Missing A Twin

Chapter 10 : Finding a distraction for nerves

"So we're practicing this one song by Neon Trees right now. It's called Animal. Do you know it?" David asked.

"Yeah, I love that song."

"You can sing it with us if you want."

"Alright..."

I don't know how long I spent singing songs with them. But it was actually a lot of fun. We could harmonize really well, and I forgot all about being scared. 

Jeff had texted me saying him and Nick were going to grab some dinner at a restaurant, but I decided not to go. David and Trent wanted me to come have dinner with them down in the cafeteria. I have nothing against Jeff, I was just having a lot of fun with David and Trent.

Later...

Jeff POV

I crawled into bed beside Riker.

"So did you have fun hanging out with my friends?" I asked.

"Yes, actually. I really like David and Trent. And you know how you said I need to distract myself?"

"Yeah?"

"I think I found my distraction."

"What is it?"

"Music."

"Oh... Cool."

"I really hope mom and dad let me try to get the scholarship. I really like it here. I feel safer here, and everyone just seems nice."

"Yeah, except for Sebastian..."

"Ok, well that's another thing. If I transfer here, I can help protect you from him. And I can help make sure you aren't cutting anymore."

I blushed, looking down at my arms. I know it's wrong. But it helps me feel better.

"We probably won't be roommates though," I said.

"Well I'm sure whoever I room with will be nice."

I could tell Riker was starting to think too much again. He's nervous again.

"Riker."

"What?"

"Are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

"You sure?"

"Yeah, I'm sure. I just have a little stomachache. That's all."

"You're nervous."

"A little... How did you know?"

"I've been nervous my whole life. I can see the signs of being nervous."

"Like what?"

"Like you're fidgeting with your hands. You can't stay still, and your voice shakes a little when you speak. I can see you breathing slightly faster than normal because of your chest, and you look pale."

"Yeah, well..."

"Just relax, ok? You won't get hurt here."

Riker curled up next to me.

"See? You curled up! I always do that when I'm nervous, and we're twins! You do the same thing!" I said, looking at him.

Riker was blushing slightly, and it was really obvious because he'd been so pale before.

"Well I feel safer when I'm all curled up. And I'm cold too."

I pulled the blankets over us a little bit more. Nick got up, and shut off the light.

"Night, guys," Nick said, getting into bed.

"Night."

"Night..."

"Riker," I whispered.

"What?"

"Relax."

"I'm doing the best that I can."

"I can feel your tenseness."

Riker adjusted his position a little, and I felt like he was a little more relaxed now. He was pressed up against my side, and his head was halfway on my chest. I put my arm around him, and closed my eyes. I hope I can get him to relax. And I hope he can get some sleep tonight.

I was really tired. And I fell asleep within minutes.

A/N : So I'm still not doing the best, but I'm starting 2 new books to basically try to escape life. I'm still continuing this book, April Fools Prank Gone Wrong, and the 2 new books might be up today. They're called Riker's Christmas Wish, and In Love With A Warbler. Riker's Christmas Wish is about Riker falling in love with this girl who has a rich family. And her father doesn't approve of Riker because he isn't proper, so he has to learn how to be proper if he wants the girl. In Love With A Warbler is going to be about a girl who transfers to Dalton, and she falls in love with Jeff Sterling.