A/N- This is not your typical fanfic, on the darker side, rated M for later chapters. Please review! I'd love to hear what you think
Disclaimer- I do not own Yu Yu Hakusho!
Chapter 3- Everybody's fool
I observed my surroundings as I walked down the hallway behind Ms. Suzy. Everything was this bright white color. The walls were white, the floor tile was white, the lighting was extremely bright. I was convinced in that moment, if I were to puke it would most definitely be white. You know to match everything else around here. I let out a slight muffled laugh but on the inside I was roaring. Yes I thought I was hilarious, other people throughout my life just thought I told cheesy jokes.. but they had laughed at my "cheesy joke" so my mission had been completed. We reached the main entrance where most of the "inmates" resided, some watched television together while sitting on a huge sectional, others painted quietly to themselves, others socialized, a few people read at tables.
The ages varied around me from ancient roamed with the dinosaurs to younger like me, one thing they all had in common though was the dark baggy circles under their eyes, it looked as if none of them had slept for weeks. I guess that's what I had to look forward too. I glanced around the still white large room until my eyes landed on the "library" smiling I walked over to it to view their selection. They didn't have much of a selection from the looks of it, at least none that really grabbed my attention, they consisted of romance novels, some super steamy while others bore a look of innocence, I chuckled aloud yes, romance. Exactly what I wanted to indulge in at the moment. The so called love of my life wants a divorce from me not only that but keeps me contained in this prison, which was exactly what this place is really, only here if you act up you get stuck with sharp needles to keep you "manageable."
I finally just picked a random book just glancing over the summary. I retreated to the less occupied spot in the room, where hardly anyone resided. I took my place by the window and sat down onto the floor opening the book and peering at the first page, I began reading. It was too much, it was actually very cheesy and I was only at the beginning. My random act of book selection, I had a sequel, the second book. "Great" I said almost laughing it out as it slipped from my tongue. I closed the book and sat it on top of my knees, I watched everyone else around me, they seemed so content in their hobbies.
I turned my head to stare at the book in front of me, too lazy to stand up and walk to return it to its shelf. Feeling a presence standing over me, I unwilling to look up stared ahead until I noticed whoever it was had sat down beside me. Using my peripheral vision I looked over to see who had joined me. It was a young male from what I could see, curiosity getting the better of me, I looked his way he didn't look much older than me, only with perfect pale skin, he looked up at me. He had intense green eyes, they were gorgeous paired with his short vibrant red hair, it was longer in the front, his bangs hanging somewhat over his eyes, and super short in the back. The style worked for him however, I couldn't help but notice how handsome he was. Feeling myself start to blush I quickly looked back to the window.
We sat there in silence for a good while, both lost in thought, I tried to get a read on him but I somehow was unable. It was like he had no emotion or maybe he was just really good at concealing his feelings. The silence however did not feel awkward in the slightest, which was unusual in my case. It almost felt comfortable. Was that the word to describe my own feelings at the moment? I turned back to him and noticed he had already been staring towards me, our eyes met and I felt a blush coming again. Geez I could be annoying sometimes. He however broke the silence and offered me a small smile, "My name is Ren." he stated he had a soft voice, it was very pleasant sounding to my ears, I offered a smile in return, "I'm Lyric." His eyes looked down and he pointed to my book "Any good" he asked but I think he really already knew my answer. "Hardly" I answered him and let out my infamous nervous laugh.
He joined with my laughter only his was whole hearted. "I apologize if I am bothering you in any way.. you just looked like you could use someone, you look very lonely." His emerald greens softened almost taking on a look of pity. I chuckled lightly and said jokingly "Me? No way not in this place. It's so full of life and excitement. You must be confused." I hoped he caught my sarcasm in that statement. But Ren only smiled at me, he wore a black sweatshirt with matching pants, they both were baggy on his medium build. I noticed as I readjusted my seated position to Indian style, not entirely sure what to say next but I wanted this conversation to continue..."I hope we can become friends." he stated out of the blue, I looked him over he had a twinkle in his eye as he looked back at me awaiting my response. I just smiled at him, I hoped we would also.
I actually felt like I needed someone to help me cope with my new lifestyle. Silence befell us again but I welcomed it, we didn't have to include meaningless conversation, just being beside someone who in a way was just like me, it was nice. I wondered silently why he was locked up in here, he seemed so normal, so kind. I noticed he had a piece of paper and a crayon, we weren't allowed pencils of any kind. He was writing? Or maybe he was doodling? I wasn't sure but I watched him glide and color in, curiosity getting the better of me I scooted closer to him and leaned in to get a better view, I was completely violating his personal space but I dont think he minded much at least he didn't seem like he did.
Ren was drawing, I scooted closer to observe, he was drawing a fox with a crayon and it looked fantastic. He was truly gifted, I stared in awe as I watched him shade around its ears, then its eyes. I couldn't help but speak my mind, "You are incredible Ren" I breathed "That looks great, you have got to teach me to draw like that... I trailed off. Without missing a beat he replied with "Thank you" and a soft smile was upon his lips. I had given him that smile, my stomach churned in knots. "You know foxes are one of my favorite animals." I spoke to him. "indeed" he answered I decided to shut it, he was trying to concentrate, I felt eyes on us, I looked up to where I met the eyes of the staff, they stared at us and wrote in their notebooks, were Ren and I too close? Was that why they stared that way? "They are staring us down." I said to him, he glanced up and laughed when he validated my accusation.
"They will just have to get over it." he laughed as he handed me the picture he drew, "Here this is for you, Lyric." I took the paper from his fingers and held it. He said my name so dreamily, I loved the way it sounded coming from those lips. "Community time is almost over." he added, "Could I meet you tonight?" I want to know you better." My heart soared as my stomach dropped. "Security is so tight, you would never be able to come into my room." He smiled, "I will be as swift as a fox." he winked "Trust me, they wont catch me." I smiled at him and without thinking clearly I told him "Room 102." "See you tonight then." we said in unison.
Just as I was heading back towards my room, completely high on cloud nine, a staff member stopped me, "Mrs. Clancy." I looked at her in acknowledgement "You have a visitor, follow me." My stomach dropped, there was only one person who I could think of that would be here. We approached what I assumed was the visiting room, it actually had some color on the wall, a light pale green. I could see him from the glass. Henry. My blood boiled as I watched him wooing the receptionist, he only did that to get at me. He was such a dick. No one saw him for what he truly was, a backstabbing, lying, unfaithful ass. I wondered what he could possibly want. His dark brown hair gelled lightly back, piercing blue eyes, smooth talk dressed in a black dress top and slacks.
The door opened and he looked my way, Henry walked over to me and gave me a loose hug, asked me how I was doing and completely playing the devoted husband. But I felt it. He was toying with me, he didn't care about me, he was playing the hand he was dealt. This game that he created, all those years..I had been blinded by my love for this man, but in the three seconds, the contact..he was pure evil. I trembled, uncomfortably beneath his hard glare. "What do you want Henry." I spat out trying to mask my own fear, he looked taken aback, then quickly regained his composure "To check on my beautiful wife, why else would I be here? I have been worried about you Lyric, your sickness, has it gotten any better? You still seem so cold towards me... What was he trying to pull anyway? He didn't seriously think he was playing me right? "Lyric, I am not the demon you set me out to be..I just want you to get better...please for me." he took my hands forcefully and gazed into my eyes lovingly, but I no longer felt like I was in control of my own body...what was going on?! It was as if I were only watching myself.
I punched him squarely across his face and then proceeding to try and strangle him with my two hands...Calling him a liar and that I knew what he was. Several staff surrounded me and proceeded to inject me, practically jamming the needle into my leg as they held me down. I felt like myself again, what had just happened? I had no desire to take my anger out on him. I saw him grinning at me and telling the surrounding staff to up my medication and to withdraw my release in ten days. That I clearly was not myself yet. I hated him..somehow Henry had made me do that to him..but how? It's not like anyone would believe me anyway, he was perfect, flawless, the loving, devoted husband. And I was the one who had lost her mind. I was officially on lock down for the rest of the day.