AUTHOR NOTES: So this is a bit of a short chapter and I apologize, I've been dealing with Christmas. I'll try as hard as I can to upload, it's kind of difficult. However I really love writing so I will always continue! Thank you so much for the constant support it helps a lot! If you notice errors let me know, I update spelling and grammar every five chapters!
The travel home was excruciating, the endless silence killed the air. By the time we reached the house the night filled the air as shadows crept over the horizon. The party was filled with shame, we walked across the snow letting the loud crunching fall below our feet. The short distance allowed for more of an awkward silence, I reached for my front door handle letting the frozen patrons in. Wind blew behind us as the door swung closed, the warm air wrapped us on a comforting embrace. We quietly stalked downstairs to avoid my parents gossiping in their room above.
Once in the safety of the basement it felt slightly colder than that above, the villains avoided my gaze with pure angst. I rolled my eyes with an obvious sign of irritation but secretly had an urge to laugh. I suddenly collapsed onto my soft bed, I sunk into its memory foam chuckling uncontrollably. The others above me gave me an expression of surprise as I continued to laugh uncontrollably. Archie, Vicki, N, Colress, and Lysandre began to join me in my affairs while the rest proceeded to keep a professional composure.
I slowed my chuckling lying back on my bed, I watched the ceiling with an overbearing feeling of euphoria. Lost in my own thoughts Vicki began to observe my spacious nature and followed crashing onto my bed as well. I had an uncertain emotion of sick happiness boiling in my stomach, I was enjoying their company far more than I should have. Vicki noticed my greasy grin and followed this with her own smile that was displayed proudly on her face, I allowed the weirdness to settle in.
"It's almost night time, what are we going to do about it?" Vicki asked, bringing up the inevitable
"I don't know, they'll probably have to stay somewhere" I replied hesitantly.
I gazed around me, the men had a slight expression of hurt as if they were to be thrown out alone. A stinging stabbed into my but, I couldn't see even the most evil weirdos on the streets. Besides, if I was honest with myself I actually had a horrible feeling of compassion for them. My heart melted into my body as I seen Archie's innocent eyes gaze into mine, looks like they were staying here tonight.
"I guess they'll stay with us tonight, I can't see them frozen in the cold. I won't stoop to such levels to hurt them" I sighed almost letting my eyes well up with tears.
Archie peered back at me with sudden joy, "Wonderful, thank you for letting me stay! Awe, I love ye'!"
The strong male figure wrapped his arms warmly around me, I felt fire burn through my veins as I froze in fear. It took a few moments to register the moment and I returned his embrace with an awkward patting on the back. His embrace was tight, the heat warmed my inside making me feel a safety I haven't felt since my childhood. Quickly I broke away the moment I began to become comfortable, I didn't want to become more than what was the acquaintanceship.
"Alright, there's not a lot of room so we need to make space. There is enough room on the bed for three people, one on the couch, and one on the mini recliner. Unfortunately most of us will have to sleep on the floor. I could sleep on the floor since I really don't mind" I explained with an uncertain tone.
"Certainly you will not sleep on the floor, you are a lady madame. I insist you and your dashing friend take two spaces on your bed!" Lysandre immediately protested.
Maxie followed his statement with a shaky voice, "That is indeed true, it is also your house it would be rude for us to claim such things."
"I will sleep on the couch if you don't mind" Giovanni quickly interrupted.
"Okay, well who will take the extra space on the bed with us?" Vicki asked the unwanted question.
Quietness shot us, I observed the boys as they stared at the ceiling not wanting to claim the position. I didn't want to force them into picking such an awkward spot, I simply wanted them to be comfortable. When silence proceeded to poison me I began to feel more unease. I felt my eyes water over slightly, not enough to cry but the stress punctured me.
Archie showed a sudden distress at this and spoke loudly, "I will take the extra spot, I wouldn't want to make ye' feel uncomfortable!"
"Okay so for the rest of you I will set up some places on the floor to make you comfortable, I have tons of blankets so don't worry!" I claimed cheerfully.
"I would have taken the spot, but I didn't want to make you both feel uncomfortable. Two princesses should never feel such distress" Lysandre claimed with a slight bow.
I surged with embarrassment, I didn't want to be so highly regarded when surrounded by such powerful company. I displayed a vibrant blush on my cheeks and it was obvious. I saw Ghetsis roll his eyes in annoyance while N certainly felt sympathy for the both of us.
My room itself closed in on me, the walls grew closer as my breathing grew heavier. I desired to hide in a small space, perhaps a closet where I could tear out my emotions and let myself cry. However my own stupidity and pride forced me to keep a false confidence as I stood fiercely against my own fears. I watched mt purple bed covers ripple ferociously, my head pounded, did I forget to take my anxiety medication?
Forgetting such important things I flung myself towards the doors. Maxie offered his aid, I attempted to push him off but he persisted to help me. Suddenly remembering I had completely forgot for for some ridiculous reason. With the scrawny man as my crutch I scrambled up the stairs in a pathetic manner. Once reaching the top I gained sight of the kitchen, my pills were supposed to be atop of my parents stove. I collapsed to the floor with a dizziness clouding my vision, had I really been so ignorant to forget this common day thing? I never felt such fury from medication withdrawal, my weaknesses curved me begging me to swallow the pills.
"Brittney, what's the matter what do you need?" Maxie asked trying to hide his panic.
With my hands and knees nailed to the floor I spoke, "I'm just dizzy, grab the pill container above the stove I'll be okay."
The red haired male did not hesitate even for a second, he snagged the jar quickly and handed it to me. I slowly grabbed it from his gentle hands with a shaky body. Swallowing the pill swiftly I hit my head back onto the floor, it let out a loud pound. The dizziness and blurry vision did not disappear, I stared at the ceiling unpleasantly contemplating while my head spaced out. I closed my eyes to steady myself, I saw lights pass by like a beautiful display of round fluffy specks.
My brain comforted me by turning my vision into a darkness. It was possible I had blacked out but I blinked awake almost seconds later, a
worried Maxie hovered above me. His nerdy yet attractive attire complimented his appearance well, not a hair was out of place. The blurriness continued to flow until I finally gained consciousness onto his giant brown eyes glaring down at me.
"Are you okay Maxie? You seem slightly concerned, but I guess it's hard to tell when you wear a careless mask all the time" I asked politely in a whispering voice.
Maxie cleared his throat while lending his hand, "It would not be fair if I let anything happen to the host now would it?"
"I guess that makes sense, thanks for helping out."
"It is my pleasure, you have helped farther than any would expect. Hopefully we can get out of your hair soon, I wouldn't want to overstay my welcome."
I smiled lightly as my cheeks let out a pink blush, I wanted to show my appreciation. He didn't give much of a response other than a thoughtful nod. Maxie took grasp of the side of my arm to assure my safety, he then led me directly back to my room not taking his stare off of me. The once plain walls turned into my favorite deep purple as I entered the basement into my wide and open room. Everyone was mingling, it set me at peace but as soon as I entered everyone stopped to glare.
"Did I miss something?" I asked.
Colress snickered letting out his smooth voice, "No, we were just discussing things however Maxie and you have been gone for a good fifteen minutes!"
My face flushed as I began to speak, "Well I guess it's time you knew my secret, even though I've known you for not even a day. You caught me in a bad time I guess."
"You don't have to tell them" Vicki interrupted compassionately.
"It's fine, it's not like it's that much of a big deal. I have a few mental disorders, one being severe anxiety disorder. Ever since I've being visiting therapy I had to take a new medication. So now I have to take it on time or I get really dizzy and sick from withdrawals."
"It makes sense, I've been studying human nature as well as Pokèmon for many years. Sometimes these things happen in more intelligent creatures" Colress claimed nodding his head.
Ghetsis glared at him painfully with an empowering speech, "I don't have any stress and I'm one of the strongest and smartest in all of Unova!"
Bickering continued between the villains, their arguments roared furiously. However during their feuds I decided to trail off noticing a sorrowful Vicki sitting across my room. She pouted in the darker corner, I was filled with worry when I saw her in such dismay. I approached her creeping silently not trying to alert the men arguing behind me. When I was close I plopped my butt next to her on the black leather couch in the opposite corner.
"Are you okay?" I asked with a pure sensation of sadness.
Vicki jerked her head forward, "I'm fine, I just wish I was a bit more talkative!"
"Oh my god Vicki, you're awesome don't worry about the impression that you make on others!"
"I guess I am pretty awesome! Hah, you and I make the perfect team!"
Her words burned into me like molten lava, I guess we really did make a great team. How we tamed and manipulated a group of evil villains was almost unbelievable. However I knew that Vicki was the one to truly make the important points. She didn't talk much but she cut deep when she really did, I really envied the way she held things with such confidence and truth. Vicki let her bright red sweater drape over my shoulder, we chuckled together talking about pointless things.
She handled things so strongly, but her vision was clouded like a foggy forest. I felt a severe gash dug into my heart, I knew she stayed confident for me and others. I wondered if she needed help like I did, I had been so drugged up with medication I forgot how to feel real emotion. Perhaps she hided these things from others so she wouldn't be torn apart by the medical industry. I tried to grin my faded white smile to reassure Vicki, I only wanted to make my best friend happy.
As the villains and us mingled the deep night fell upon us quickly. Vicki and I yawned deeply almost in perfect synchronization, it was almost one in the morning. With reluctant happiness I settled upon my soft and squishy bed, allowing myself to sink in.
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Waking upon the morning I found myself snuggling into the side if Archie. His punk attire made him severely attractive but as I woke I leaped with horrid surprise. I did not mean to take comfort in his arms, I just wanted to make their stay more comfortable. However the man did not remove himself, in fact he remained wrapping his arms around me happily.
I leaped up from my position top check the time, Archie's arms slid around my waist during my jump. With Archie's strong arms around my waist and Vicki's soft breathing I squinted at the clock a bit far away. It was certainly blurry and I pushed my petty eyes to focus on its red glaring glow. I saw it to be around seven in the morning, my parents would have disappeared by now.
Trying to ignore my own instinct I snuggled myself into Archie. I closed my eyes as I done so, he was still asleep. I could feel his deep breathing on my ear, it sounded serene and hopeful. His hot breath was oddly soothing, I allowed myself to rest in his arms falling back into a deep sleep.