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Chapter 21 ~ Game On.

"It isn't your fault Kitty. I shouldn't have let you see him." Rosik whispers against my cheek and my eyes snap open as I realise that I was voicing my dismantled thoughts.

Rosik is staring at me with worry but underneath his false sympathy I see something else, a look of excitement.
Rosik wants me to crack, he wants to be the one to fix me into his perfect girl and I would rather die.

I shove him away suddenly, the chirping still tainting my ears and before Rosik can stop me I spin and run out of the door.

Slamming the door in his face and fleeing down the hallway I feel tears running down my cheeks, burning my hot cheeks while my legs tremble with each step.

My footsteps are far from silent and I'm not surprised when Eric quickly enters the hallway from the kitchen, intercepting me.

I don't trust myself to dodge him, worried that the angle will cause me to topple so instead I slide to a stop and rest my hand heavily on the wall, calming the spinning world with the power of my hand.

"W-We need to talk r-remember?"
I gasp out and I'm grateful that Eric doesn't make a snide comment about my state and instead nods quickly and points to Dana's room silently.

I know that Rosik isn't far behind and seeing him will only cause me to crumble further so I shuffle into Dana's room with no reluctance.

I need a distraction, I need some sanity and right now telling a guy off for sharing a room with my cousin is sane enough.
By no means is it a normal situation but I at least expected to have this chat with a boy at some stage, I can trick myself into the responsibility.

I make Eric sit on the end of the bed and while he tries to direct me to sit also I remain leaning against the door. Partially in rebellion and also due to fear of keeping Rosik at bay.

"What do we need to talk about?"
Eric questions and I'm still slightly on edge about his serious persona.

I'm confused as to where the flamboyant blonde has gone and I'm wary.
Everyone here is bipolar I swear.

"You need to stay the fuck away from my cousin." I command heavily, trying to hide my panting and the cramp in my side.

"That's impossible. I'm in charge of caring for her." Eric replies coolly and I'm frustrated by the look of concern on his face.

"That does not include staying in this room at night! It's either Dana and I or Dana is alone, understand?"
I fight back and I clench my fists, my emotions truly getting the better of me in my exhausted state.

"That will only make it easier for Axel to get her, you do realise that don't you?" At this Eric does stop me for a moment and I feel sweat slide down the back of my neck making me cringe. Eric takes my silence as a pass to carry on.

"I am protecting her Katie, that's all you need to know."

"Bullshit! You're manipulating her into trusting you just so that you can throw her to the wolves! I'm not going to let that fucking happen you piece of shit!" I yell out, most likely looking like a banshee while Eric's face only grows grim and dark.

"You don't understand anything. This is bigger than you think. Now come on, we need to get you some food."
Eric grumbles so lowly that I have to lean forward to hear him.

This motion however only causes my legs to give out and I quickly topple forward.

Eric of course being the worst kind of gentlemen swoops in to catch me while swearing under his breath, leaving me tangled in his arms.

I glance up at his face, his blue eyes staring deeply into mine and I falter my efforts to escape for a mere second. One that wasn't unnoticed by either of us but we refuse to comment as I struggle to straighten.

Just as I begin to gain my footing the door behind me opens and I hear a growl emit from it.

I hang my head momentarily sighing loudly, knowing that I'm about to experience more pain and most likely no food.
Eric is quick to shove me back onto my feet.

"Rosik she fell due to hunger, that's the good thing about starvation, really makes a girl easy to swoon. It's probably time she got some food though, that is if you don't want her falling for just anyone."

Eric quickly explains with a wink and I glare harshly at his grin which has miraculously appeared once more and he is quick to relax him stance and stuff his hands in his pockets.
Looking relaxed as ever.

However I can still feel Rosiks anger and Eric can as well judging from the waver in his smile.

All I want is some goddamn pasta. Carbs can't let me down.

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Next chapter done!!!
This took a little longer to write, I was a little stuck.

However things will be moving along from here, the gang is about to get moving!
Katie and Dana better act quick!

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