Heyy y'all! I'm back with chapter three! Trigger warning: Sexual assault, slurs, blood.

Ethan:

The game continued, and eventually it was my turn. 'Alright, so Ethan, truth or dare?' Ash asked me. I thought for a second. 'Truth.' I replied. I don't want to do a silly dare. Ash thought for a second. 'Tell me your most traumatising moment. Just me, no one else.' My eyes went wide, and my skin pale. No... No no no no no. 'Uh... Dare! I choose dare!' I quickly said. Ash sighed. 'Fine. I dare you to tell me your most traumatizing moment.' My vision went blurry, my thoughts flooding my head, my breath quickening. Images and flashes. Screaming.

A man ripped my clothes away, pinning me under him. 'I paid your nanny for this, you piece of shit. Shut up and just suck it up like the little bitch you are.' He punched me continuously until my screams subsided. I was nine, I think. Emma was three.

My mind could not figure out what was happening. The man caressed his hands over my body, which was numb with pain. 'Such a good little slut. A whore, aren't you? You wanted this. You asked me for it. Begged me, in fact. You know you did.'

Cold hands caressing my body, slapping and punching and twisting and kneading. My mouth wasn't functioning, I couldn't speak. I think my jaw was dislocated. The man didn't listen to my broken cries. He kept abusing me, hurting me, breaking me.

I told my parents I fell down the stairs.

They believed me.

-han!'

'Ethan!'

'Ethan! Are you okay?' Felix's voice floated in. I was having a panic attack, and Emma was gripping my arm. Or maybe I was gripping hers. It was hazy. I couldn't understand anything. All I could feel was Felix taking deep breaths next to me, and soon I was copying him, bringing my breathing back to steady, my hands calm, my heart slower.

Emma hugged me tightly, and I melted into the hug. Felix was kneeling down on the floor. He looked at me worriedly. 'Damnit, Ethan, are you fine? Did I do something? Gods, are you okay?' I nodded my head slowly and sat up straighter. Ash was staring at me in horror, hand clamped on his mouth. 'I'm... fine, don't worry guys.' I said, cringing internally at how hoarse and weak my voice sounded.

Felix shook his head. 'You were anything but fine. You were screaming and crying and going into a panic attack.' I sighed. 'It doesn't matter, it's over. I'm o- I mean, I'm fine.' I looked at Emma, who hastily scribbled a note and showed it to Felix, who nodded. 'Alright, guys. Those of you not spending the night here can leave, and those who want to sleep, gust rooms are roon numbers 4, 8, 12 etc. Until 28. Emma and Ethan, follow me.' Emma silently showed me the message she had written.

Can we retire for the night?

We eventually reached our room, room number 24. Felix told us about a few stuff kept there, and turned to leave. Then, he suddenly turned back to me and spoke lowly. 'Could I... Hug you? Gods that sounds pathetically creepy. I just meant- ugh! Could I give you a hug?' I shook my head, suppressing a smile. 'Yeah, I... I got your point. And... Yeah, I guess you can.' And then Felix engulfed me in his arms. Quite literally. He held me tightly, but not too tightly, and gently but roughly too, enough to bring the rest of my soul back to Earth.

'Uh... Have a good night, Ethan. And if you need anything, I'm in the next room. Okay?' He flashed a soft smile and turned away.

Is it a bad time to think that he's cute?

I don't care. He's cute.

Emma made me to to sleep, and of course I fell asleep.

(Y'all be grateful I didn't stop here)

Emma: (surprise, surprise!)

Ethan was asleep now, finally. I sighed softly and stood up, walking outside. There was something I hadn't told Ethan, which I will! But... Later. But I need to talk to Felix. Like, now. I silently walked to his door, and knocked quietly. Felix opened the door, surprised. 'Emma? What are you-?' I clamped y hand over his mouth, making a 'shh' gesture. He nodded and let me in. I walked inside, and took out my phone. I would use it to write what I wanted to say. I typed out quickly.

So, Felix, I know this might sound really strange, but I need your help. 

Felix stared at me. 'sure, go on, what d'you need?' I typed out furiously.

Well you see, I'm gonna be away for eight months exactly, I'll be in Germany. I've gotten a really good scholarship there as a student exchange programme. Now the thing is, Ethan will not be able to handle himself during these eight months. Like, at all.

Felix raised an eyebrow. 'But, he has his parents, right? So why wouldn't he be able to-..... Oh.' He paused, realization dawning on him. 'Things aren't good at home, are they?' I shook my head no, and continued typing.

I need you to sign a contract. I want you as a companion for Ethan. I'm the contract, you just have to pretend to love Etha for eight months. And I'm return, here's the amount of money you would receive when I come back. Remember, the contract only lasts for eight months. Which means, you have to break off your fake relationship at the end of it. Do we have a deal?

Felix's eyes widened at the sun of money I showed him. 'Uh... Um.... Oh my gods, that's.... That's a lot for pretending to be someone's boyfriend...' I nodded.

Do you agree to the terms? Only eight months, nothing more. 

Felix nodded. 'How hard could it be anyway?' I gave him the form. 

Sign it. 

He signed it. I wished him goodnight and then walked out. 'Wait! When do I have to start?' I typed out a last message. 

You'll know. 

And then left. 

Felix:

I did not get any sleep. What the fuck had I gotten myself into?! I mean, it shouldn't be too hard to take a relationship with Ethan, we've already kissed once. It felt good, to be frank. Okay, it felt amazing. Better than most of the people I've kissed. Also, I kind of like the boy anyways. So it's basically a win-win for both the parties. Joy! I slid out of bed, and went to the washroom. 

*t*i*m*e****s*k*i*p*

I walked up to Room 24, the one in which Emma and Ethan were sleeping. I knocked three times, and heard a 'Come in!' So I walked inside.

I guess I should start with a bit of fake flirting... Though it probably won't be that fake.

Heyy guys! I'm honestly not aure if anyone is gonna read it anymore, but I want to write it anyways, so.... Here ya go! Love y'all and thanks for so many followers, geez!

P.S. What do you think will be Lily (Felix's mom) 's reaction to finding out?

Toodles!