Steve pov:It had been a grueling two weeks since I found myself spending every single day at the hospital with Jeremy. My heart felt heavy with worry and anxiety as I sat beside him, watching his chest rise and fall with the help of the machines that were keeping him alive. I remained hopeful that he would wake up soon. Every day, I talked to him, read him his favorite books, and tried to keep my emotions in check as I held his hand. But as time went on, the hope began to dwindle, and I couldn't help but feel like we were running out of time.I sat lost in my thoughts, I felt a gentle hand on my shoulder. I turned to see Luca standing beside me with a sympathetic expression on his face. Luca and Matthew were the only ones who had been visiting me and Jeremy regularly. Maggie was still reeling from the shock of Oliver's death and needed some time to herself. We all understood and gave her the space she needed to heal."Steve, you look like you're about to pass out," Luca said, noti
Steve pov: "You are hurting me, Steve…" I immediately moved back, apologizing profusely. "Sorry... I... I got too excited," I said in a rush. My eyes were filled with tears as I looked at Jeremy. His hand reached up to wipe away my tears, but I could feel the roughness of his calloused palm. Despite his obvious discomfort, Jeremy tried to smile weakly at me. I could see the effort it took, and it made my heart ache. I helped him sit up, and he removed the oxygen mask from his face. As he did so, I couldn't help but notice how small and thin his face had become. His cheeks were sunken, and his bones protruded through his skin. It was a far cry from the cute, full-cheeked face I remembered. Seeing him in such a fragile state was heart-wrenching. "Can I get some water?" he asked, his eyes pleading.
Steve pov:As Jeremy began to panic, I quickly took charge of the situation and tried to calm him down."It's okay, no one is going to hurt you. It's just Matthew," I reassured him.But it seemed that my words only made things worse as he began to shout, "No, tell them to get out!"The nurse attending to Jeremy rushed into the room, her face twisted in anger."You can't disturb the patient. Please go out," she said sternly.I tried to explain that Jeremy was getting scared, but she was having none of it."Please sir, let us do our job," she said, her tone final.Feeling helpless, I started to walk away, Jeremy suddenly reached out and grabbed my hand. His eyes were pleading with me, silently begging me not to leave him alone. I could see the fear and desperation in his gaze, and it tugged
Jeremy pov: ***Two Weeks Later*** The darkness was absolute, and the only sound I could hear was my own breathing. I found myself back in the same dark room, with no door or window or any sign of life. My breath hitched in my chest, and I felt a wave of fear grip me tightly. I cried out for help, but my voice echoed back to me in a hollow, empty space. Suddenly, I heard a loud voice calling out to me, "Baby boy!" The sound jolted me awake, and I opened my eyes to find myself in bed, safe and sound. I looked out of the window and saw that it was already morning. My face was drenched in sweat, and my hands were shaking with fear. I sat up, leaned against the bed, and took deep breaths to calm myself down. A small tear rolled down my cheek as I tried to make sense of what had just happened. Then, Steve walked into the room and said, "My b
Jeremy pov:As I wiped away my tears, I took a deep breath and headed towards the living area where Maggie and River were chitchatting about something.They caught sight of me and signalled me to join them. I walked over and sat opposite them, feeling a bit low."What are you guys up to today?" I asked, trying to sound upbeat."Actually, we're planning a girls' night out," River replied."Whoa, that sounds exciting. Staying at home is getting so dull," I said, hoping for an invitation."You can come with us if you want," Maggie offered."Really?" I exclaimed, my eyes lighting up with joy."Of course," River said with a smile."Oh, thank you so much, guys. I'm so bored just sitting at home," I said with gratitude."Get ready quickly. We're going to eat out, then we'll sho
Jeremy pov:We went shopping first, and River and Maggie wanted to get some lingerie. They asked me to help them pick it out. I waited for them while they tried some on.I thought why not get one myself, you know, just in case one day I get frisky with Steve. I blushed at that idea but tried not to think about it too much. I'm still mad at him for sure!Then, Maggie strutted out looking super sexy in a deep red v-neck lingerie with net material that was see-through. It had rose flowers covering her breasts and a hip cut-out showing off her body. She even had on matching red panties with roses. Her dark locks cascaded down her back with her captivating hazel eyes, it was as though I was seeing her for the first time. She looked absolutely stunning, and it's safe to say that I was left feeling completely mesmerized."Hey, how's this?" She asked, twirling around."It's f
Jeremy pov:The thumping beats of the music filled the club, and I swayed my hips to the rhythm, lost in the moment with the handsome stranger. But before I could take things to the next level, I was suddenly pulled away to the corner of the room by Maggie and River."Hey, what's the problem?" I asked, feeling frustrated at being interrupted.Maggie's voice rose sharply as she shouted, "What the heck are you doing? You don't wanna get in a fight with Steve, do you?"I was taken aback by her sudden anger. Maggie may look sweet, but she can be a demon when she's upset."Is he an angel or something?" I shot back, feeling defensive.But then I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. "Look, I just wanna dance and have some fun. Can you guys please give me some space?" I pleaded.Maggie hesitated for a moment but finally relente
Steve pov:As I hopped into the driver's seat, my heart raced with anticipation. It had been three years since I last visited this place, and I couldn't shake off the feeling of excitement mixed with anxiety. I glanced over at Jeremy, he had dozed off in the passenger seat.As I drove, I couldn't help but feel angry at him for keeping his traumatic experiences and nightmares a secret from me. It wasn't until I stumbled upon his journal today that I found out about them. I promised myself to schedule an appointment with the doctor for him tomorrow.Finally, I pulled up in front of the familiar place, and a shiver ran down my spine. I stepped out of the car, took a deep breath, and made my way inside.***Two Years Ago***"I can't believe I'm back here again," I muttered under my breath as my mom dragged me to the therapist's office. I tried