𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐞 || 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘭𝘦: 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 & 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴

CHAPTER 19

You dismissed it at first, thinking it was just a minor headache that would go away. But as time passed, the pain intensified. It was like there was a vice grip around your head, squeezing tighter and tighter. You tried to brush it off, thinking it was just a random occurrence, but it persisted. Soon, the pain became so unbearable that you fell to your knees, holding onto your head as if it would fall off if you let go. The intense pain consumed your entire being, leaving you completely helpless.

 ''F*ck'' You grit your teeth even harder.

But then, the pain seemed to spread to your chest. The tightness was increasing, making it hard to breathe. You gasped for air, trying to take deep breaths, but it felt like there was a weight crushing down on your chest. It became too much to bear, and you collapsed onto the floor, panting and struggling for air.

''Damn it'' You cursed as you lay on the bathroom floor. It was like your body was rebelling against you, and you had no control. The pain, the voice, the inability to breathe, it was all too much

It took a good 10 minutes for you to calm yourself down. You sat up, leaning against bed frame, trying to regulate your breathing. Gradually, the pain subsided, and you felt like yourself again. It was as if nothing had ever happened.

Slowly, you got up and walked back to your desk, trying to process what just happened. You couldn't wrap your head around it. It was like you were in a daze, unable to focus on anything

''Y/n...is everything okay?'' A voice spoke up from behind, it made your flinch slightly, you looked back and saw Lemon, looking at you with worry

''Huh...oh yeah...I'm fine...'' You smiled at her, just hoping she wouldn't ask any further, she walked up to you and noticed how exhausted you looked

???

''Why do you look so tired...?'' She asked worriedly, she placed her hand on your forehead, but you gently pushed it away

''I'm fine. Lemon'' You said calmly, she let out a small pout

''It's late, just get some rest.'' You said calmly as you walked over to your bed and laid down, getting ready to go to sleep

Lemon was left confused, but she left it at that, although she made a mental note of it. As the night went on, you kept thinking about the voice you heard. It did make you a little nervous and you had no idea what to make of it, but now it was time to sleep, so you tried to forget what happened. 

If only it stayed that way. 

The same episodes started occurring repeatedly now, they were a lot more intense and painful than the first one. It was for the first time, you actually started to feel scared now. You kept it to yourself because you didn't want to worry anyone. 

But what were you going to do about them...?

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You were currently in the dorm's kitchen, making cream puffs for Mash. Lance had walked into the kitchen and smiled seeing you so invested in making cream puffs. It was only when he spoke, his deep voice snapping you out of your concentration, that you realized you had company.

''Want help?'' He asked with a smile, and you looked up at him gratefully.

''Sure'' you nodded, appreciating the offer. Lance was known for his cooking skills, and you welcomed the extra pair of hands.

Together, you and Lance worked on making the perfect cream puffs. You guided him through the process, showing him the proper way to mix and make sure the consistency was just right. As you worked on preparing the cream filling, Lance noticed something.

Your hand was shaking.

You tried to hide it, but Lance was not going to let that slide. Putting the bowl down, he looked at you with a worried expression.

''Is everything okay'' He asked, and you nodded, trying to brush off his concern with a chuckle. But Lance wasn't going to let it go.

''Y/n, look at me'' He said calmly, and you stopped what you were doing to look at him in confusion.

''You don't look well, and your hand... it's been shaking for the last 10 minutes'' Lance pointed out, worry evident in his voice.

''Tell me what's going on''

Just then, Mash walked into the kitchen.

''Are my cream puffs ready?'' He asked curiously, but Lance shot him a glare.

''No, but Y/n doesn't look well, and her hand has been shaking repeatedly'' Lance said calmly. Mash's eyes widened slightly.

''They what?'' His voice trailed off.

Now you let out a sigh, knowing that you couldn't hide those episodes any longer. You cursed yourself for not being more careful.

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''Look...I'm sorry that I didn't tell you guys...but I myself don't know what's happening to me'' You let out a frustrated sigh, Mash and Lance both looked at you with worry

''It's been happening for just over a week now...and they keep getting intense each time...that's why I've been so tired lately...I'm sorry...'' You closed your eyes in frustration as you flopped back on your bed

''Don't tell anyone else about this, please'' You pleaded

''I just need to figure out what they mean and why they are happening'' You said calmly as you sat back up

''Easy said than done, idiot. We'll help aswell.'' Lance spoke up, Mash nodded

''Maybe they're connected to your energy cores...'' Mash mumbled, you looked down at your tummy and placed your hand over it

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''It doesn't feel weird inside here...but maybe...'' You pouted

''But what about the voice in my head...what are we gonna do about that...?'' You asked

''The best person to speak to is Professor Wahlberg about it...'' Lance said calmly, you nodded

''You're frustrated, we know. But you need to stop keeping things to yourself. You can't keep saying you'll handle it yourself'' Lance gently bonked your head, shaking his head, you let out a nervous chuckle

''Yeah yeah...sorry'' You pouted

''Let's just finish making cream puffs...come one!'' You beamed excitedly as you rushed out of the room, leaving Lance and Mash in silence

''What an idiot. She really knows how to worry people'' Lance sighed

''Come on'' He said before walking out

To be continued...