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Libra's Side of The Story

(Perhaps a trigger warning is needed. This chapter involves PTSD and flashbacks to gun violence.)

The thunderstorm was getting very loud as Libra tried her best to work at her student desk. But every boom made her jump and make her heart feel as if it had landed on the floor.

Libra was putting her hand on her chest as she tried to calm herself down. She could feel that her body was beginning to hyperventilate. Libra remembered what Virgo and Cancer told her about focusing on her breathing but it was not working.

Libra stood up and tried pacing around the room thinking it would calm her down. Another boom of thunder made the dorm feel as if the dorm was shaking. The poor girl whined as she covered her ears and hid behind the sofa.

She felt herself being back home in Memphis, Tennessee where her street was considered one of the most dangerous in the city. There was shouting and she could hear the gunshots between the gangs and police. Libra began to scream for her mother and her body began trembling.

Wheres October? Is he outside? Is he with his gang? Is he okay? He got shot! Is he alive?

Libras crying worsened as she was now sobbing loudly feeling as if she was trapped between violence, bloodshed and darkness.

Everyone else around here gets used to this. Why can't I? Am I too weak? Am I too soft? Why do I have to live here? Why haven't I got shot yet?

All of a sudden a knocking began at the door.

They're here. They're here to get me. They're going to take me like they took October. Should I hide? What do I do? Where do I run?

The knocking continued.

"Libra? Libra are you okay?"

They know who I am. They're here to take me.

"Libra please open the door it's Virgo. I came to check on you are you ok? Are you in here?"

That sweet voice that was like a serenade to the beauty's heart immediately parted the dark mirage from the room. She scrambled to quickly get on her feet and open the door to a face that was definitely necessary during times like these.

Virgo's eyes full of worry met Libra's teary red eyes. His mouth hung slightly in disbelief that he could see one of his best friends so broken.

Libra immediately wiped the tears off her face. although Virgo had already seen them, and continued to look back into his eyes with a quick sniffle.

"Are...are you okay? What happened?"

Libra began to fidget with her balayage-like hair as her focus dashing around trying to avoid Virgos concerned stare.

"I-I- they were- It-" Libra tried her best to explain but how was she going to explain something she didn't even fully understand herself?

Virgo sighed and patted the top of her head. He then leaned over and gave a hug with his head resting on her shoulder. "It's okay don't worry about it, I'm here now," he soothes as he caresses her head lovingly.

Libra stood in her spot, stunned at the sudden affection from Virgo. He is not one to show much physical affection like Cancer for example. After a while of being in shock she slowly melted into his touch and mirrored the same action. However, as soon as she rested her head on Virgo's shoulder he promptly picked her up which initiated a quick sound of surprise from Libra. He carried Libra to the couch and cuddled her as they laid there.