A Boy Named Arthur

Awake

9:01 pm
Henry POV🚬

Sometimes I forget that Luke is filthy rich. His whole life is just him traveling from one luxurious mansion to another. While I'm just here living in my cardboard box.

"How...how's Arthur?"🚬

One side of his face glowed in the moonlight. Stupid rich people windows and sexy lighting. I avoid my eyes from his face and bite my lips. The chewed flesh controlled my boiling emotions. He hasn't really talked much since we left the hospital.

"He's trying to process this all and I guess it doesn't get any easier."🦋

"What's that supposed to mean?"🚬

I tilt my head in confusion while I see the "oh shit" look wash over Lukes's not at all beautiful face.

"I never told you this because I never knew how to bring it up really..."🦋

I want to push it but I also don't want to be an insensitive asshole.

"Mental Illness kinda runs in our family so we have had a few loved ones..."🦋

His mouth opens to speak but he looks dazed.

"Y-yeah I got it, thank you for telling me. I guess it explains how he was able to be so calm. I know I would have started to freak out."🚬

"Didn't you already freak out?"🦋

"Shut ya mouth."🚬

He smiled the most nostalgic smile. It made me break into two.

"Henry, you okay? You look pale."🦋

"I-"🚬

Why? Why is this all happening? Why can't everything just be normal for like two seconds? Why do I have to get all emotional over every little thing? Why can't I just kiss the person I love?

"Henry?"🦋

Why do I do this to myself? I can't even be okay with the decision I made? What right do I have to be jealous of all these amazing people in my life? Why do I want nothing more than to be like them?

"Henry calm down."🦋

Why can't I just make my friends happy? Why can't I help them as a real friend? Why am I so useless? Why can't I be the one to die?

"Henry, you need to stay with me okay. Follow me on the couch. Just breathe okay?"🦋

"w-why?"🚬

"What was that?"🦋

"Why are you so nice to me? I'm a terrible fucking person. You're supposed to hate me, not bring me to your house and comfort me. Why?!"🚬

I tried not to yell so I didn't wake up anyone but I am a pretty loud cry heh...

"Calm down...the truth is I don't really know why. I just want to see you happy and you aren't a terrible person."🦋

My hands kept wiping away the new tears. It didn't stop it, I just couldn't hold back my tears.

"thanks..."🚬

I flinched as a cold hand wiped away my tears and tilted my head so I could clearly see the owner.

"Your welcome."🦋

He said in a childish tone with a smirk on his face. He really does deserve to be punched sometimes. Not that I'm any better.

"You can sleep in the guest room."🦋

"Ok..."🚬

The waterworks were trickling out. I don't know how well I'm gonna sleep but right now I just want to lie down.

Arthur POV🌙✨

What just happened?

My brain is beyond fried. The gears have stopped turning and everything is spinning. I talked to K.L. earlier to get some help. They wanted to come over and give me a big ol hug but I declined. I can't help but think this was all my fault. I shouldn't have woken him up and I shouldn't have bothered him. I didn't even look at him when he woke up in the hospital.

"Ugh!"🌙✨

I smashed my face into my pillow as if it would help me stop these thoughts. I never thought I would have to see that kind of thing ever again. How am I going to go to school tomorrow? We haven't been friends for long and we didn't bond much, but he was still a friend.

"Are you sure you are going to be fine?"🦋

"Don't worry so much"🚬

I hear whispers from the hallway. Is that Henry?

"Okay, if you need anything just call me. Do you know where my room is?"🦋

"I have an idea."🚬

I can't believe that Henry and Luke were in a relationship and I really can't believe Luke got a boyfriend before me.

"Goodnight then"🦋

"Yeah..."🚬

Everything is happening so fast. My head hurts and my stomach is twisting into a knot. That could also be the leftover pasta I ate...

"Luke I...thanks."🚬

I peep my head from behind the door. I see two shadowy figures standing next to the guest room.

"Your welcome."🦋

This is so weird...

"Also the dog likes to sneak into that room when Arthur snores to loud."🦋

Excuse me! I turn and glare at the dalmatian belly up in the dog bed beside my bed. Her name is Marshmallow and she loves sleeping. Stupid cute dog...

"Arthur what are you doing to Marsh and why are you awake?"🦋

"I'm showing her that I am the alpha and insomnia."🌙✨

"She is clearly winning so go back to bed. Also, Henry is staying over in the guest room so don't do anything stupid."🦋

"Henrys my friend remember? Why don't you just keep him in your room if your so afraid I will mess up."🌙✨

"Stop wiggling your eyebrows and go to sleep."🦋

"~Why are you blushing? How bashful~"🌙✨

"Goodnight."🦋

This is going to be a weird week...