In the Sun ||Treebros||

chapter 2

Connor's pov:
We finish our homework around 6pm. Actually, I finished at 6, Evan finished like two hours ago. He was now sleeping with his arms folded on his desk.

I, being the evil creature I am, slap his back, decently hard. "Hey Evan, now what should we do?"

He stiffens, sending me a glare. "Uh... I don't know."

I start opening his kitchen cabinets, and grab a bag of popcorn and jump onto the couch. "How about a movie?"

Evan nods, joining me. "Sure! Uh... Which movie do you want to watch?" He opens up his laptop, going to YouTube.

"Doesn't matter," I shrug.

"Porn it is," he declares.

My cheeks flush. "Evan, what the f*ck?!"
But for some reason, that phrase he said gave me a nostalgic feeling. Like I've heard it before, or something. It feels like an important memory,  but I just can't seem to find it. It feels as if half my life is missing.

"Connor?" Evan tilts his head slightly, his face showing concern. "Is everything ok?"

"What do you mean?" I mask myself with a smile.

Evan sighs. "You were frowning, and you just looked really sad."

I reply with a bland lie. "That wasn't me. I'm fine."

Evan wraps his arms around me. "You don't have to lie. I'm here for you."

I nod, my eyes starting to sting. "Yeah, I know. Sorry, it's just... It feels awful. I feel like half my life is gone, and that everything important or meaningful, I forgot."

He gently squeezes my hand. "You'll remember them soon."

I sigh. "I know, but... its just I barely remember being happy in my life. And to my knowledge, I was only happy after meeting you in the hospital. Since I forgot you, I feel like that missing part was where I was happy with you. I mean, it only makes sense. I need to remember, because if I don't, its unfair to you, and-"

Evan gently cups my face, bringing it down to his and stares into my eyes. "Connor. You don't need to do anything. It's fine. You're you, and that's enough. We can always make new memories. And we'll make them together."

I nod, a tear silently tracing down my face. "Sorry, I don't even know why I'm crying, it's so stupid."

"It's not stupid. This really affects you, so that's just your physical response. Its not stupid to cry." Evan brushes the tear away.

I can see why the before me loved him. He's perfect, what could you not live about him? He accepts that you forgot him. And he's not forcing you to be his boyfriend. "I know, but..." I sigh. "I just wanna sleep now. You can watch the movie without me."

Evan closes his laptop and sets it on the table. "I'm here to hang out with you. I can watch movies anytime."

My eyelids start to feel heavy. "Oh... Thank you."

Then everything goes black.

Evan's POV
I breathe a sigh of relief as I caught Connor before he hit the table.

I lay his head on my lap. He's so cute, I don't get why no one sees this.

I plant a soft kiss on his forehead. "Good night, Connor. I love you."

He smiles wrapping his arms around me, making me blush.

Mom won't be here until about 11pm, so I think I can sleep.

I rest my head against the armrest or the couch, eventually dozing off.

Heidi's POV
I open the door. The lights hadn't been turned off, so Evan probably is awake still.

"Evan," I call, "are you awake?"

No reply.

I walk around and find him on the couch, fast sleep. Connor was snuggled into his lap.

I smiled, pulling out my phone and snapping a picture of them. Evan, you've found your true match.

I lay a blanket over them. "Goodnight sweetie, and your boyfriend," I say add I start to head upstairs.

Evan's pov
I wake up to find the sunlight streaming in through the window.
Connor was still asleep, curled up on my lap.

My smile fades as I remember he barely knows me anymore.

"I miss you," I sigh.
I miss the Connor who remembers me. The one where we had a sleepover with. The one who loved me.

He stirs, stretching his arms out. "Good night."

I blink. "But you just woke up?"

"I just want to sleep," Connor groans.

A pit forms in my stomach. "Oh."
So he didn't want to hang out with me?

"Whoops sorry, I'm on your lap! I'll get off." He sits next to me on the couch, keeping a 5 inch (about 13cm) distance.

I pressed my lips together.
The old Connor would've closed the gap...

Shaking my head, I force myself to be positive.
You just have to make the new Connor love you.

"Is something wrong?" Connor frowns.

I shake my head again. "No, it's fine."

He stares at me in disbelief before saying, "if you say so..."

I nod, faking a smile.

Connor leaned back to the sofa, crossing his and over his head. "Now what?"

Shrugging, I reply, "I don't know."

Awkward silence.

He shifted. "So... what was I like? Before I lost my memories."

"Well... you were.. you kind of were a pretty troublesome, angsty, and rude," I admit.

"Gee, thanks," Connor says, sarcasm dripping from his voice.

"But, you were were kind, gentle, and your smile and laugh was so amazing. You were really funny as well, and you always knew how to calm me down."

"Oh. Well...Uh..thanks?"

I smile sadly. "No problem."

Connor clears his throat. "Um, I've kinda noticed that.. you seem pretty sad sometimes when I'm around. Sorry if I did something."

I freeze, carefully choosing my words. "It's.. it's not much. Just that.. I miss the old Connor, that's all."

He suddenly stands up, glaring at me. "Am I not good enough?!"

I try to calm him down. "That's not what I'm saying, I-"

"- You don't want me here.'

"I do! What I'm trying to say is-"

"- stop lying!" He seethed, "I already know I'm not good enough! Sorry I can't be your 'perfect Connor', but I'm trying! Do you know how hard it is to feel like half your life is missing?!"

Tears prick both of our eyes.

"I'm sorry," I cry.

Connor takes one last look at me before leaving my house and slamming the door behind him.

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A/n: I'M SORRY!!!!! I just came back from New York yesterday, so I barely had the time to update. But hey, I still updated within the week, I think!
Also, midterms are coming up soon near the middle January, so my update schedule might get messed up around that time.

Anyways, how was your Christmas/whatever holiday you celebrate/day?

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