Disclaimer: This novel is a work of fiction, any resemblance to real people or groups in coincidental. This novel may contain the following themes that could be upsetting to some readers: abuse, violence, swear words, mental illnesses and anything surrounding these subjects.

Zero’s POV:

I was sweating all over my body and my blanket felt damp. What in the world just happened? Did I have a nightmare? I heard quick footsteps approaching. Henry slammed my door open. “I heard someone screaming, are you okay?!” He yelled. He was completely out of breath. “I’m sorry for the trouble, it was just a nightmare.” I said to him. He suddenly walked towards me and hugged me way too tightly. I’ve never experienced a hug before, but is it supposed to be so tight? It feels uncomfortable. Some other footsteps approached, but this time, it was calm and slow. “What is going on?” Sebastian asked, sounding like he just woke up. “He had a nightmare!” Henry said with a worried voice. “I see.” Sebastian calmly replied. “By the way, Henry, you’re hugging him too tightly.” Sebastian added.

“UWHAAA! I’m sorry!” Henry yelled while abruptly letting me go. I felt relieved when he finally let go. Also, I have a lot of respect towards Sebastian. It’s unusual to see someone stay so calm when something happens. “Henry, calm down please.” Sebastian said in a tired voice while rubbing his hand on his head. He looks tired. “I’m fine now, so don’t worry about me.” I said to them, hoping they would leave. “Alright, we’ll leave now.” Sebastian said while walking out of the room. Henry looked at me for a moment and then followed Sebastian. Silence. That’s all there is in my room. I lay down on my bed and looked at the ceiling. Not long after, I started to feel drowsy and I eventually fell asleep. And to my relief, that dream didn’t come again.

As I woke up I could smell something sweet coming from downstairs. I walked down the stairs and looked at the direction of the kitchen. But who is that? That’s not Henry, and it’s not Sebastian either. What is going on? As I was asking myself all these questions, the person turned around. It was Olin. I didn’t take my time to take a good look at him before but now that I look at him, he really has some nice features. He’s extremely tall, has a golden skin and blonde hair. He had sharp cheekbones and his eyes are slender in a hazel-brown colour. “Ah! Good morning Zero!” Olin said in a happily. “Good morning.” I replied. “Holy shit! You can talk?!” Olin said in shock. Right, he didn’t know about that yet. He already left when I started talking. “Y-yeah, I can talk.” I answered. Weird…why am I so nervous around him?