Chapter 8

Austins POV

I woke up beside Bryan on his cabin floor. I was laying with my leg around his waist, and he had put his hands on my chest, his own chest, being on the floor. His head was pinned up to my shoulder.
I don't...I just..?
WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?!
I just suddenly felt like, a goddamn erm...well...
Okay, simple and plain, five words I don't want to say, but...
I think I'm in love...
But how? I'm straight aren't I? I've always liked girls! Not a single time have I...felt this way about a boi...This is so confusing to me I just...
What are these type of people called? That like all genders..?
Nah, it's probably nothing! It has to be! I've never fallen for a broski!
I closed my eyes and fell asleep...

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The next time I awoke, I was laying in my own bed. I looked around, only to see all my junk...ORGANIZED?!
WHO DARED TO CLEAN MY JUNK?!
I was meant to do that...later, but still- moving away from that!-
I sat up in my bed, only to EVENTUALLY get out and mess all my junk up again! As it should be!
I left my cabin, only to see Bri and Xylo talking near the left side of my house.
I tip-toed down my stairs and turned the corner to the right, and listening from there.
"Xylo, what happened?..I never thought Aus-stin was l-l-like THIS..."
I herd Bri cry out, she lashed onto Xylo, only for him to hug her...Who do they think they're playing right now?! Surely not me.
"I...I don't think this was Austins doing...I think someone set us up."
I felt such a rage, that without thinking, I stepped out of my hiding spot, seemingly shocking both Bri, and Xylo.
"AUSTIN!"
I felt Bris hand latch onto my clothing. She hugged me around my neck...
I was about to hug er' back, but...
She played me. She used me. She manipulated me.
I pushed her away, making her stumble now by Xylos feat.
"WHAT THE HELL AUSTIN!?"
I looked him dead in the eyes, filled with rage. It seemed to shock Xylo and Bri.
"What the hell...WHAT THE HELL?! YOU'RE THE ONES WHO MANIPULATED ME!"
I shouted. I felt the rage peak through in my eyes. It was weird.., but I felt like my mind wandered off into this rage out of air...I was going to just talk to them...why did I yell at them?
I saw Xylos eyes peak with sadness and regret. He helped Bri stand up. I felt so helpless...Why did I yell at them.
I was about to just walk off, but I herd a familiar voice chime behind me...
"Austin! There you are!"
And there HE was. Bryan. His voice made my mind go clear...I can't understand why! I'm straight, aren't I?
"BRYAN?!"
Xylo and Bri shouted in unison. Both of them seemed really confused.., but they're just playing mind tricks with me! Right..? This wasn't just Bryan messing things up...right?
"Yeah, hello players, be awhile right?"
I looked over to him. I felt like three words in my head chimes wen I stood by him. I lent a glance back to them...I looked into Bris eyes and immediately felt something in my heart. I felt something that's ben missing...
Were was my mind at?! I quickly looked back at Bryan, only for him to let out a manipulative smile...this is bad...
"WHAT DO YOU WANT WITH AUSTIN YOU NO GOOD-"
"Calm down puppy."
I felt such a rage after hearing how Bryan was treating the people I consider so close that I would kill for them...what happened? They fell in love...and I got jealous...I feel so bad! I should have just talked to them and everything would've ben fine! Now what?! I'm so scared...
I felt like some odd darkness was creeping into my heart, it didn't fell like Bryans type of magic...it wasn't forceful, it was just sliding on my emotions with a pair of old heals, like they're about to break, but not yet.
I don't know why.., but I knew I was on the wrong side...
"BRYAN YOU INSOLENT IDIOT! WHAT DID HE DO TO YOU?!"
"He made me sane."
They kept going at it, but yet...I felt like my mind was wandering off.., but I'm not ready to let go of my mind yet! I won't be his puppet! THIS, now THIS, was Bryans magic!
I looked over to Bri...she and I locked eyes...and I guess she can still read me like a book.., but, what if Bryan wasn't lying?!
I CAN'T UNDERSTAND- I-I-

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I opened my eyes in my cabin...I hopped up in my bed...I felt like my eyes were wet. I brushed my cheek, only to see a tear ride down my arm.
I looked up in my room, only to feel an odd relaxation...did Bri and Xylo really mess with me? Was it real?
I looked up as I saw Bri come through with a worried look...
Her soft cherry-blossom pink hair was as puffy and gorgeous as usual...her light mint eyes made my heart pound, her soft skin was as pale as the snow.., yet just as beautiful as her smile...
GAH-
Wow...I'm really going insane aight'?
"AUSTIN! YOU'RE OKAY!"
Bri dropped the food tray and went full hug mode!
I felt her arms wrap around my neck...and I felt so happy to be in her arms...
I guess...it was just a bad dream
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Xylos POV

It worked!
I ran into the cabin, only to see a happy Bri and an even happier Austin...
I outplayed Bryan...well...for now...
Although I will do say...I love Bri, but...If it means Austin being safe, and untouched by Bryans wicked schemes...I'll be happy...
But I do need to talk to him and Bri about this one on one soon...for now...I'll enjoy the happy moment...

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A/N
IM BACK FOR THE MONTHHH-
Also, might as well admit, that I want to start a brand new wildthorne book, but I might not...
But I'm back! I'm kinda in the chill life, and y'know, school breaks over...
Yeah, I have many things to start doing