"Did you hide yourself away? I can't see you anymore"

*Brent POV*

I stood in front of the mirror in my bathroom. I had to head to Eric's house in a few minutes, but I just wasn't feeling right. As I stared at myself, I felt loss. It didn't feel like it was me in the reflection. I sighed and bowed my head, thinking if I should just stay home. No, I couldn't do that to them. I pulled myself away from those thoughts and headed out.

"Brent! It's about time!" Eric said excitedly as I walked through the front door.
"Sorry I'm late. Did I miss anything?" I asked as I joined them on the couch.
"Nah, we were just hanging out" Barry admitted. I smiled as I took a seat next to Zach. It felt nice being with the boys.

"What do you think Brent?" Zach asked. I must have been lost in thought.
"What was the question?" I asked. Barry gave me a worried look.
"Uh, are you okay Brent? You're way too quiet" Eric asked.
"Oh yeah, just thinking" I admitted, rubbing the back of my neck.
"About what?" Barry asked. I just shrugged, but I knew they wouldn't let it go.

The boys changed the subject again but I was still worried they were thinking about me. I listened to them talk about sports. I didn't know much, but I loved hearing them get excited about it. Suddenly, I felt like I didn't belong.
"Excuse me" I said, getting up from my spot and heading towards the bathroom. Eric watched me walk out but didn't say anything.

I got lost in my reflection again. Even splashing water in my face didn't help. I just couldn't tell who was looking back at me
"Brent, you good?" You've been in there a while" Eric said from the other side of the door.
"Oh yeah, sorry. I'll be right out" I said. I wanted to hear his footsteps leaving before walking out. I followed him back to the living room, where Barry and Zach were waiting.
"Brent, what's going on?" Zach asked.
"Sorry guys. I'm just not feeling well is all" I said.
"Don't be afraid to tell us that. We all care for you, you know" Barry said. I smiled and gave a quiet thanks.
"So what's going on?" Eric asked as he placed a hand on my shoulder.
"I-I just don't feel like me. I look in the mirror and see someone else" I said sadly. Barry walked over and patted my back.
"It's okay man. We still see the real you, and you'll see yourself again soon" he said. I smiled and pulled him in for a hug. These boys really did give me the support I need, and I loved them for that