SAGE

Sage Miller

I felt like I was lying under a ton of brick. My mind was foggy, I couldn't think straight.

The only possible solution I could come up with was if the night before I blacked out drunk.

But no matter how much I tried to remember I couldn't recall my last memory and the more I tried thinking about it I got a migraine or a feeling of an upcoming migraine.

I pried my eyes open with the little strength I had. I immediately closed them because of the blinding light I was met with.

I groaned than tried turning over. It was as if I was paralyzed from neck down because nothing seemed to go the way I wanted.

I started panicking seeing that everything went from bad to worse in a matter of seconds.

Something seemed very wrong here. My gut twisted with dread. I was actually afraid, terrified actually because something felt wrong.

Forcing myself one more time to get off the bed. I was finally able to move my leg. The state felt more than drunk, it felt like I was heavily medicated.

My sight finally adjusted to the lighting in the room. I sat up in the bed which now I recognized as my own.

I saw myself through the dresser table I had in my room. I was only wearing boxer briefs.

I rotated my neck trying to get some feeling back to the part. My head was getting more clearer which I was grateful for.

My mouth felt dry, like a desert. I tried to use my spit to wet it but my throat was too dry. I looked around for a glass of water but I knew I wouldn't find any. I never put a water jar in my room.

My first instinct was to yell for Connor since I lived with him. I tried yelling but I don't think my voice made it past the door.

It was hoarse and it hurt when I try to yell. Tears started to sting in my eye, I didn't know what was happening and I was scared.

My body was quivering with fear. I felt like I was in death door. The situation was so scary, more scary because I didn't know the cause of what was happening. I said a silent prayer to whoever was listening. I didn't wanna die just yet.

Someone answered my prayers because the door carefully slip open. Relief wash over me knowing someone heard me.

I was expecting Connor not Kate. She seemed startled at first but then her face morphed into concern.

"You're finally awake." She exclaimed coming to me. "We were so worried about you."

I felt like crying with relief.

"Water." I merely croaked out.

"Oh Yeah I'll go get some." She seemed genuinely concerned about me. "You need food too. I'll tell Connor."

She turned around and went back put the door.

A minute later she came back woth a glass of water.

"The doctor said to give you warm water." I tried taking the glass from her but she didn't let me.

I let her do her thing because I didn't have the strength to fight her but something was very wrong. I couldn't shake the feeling. My gut was twisting with suspicion.

"What happened?" I finally asked when my throat wasn't as burning.

Before Kate could answer the door sang opened and Connor walked in. He had a bowl in had that smelled delicious.

I realised then just how hungry I was. It felt like I haven't eaten anything in days, same as the water. It's like I was stuck in a desert island with no food or water.

"Dude you scared us." Connor said and placed the bowl on a stool near by. "You okay?"

I was baffled by their concern not that it's not appreciated but they made it seem like I was dying.

"What happened?" I asked again. Thinking really hard, the last thing I remember was something pinching my neck.

Just as I thought about it, I felt the tiny pinch in my memory again. I placed my hand on my neck and rubbed it a little. The pain was still there but faint.

"You collapsed yesterday." Kate finally told me.

I looked at both of them for any sign of them joking but neither of them laughed.

"What?" I asked confused because it didn't feel like I fainted. I don't know what happened but I didn't just faint.

"Kate yelled for us and we found you on the floor." Connor explained. I then looked at kate for confirmation and she nodded. "You've been out for more than 24 hours."

I didn't believe them, something was fishy here. I didn't know what bit something wasn't right.

"Why didn't you take me to the hospital?" I tried yelling at both of them but I was powerless.

"Kate called an housecall doctor." Connor explained.

I kept looking at the door thinking Eve would walk in any moment.

"Did you call my sister?" I asked Connor. At least if she was here she'd explain things differently.

"I gave Kate the number and she called her." He answered averting his gaze.

I looked at Kate expectantly. Last night I was suppose to be at Styles party. She would've called when we realized I wasn't in there.

"I told her and she said she's coming." I relaxed knowing thing will be resolved. "That was yesterday after you fainted."

My whole body tensed. I glared at Kate because no way Eve will ever do that. She'd coming running if she knew.

"Lair." I called get out. There was only one plausible explanation, no one told her. "Why are you lying?"

"I'm not lying, I did call her." She defended herself which made me even more pissed.

up since

phone?" I asked

calm me down but I didn't wanna be calm because nothing

knows where it is." I pointed at Kate accusingly. "Where's my

Kate's name all over it. I don't know what

She was the one to 'call' the so called doctor. She

something to

shriek and backed herself

My

my side to hold me before

time." He defended her but I knew Kate better than

me." I pointed

quivered but I didn't believe her. "I swear

I got the will power but I yelled before she could finish her sentence. Even

your witchy, voodoo lies." I warned her then turned to Connor.

begged him. If the was a place I wanted to be right now it was at Wren's. I wasn't

to my closet

that much time, I felt like I was gonna die

"Please." I begged again.

he took my arm and put it over his

me

something to me." I mumbled as we walked

couldn't walk

I heard Kate ask from behind

care what you do Kate. Just get the hell out

It felt I was truly dying. I felt like my life was sleeping

to help me out. I was even more powerless than when I

My limbs were useless.

supporting

door and gasped when he saw me. I probably looked like I was already died. I was

"Excuse me-"

yelled with terror for Wren. "Ma'am. Please come

next than Wren's face came to view.

out a few

him inside." Another set of hands

gave out fully. My

I didn't wanna die. I couldn't now. Again everything

was going to be okay. Waking

kept patting my cheek. I concentrated on the figure in front of me. The man, doctor

continued to pat my

fully opened

doctor stood up and turned his back on

be okay." He told someone. I turned my head

school?" She asked

I think tomorrow he should rest but overall I gave him Narcan so he should be fine." He explained to

I tried to

doctor and sat next to

to sit up.

much better." I honestly told

up and

shook his hand. The doctor took her

of the blood test but I already think it's Xanax." He

have a clue on what they were

out." On queue, Susan appeared by the door. "Thank

it closed. Wren walked back to the bed and

sort of shame. I pulled my knees

say

suddenly

sled down my cheek. I buried my face in her

never knew I craved a mother's love until today when I realised I might just die. My heart clenched because

my life looking out for myself and guarding my heart with high walls

deep down I wanted this,

craved to be

didn't wanna die."

into her and greedily took

for so long. She just offered a

check on your food." She told me once I had calm down. I

I took and drank them while she was watching. She took it from my hand then

the door opened, five people came

at the threshold while everyone poured in. I was confused when I didn't see her amongst

he shook his head. Was Kate right? Did she call Eve and she just didn't wanna come. Even Styles

to believe it. She will come see me. She just didn't want to be part of the crowd but maybe that's

you." Ben said and sat down on the bed. His twin, Alex agreed woth him and sat on the

came to say goodbye." Connor added. "Unlike you I have school

even surprised he was still here. I thought he would've dropped

I

He

wasn't at the house I don't know what would've

Styles for a moment before they came back to me. "Sebastian will pop by tomorrow after classes are over. I'll come

dude."

heard Alex say

him. All

Connor replied to him

I didn't think much of it because Styles has his way