ꜱᴄᴀʀꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴀʟʟ (ᴘʀɪɴxɪᴇᴛʏ)

Chapter 22 Bravery

_Virgil's POV_

The next morning I woke up in Roman's arms on the couch still. I didn't see Wrath in Logan's chair so I slipped out of Roman's grip and found him by the window asleep. I wasn't going to leave him there go I got off of the couch and went to Wrath. Once he was in my arms I brought him to the other couch and placed him on it carefully while draping the blanket on him as well. Soon after I went to the fridge to find something to eat. Without success, I decided to stick with an apple from the fruit bowl. I didn't want to bother Roman's beauty rest so I went up to my room instead to check on Patton. I went to his door and knocked on it gently.

"It's unlocked!" Patton said from the other side of the door.

I sighed when I heard his voice before coming in.

"Hey, Patton."

"Hey kiddo what's up?"

"Nothing much really I got bored and I just wanted to see how you were doing that's all."

"I'm doing alright besides the whole thing that happened the other day. Are they alright is my question." He said while going through his closet.

"I guess so Wrath and Janus are phased from it that's for sure. I haven't even seen Remus have you?"

"Well yeah, he sorta almost killed Logan-"

"Wait what!"

"He's alright now he's just been a bit...jumpy around Janus and doesn't want to lose him again."

"Oh, I'm guessing that you had to step in to stop him."

"Yeah he should be fine I would just suggest being careful around him that's all." He said pulling out his skirt. "There it is!"

"Is that-"

"Yup! I've been searching all over this thing! Isn't it nice Virgil?"

I glanced at the skirt and how it looked like something he's wear. The next thing I know he snapped his fingers to get it on him making his pajamas disappear.

"Yeah, I've got to admit that it looks good on you Pat."

"Thanks! Virgil do you have yours yet?"

"I believe so it's in my room if you want me to get it out later."

"Oh ok! That's fine!" He said with a smile.

I couldn't help to smile back at him.

"Hey, I'm going to go now Pat."

"Alright kiddo I'll see you later!" He said with a small wave.

I closed his door behind me and went to my room. It looked like a mess for so long and now it felt weird to be in there. I went over to my desk and fed my spider. I decided to clean my room so it wouldn't look like someone trashed it. I got out some cleaning supplies and turned on some music and began cleaning.

~An hour or two later~

Finally, it felt like it took forever but I did it. I sighed in relief as I leaned against the wall glancing at how clean it was. Suddenly I was summoned into Thomas's living room with Logan and Patton.

"Woah. That was weird. Why am I here?"

"So I heard that you and the Prince-" Thomas began only to get interrupted by Patton.

"Are so cute together!"

"Yeah, we're dating. You just interrupted house cleaning. So thanks for that." I said dusting myself off.

"Oh sorry about that Virge."

"You're fine I was done with it anyway," I said shrugging my shoulders.

"So...now that's settled can you explain what happened that caused my mental breakdown yesterday?" Thomas asked me.

All of us had to tell him what actually went down in his head. Logan didn't know that he was even awake. We didn't mention Wrath because we didn't want to confuse him. After our explanation, Thomas was left in shock.

"Oh god...I didn't even realize that was happening to you guys are you alright?"

We nodded in response.

"Indeed we are Thomas we'll heal and be better prepared for the next round."

"Wait for another round?!?" Thomas said panicked.

"Sadly he doesn't just go away. Because that's not how he works. So we'll have to be prepared for when he tries to strike because I can tell he's not done so soon."

"Oh...where is he then?"

"We honestly have no clue on that but we're working on that so don't worry about it for now."

"Anything else?"

"As for now no there's a chance later though so keep that in mind."

He nodded before sending us back to our own rooms.

"Great...now he knows," I said.

I started to control my breathing trying my best not to have an attack. Then I remember that lavender candle that I had so I got it out and lit it. Starting to feel more relaxed and took out my journal. I knew that Logan got into it since I gave him my spare key. I flipped to page sixteen to see tear stains on it.

"...no they didn't- read this."

I was practically fuming at this point.

'What do they think of me?

Obviously a selfish person...

Right?'

"Awe, you found out and so soon too! You know that you couldn't keep it hidden forever~" Depression purred showing up in my room.

I glared daggers at him as he only glared back at me with a smirk.

"What do you want? I thought Roman 'killed' you."

"Oh, the prince your obnoxious boyfriend? You know I can't leave. I'm a part of you-"

"No, you not! Now do me a favor and leave!"

"You're really going to kick me out? After all that I did for you?"

I couldn't help but laugh. What kind of person says that after such torture? I wasn't going to fall for his games. Not again.

"Do you really think I'm that dumb? All you ever did was convince me to do the wrong things! And now I have to pay a lawful price for it thanks to you!"

"I didn't do anything all I did was just...tighten those chains of yours to get you to see what hell is really like! Nothing more."

"If that's all you want to say to me then leave." He said with a voice that was getting deeper.

"Alright. But I'll come back very soon Virge."

Just like that Depression took his lead and left Virgil alone in his room once more.

"I-I'll be ready for ya..." I said full of bravery.