a much slower pace so we can talk.

"I'm serious. It's because I want to know what it's like to hurt yourself. Lately I was hurting everyone around me but myself."

"What are you talking about?" Connor didn't know how to process that. "You're an angel, you would never hurt anyone. Am I right?" He backed away.

"I was just... Forget it."

Perhaps it's still not time. Maybe this would be too big of a burden for him to carry. He would feel obligated to stay in a relationship with me.

"Okay..." He forgot about it even too soon for my liking. We went inside the church that seemed a lot different this time.

The ceiling seemed much higher and the overall atmosphere was a lot more joyful than the last time, which I thought was not even possible for a support group.

"Finally!" Sabrina jumped from her chair when she saw us. Jake stayed sitting on his chair feeling uncomfortable. She came to hug me.

"I've missed you too. But it's only been a couple of days."

"That's too much. I need my best friend with me at all times." This was the first time she referred to me as best friend, and I was honored.

Connor went to sit next to Jake.

"Tell me, what happened with the two of you?"

"What do you mean?"

"Oh, you can't fool me. I can smell that something has changed."

"What is up with everyone being psychic lately? Okay, fine, we're dating!"

"Yes! I knew it!" She jumped. I was glad nobody paid attention to her.

"Let's just sit down and stay calm, alright?" She nodded her head still with a huge smile. I wonder how she's gonna act once Jake and her finally start dating. It has to happen eventually.

We went down to our chairs and a girl that was sitting at the main chair this time seemed to be much younger than the guy that lead the group the last time, probably around twenty-five. And more importantly she seemed genuinely nice.

"Welcome everyone to our new support group. As you all know Sebastian was being a little bit rude, so... I'm glad you guys stood up for yourself. Nobody should make you feel low. Especially not when you're... already feeling low." She looked at each person and when our eyes met she opened her mouth wide.

"Is she looking at me?" I whispered to Connor.

"I think so..."

"I can not believe this!" She covered her mouth with her hands. "Celestia Abner!" She stood up and walked over to me. I can not lie, I was kinda scared. "Is that really you?"