seven souls seven sins

chapter 34: sick day

Natasha's pov:

I feel something wet on my face. It feels soothing. I think it's a tear droplet. I open my eyes only to be met with six pairs of arctic eyes staring right at me. I'm startled and I shove my body backwards. My head still aches so my hand rushes to my scalp. My breaths get heavier. I wish Flynn was here. He always knew how to calm me down.

"Inhale, and exhale. Inhale, and exhale." Is what he said to me.

My blurry eyes can't see what's infront of me. I hear people talking but I tune them out. I reach down into my blazer pocket to grab out my pocket knife. The last time I was in this state, I was with Damien. I had to defend myself against him back then. I see the six figures staring at me, panting. How did I get here? I unfold the pocketknife so the sharp blade is facing them.

Whoever they are.

My eyes unblur and reveals my six biological brothers. My chest rises to a slower pace. I drop the blade on the hard floor after realising who they are. I close my eyes whilst my headache intensifies. "Princess?" I hear a familiar voice repeat. "Princess can you hear me?" Vincent says again.

"Ye-yes." I manage to make out.

I can hear everyone sigh with relief. I rub my eyes so I would be able to see better. "I'm tired." I established as I clutch my stomach. "C'mere baby." Adrien asks with his arms open. I try my best to stand up. I bring my arm to my mouth whilst I cough. My eyes wander towards the six tall figures infront of me.

I hesitate.

"Where is he?" I ask terrified.

"Where is who?" Leo asked for clarification.

"Damien. Is he here?" I ask not thinking straight.

I haven't said his name out loud in almost a year.

I think it's my PTSD that makes me relive these traumatic events. Even a faint can trigger these thoughts. "No Princess. He isn't." Vincent assures quite confused by what I meant. I let out a long needed sigh of relief.

"Thanks Vince." I thank him whilst clutching my stomach.

"Tash you need to lie down." Chase recommends. "No! I need to be at school. I need to." I try to reason with him. I need to give Nico back his hoodie. "Chase is right." Adrien adds on. "Just a little lie down." I agree still shaken up. "Can Xavier stay with me?" I manage to sniffle.

"Of course." Xavier replies whilst walking me towards the couch.

"Thank you." I respond. I try to make an appreciative smile but my mouth won't obey. Xavier and I take a seat on the grey couch. Chase passes me a fluffy blanket and a spare pillow. I thank him and Adrien comes back in with a glass of water and Ibuprofen. Not this again.

"I already took it yesterday." I decline the medicine.

I gulp down the water while Vincent assures me that it is okay. I take three tablets and swallow with another splash of cold water. Xavier rubs my back whilst Leo and Xander leave. I think Leo is going to drop Xander to school. Xander whispers something into Vincent's ear before he leaves with Leo.

What could that be about?

Vincent, Adrien and Chase stand up whilst Xavier sits on the couch with me. "Did I faint again?" I ask with a worried tone. "Again?" Vincent asks concerned. "It's fine. You guys don't understand." I shrug them off. I really want Flynn to be here. "We might not understand, but we want to." Adrien adds on.

"Do you faint often?" Chase asks me in a calm but curious tone.

"It depends. It can happen when I overwork myself or.." I turn my head towards Xavier. I give him a 'knowing' look. He understands what I mean. "Why didn't you realise?" He asks me softly. "I don't know. I just forget sometimes." I answer honestly. "Can one of you explain what's going on?" Adrien asks curiously.