Logan Fields x reader

Part 10~

I could tell where this was going. Even the mention of a gang meant bad news, I should know I've had my fair share of them. My hands clenched in anger as he continued,

' The gang found out where he lived and , well-they ended up having to move. Ben was ashamed of what happened and realised his temper was far out of his control. That was when his parents suggested he come stay with us for a while. Since we were always travelling, doing new things, and exploring new places, the thought it would help him find a new meaning in life. Something he loved just as much as singing. He agreed and also started going to therapy. And so thats how he ended up living with me. His therapist also suggested take up calming hobbies , like gardening and drawing in that notebook he always carries with him. He's calmed down quite a bit , but there are times where something can trigger his anger. Like when he saw Logan and the other guy in the hallway.' -A

A flash of guilt seemed to show on all of our faces. He'd had such a rough life, I somewhat admired how he was able to turn it around..

' Wait so he can still talk, right? Just not sing.''-Ty

' I mean- he can, but he doesn't like hearing his damaged voice, so he chooses to be silent.'-A

He turned to Ben, patting him on the shoulder as Ben removed his headphones. The table went silent for a bit. An uncomfortable silence... Ashlyn tried to move past it, however it was clear she didn't know what to say,

' Alright, let's move on then-'-As

' Thanks Ben. For letting Aiden share that with us , I mean. You don't even know us that well, but felt like we should know as a team. I'm sure it wasn't easy... so I just wanted to let you know that it was appreciated.'-Ta

Good wording Taylor. The atmosphere seemed to lift as Ben nodded, a subtle blush coating his cheeks.

'Ah-sorry Ashlyn! I didn't mean to interrupt you...'-Ta

'Huh? No , it's alright. I also agree that it was considerate of Ben to let us know.'-As

' m-me too..'-L

'Yeah.'-Ty

' Hey Ben. You don't have to worry about any of that anymore, okay? As long as we are all here, nothings gonna come close to hurting any of us.'-Y

He seemed grateful to hear all of this, a smile spread across his face.

'Um... it's a little off topic- but I think I have a theory of what happened in Savannah. Well- er, not exactly ' what happened' but how we went from Savannah, Georgia , all the way back here to Alto, Georgia on the second night.' -L

Right, I'd been wondering about that. How after we left Savannah, instead of going back to the motel on the second night, we had ended back at our homes.. we had to hide as best we could. I could still remember lying under my bed as the phantom's feet dragged across the floor, right in front of my face.

' Okay, so what's the theory?' -Ty

'Well... because of how our injuries work in relation to each dimension, I think the bodies we use here and use in the phantom dimension are separate but also... connected. So , if they are connected in some way... what if there's a distance limit? If you travel too far from one body, then the other resets it's position instead of going back where we were previously '- L

They continued to ramble on about the theory as I tilted my head back, swinging on the bench of the table. I leaned my head back all the way as I spotted Brendon eyeing me up. He snickered at the sight of my face, as if I wouldn't have beaten him if I could've fought back. I leaned forward again as Aiden smashed his head off the table. It shocked us all as Tyler went to smack him, being stopped by Taylor before he could.

' I get that learning about the dimension is important and stuff, but can we talk about something more exciting?'-A

' What like how Y/N always comes to school with more bruises than the other day? That seems quite interesting to me.'-Ty

I froze as he spoke. Shit, I thought they would have let it go from the other day. Aiden's head sprung up, a smile plastered on his face,

'Oh yeah! I noticed that as well. So how do you get them? You getting into fights or something?'-A

'... no. How many times do I have to tell you , they're from boxing club.'-Y

'Like you expect me to believe that! In boxing club you have to wear gloves, no way someone's hitting you that hard , you're getting such deep bruises with gloves on too. And before you think of another excuse, it's banned to fight without gloves on!'-A

Shit. I was backed into a corner here.. I sighed whilst looking down to the table,

' Maybe... I'll tell you when the times right. When I feel like you should know, okay?'-Y

They all seemed very confused by that, but nodded cautiously.

'Anyway... what do you think about asking my parents to teach us self-defence?'-As

'Really?! Ah.. wait. Your hair! If we show your parents your shadow, wouldn't that be proof of what's happening to us?!'-A

He sprung up, grabbing onto Ashlyn's shoulders.

'Let go of me- hold on that's true.'-As

'Wow- so he does have a brain, who knew?'-Ty

'Ohhhh!'-Ta

'I said let go!'-As

'Ack!'-A

Well this was going to be fun...