Fabian's P.O.V
I could barely sleep. I couldn't stop thinking about Nina. I was mad at her but at the same time, I wanted to hold her in my arms and never let her go. I missed her, I really did but there was nothing I could do. It was better for everybody this way, especially Nina. If you love her, let her go.
I sigh and go downstairs. Nobody was awake. I grab my guitar and start strumming. Lyrics come to me and I can't help but sing.
I'm gonna pick up the pieces and build a Lego house
If things go wrong we can knock it down
My three words have two meanings but there's one thing on my mind
It's all for you
And it's dark in a cold December, but I've got you to keep me warm
If you're broken I will mend ya and keep you sheltered from the storm that's raging on, now
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done, I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done, I think I love you better now, now
I'm gonna paint you by numbers and colour you in
If things go right we can frame it and put you on a wall
And it's so hard to say it but I've been here before
Now I'll surrender up my heart and swap it for yours
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done, I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done, I think I love you better now
Don't hold me down, I think the braces are breaking and it's more than I can take
And it's dark in a cold December, but I've got you to keep me warm
If you're broken I will mend ya and keep you sheltered from the storm that's raging on, now
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done, I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind,
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done, I think I love you better now
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now
I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done I will love you better now
As I finish singing, a tear slides down my cheek. I hear somebody clapping, making me jump. I look over to the doorway to see Patricia. She walks over to me and sits down.
"You really miss her, don't you?" She asked, sympathetically.
I nodded. "I do. I really did screw everything up. I've been acting like a dick since I became famous."
"I 100% agree. She still loves you. You've broken her heart."
I sigh. "I guess there's nothing I can do."
"I wouldn't say nothing." Patricia smirked.
"What can I do?"
With that, she walked away. She didn't even answer. I sighed and started playing again.
After 5 minutes, I stopped. I heard a familiar scream and ran upstairs to Nina's room and went to her. Everybody crowds around her, making sure she was okay.
"Are you okay, Nina?" Patricia asked.
Nina just sat there, tears forming.
"Come on Nina, you need to tell us." Eddie pushed.
She looked at me. "Y-You're okay?"
It broke my heart. I nodded. "I'm okay. Are you okay?"
Nina shook her head. "C-Can you leave me for a second?"
Everybody hesitated but stood up to leave. As I started walking out, I heard her call me. I went back to her.
"What happened?" I asked, sympathetically.
"Senkhara… she took you. She pushed you into the Chasm. It was just like that dream we had before. Except, it was worst. I tried to save you. Even though you hurt me, I still tried my best." She started crying again. All I could do was hold her.
She eventually stopped crying. I stood to leave her room but she stopped me.
"F-Fabian… can you stay with me tonight?" She asked.
I nod my head and climb in next to her. I hold her tight and reassure her while she drifts off into a deep sleep. I close my eyes and drift off also.
The next morning, I wake up with a smile on my face. I look around the room, Nina still asleep in my arms. Patricia and Eddie were standing at the end of the bed, smiling. I try to move my arm from underneath Nina but it was stuck.
After finally removing it, I crawled over her and out of the bed. Eddie leaves the room with me and Patricia stays.
Nina's P.O.V
The sun blinded me as Patricia opened the curtains. I sigh and pull my blanket over my head.
"What do you want?" I groan out. Patricia laughed and pulled the blanket, tossing it onto the floor.
"Would you like to explain what the heck that was last night?" She asked with a smirk on her face.
"The nightmare? It was nothing. Just the old Sibuna related stuff." Patricia smirked.
"I wasn't talking about the nightmare. I was talking about Fabian." My face dropped. I wasn't entirely sure how to respond to this. What did happen? I needed reassuring, I knew that much. Did this change anything between us or would it go back to the way it had been lately?
"I had a bad dream and I needed reassuring. That's all." It wasn't a lie. I did need reassuring. I also needed to know he was okay. I felt so safe being in his arms last night. His arms around me, his scent that constantly lingered, his light snores. All of the things I fell in love with years ago. I'm not sure how I feel. A part of me craves for his touch but another part wants to punch him.
Patricia snapped her fingers in front of my face, snapping me back to reality. "You coming down for breakfast?" I thought for a second, did I really want to face him? "Y-Yeah, I'll be down in a minute. Save me a seat."
I grabbed my cardigan and pulled it on. It felt like home. I brush my teeth, tie my hair up into a messy bun and then proceed to the kitchen. Everybody looked at me as I walked in. It felt like my first day in the Anubis House. I eyed the jug and looked at Patricia. She started laughing and so did I. Everybody else just gave us strange looks. I sat at the head of the table, overlooking everybody. They all seemed happy. Fabian couldn't look at me. I must've creeped him out when I asked him to stay. Things were over between us.
I wasn't trying to get back with him, I just wanted to be on a civil level. This would allow us to have a conversation that wouldn't end in us both arguing. I sigh, looking up at everybody. They were putting away their dishes. How long was I thinking? I dumped the rest of my breakfast and flopped onto the sofa.
Amber sat next to me. "So, shall we do something today? We can go shopping?" I hated shopping. "Sure. Let me go get ready." I knew I was going to regret this.
I jumped into the shower, pulled on a pair of jeans and a hoodie and then set off downstairs. When I reach Amber, she is standing with Fabian. "I hope you don't mind, I asked Fabian to come." Great. Now I'd have to put up with him and his huge ego. Just what I wanted.
I give a small nod and walk out. "You're driving Nina." Amber shouts. I mentally face palm. "I-I can't drive…" I was ashamed. She passed the keys to Fabian. "You should really learn." She stated. I knew that. I wanted to.
"You wanna sit upfront?" She asked. I shook my head and took backseat. The ride was awkward. Nobody said a word. Fabian kept looking at me through the rear view mirror. I shifted uncomfortably in my seat and stared down at my phone, trying to distract myself from him. It didn't work too well, I couldn't help but look up again. He was looking at me.
A little while later, we finally arrive. Fabian parks the car and we all get out. He pulls a giant hoodie, lifts the hood and slides some shades on. "It's so hard being famous." I scoff and Amber shoots me a glare, indicating I should be quiet. Amber pulls us into the first stop she notices, it seemed really girly. Everything was pink. I cringed at the sight and I'm pretty sure I heard Fabian sigh. After 20 minutes of looking at the same things, I excused myself. "I'm just gonna pop out for some air." I started walking away from them both. I jumped into the lift and Fabian jumped in as it was closing. We were the only two in here. Great. It was awkward, neither of moved a muscle.
The lights flickered and the lift came to a stop. I pushed all of the buttons, beginning to freak out. "You're going to make it worse!" Fabian shouted. "Well instead of shouting at me, maybe you could help!"
"Look, arguing isn't going to get us out of here." He muttered, slowly calming.
My breathing started to pick up and my chest tightened. I was freaking out, what if we didn't make it out? What if it fell? Out of all people, why did it have to be him?
I gripped onto the side of the lift, ensuring I stay standing. I was hyperventilating and I didn't know what to do. Fabian mumbled a couple curse words. "Nina, you have to breathe! In and out, come on!" I tried to do what he was telling me but I started freaking out more, knowing I couldn't catch my breath.
He took my hands and lowered me to floor. "Okay, do as I say. Inhale, hold for five seconds then exhale and hold for five seconds. Come on."
I inhale shakily. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Exhale.
I continue the pattern and my breathing slows. I close my eyes and rest my head against him.
"T-Thank you." I stuttered. He accepted and we sat there.
"Are you okay now?" He asked, concerned. I nod in response. My hands were still shaking but I felt a lot better. I was in his arms again. He began stroking my hair.
"I-I'm sorry about freaking out." I was so embarrassed. He gave a small smile
"It's fine…" it began getting awkward. Neither of us knew what to say. After a few minutes, he piped up.
"I'm sorry about the past couple days. I know I haven't been the nicest."
"Really? Hadn't noticed." I slipped out, sarcastically.
"It hasn't been the same since we graduated. I understand I broke your heart, I wasn't fully aware that was going to happen. I was advised to end things by my manager. Not only that, I didn't want to drag you into the world of fame without your permission. The hate, every move being tracked, everything is hard. I wanted what was best for you. My attitude has been crap too, I'm sorry but it was the only way I could protect myself."
"Protect yourself from what?" I asked. He paused for a moment, looking me dead in the eyes.
"From allowing myself to show how much I really loved you."
My eyes began blurring as tears pricked them, I was overwhelmed. I loved him, I never stopped but was he telling the truth?
He started leaning in, I was leaning in too. I wasn't sure if I wanted this. I was confused, I was scared. Just as our lips were about to meet, the lift doors opened and I rushed out. I ran outside and didn't stop running. I wasn't sure where I was going but I knew I had to get away from him.
Patricia's P.O.V
Eddie and I were snuggled on the sofa, waiting for the others to get back. It was getting dark outside and I was beginning to get worried. I knew they were old enough to handle themselves but with the way things were at the moment, I didn't trust Nina and Fabian together.
"Do you think they'll be back soon?" I looked at Eddie, waiting for an answer.
"There's no need to worry, Yacker. I'm sure they're fine." Eddies words reassured me. Kind of.
"I hope so, I can't help but worry though." Eddie gasped.
"Has Patricia Williamson finally turned soft?" I could tell he was amused.
"Me? Soft? Never!" I defended myself.
"Oh, really?" He raised an eyebrow.
"Really! I just care, that's all. It's that so bad?" He smiled.
"Is my little Yacker catching feelings?" I scoff and he chuckles.
"I am not catching feelings!" He smirks before laughing.
"I'm sure you're not, sweetheart."
With that, I pushed him off the sofa. Unfortunately for me, he pulled me with him. After laughing for a few minutes, he kissed me. We were disrupted when Mara walked in and made a comment. We laughed, pulling away. I got up, shaking myself off.
The door flew open and in walked Fabian and Amber.
"Hey, where's Nina?" I asked, concerned.
"You mean she's not here?" Fabian asked.
My heart started racing. "What do you mean?"
This time, Amber spoke. "She disappeared. She ran from the store, we've been searching for nearly two hours!"
This was not good. This wasn't good at all. I began panicking.
"Nina's missing?" Eddie asked. His voice was shaky, almost as if he was panicking too.
Fabian looked down before nodding.
"It's all my fault." He admitted. If it were any other time, I probably would've dumped something on him. There was only one thing on my mind. Nina was missing.
I grabbed my coat, pulling it on as fast I could. Eddie grabbed his too.
Mara's eyes widened. "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to find Nina." I turned to Fabian and pointed at him. "We'll talk about this later."
We got into the car, Eddie drove as I shook uncontrollably. He took my hand, reassuring me the best he could.
"We'll find her, I promise."
I prayed he was right. We needed to find her.
