@hartbled
tired lids close over amber irises once, twice, three times and all at a lethargic pace. he was starting to see two of her, his grip on the glass loosening as he rubs at his temple with his free hand. elie had made him a jack and coke, an offering for a simple celebration of life; but he was starting to feel like her intentions might have been to make the room rise over and over and O V E R again. he takes in a sharp breath, trying to focus on her face, her hair, anything to keep him from falling asleep. his palm smooths over his entire visage, as if he could wipe away the disorientation – but it’s hopeless. his frame falls slightly backward where he sits, the drink sloshing slightly onto the floor. ❛ – elie, ❜ he starts, concern and betrayal weaving themselves into his expression. ❛ did you put something in my drink? ❜
they had been together for a while now, inseparable, referred to by classmates as ‘stelie’ rather than just them as individuals ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ the mixture of their names had amused him at first but he had gotten used to it -- that was just how it was, the two of them together. always. no one was more meant for him than this girl, a cherubic epitome of his perfect girlfriend ⎯⎯⎯⎯ but did he really know her at all? had she really done this to him? he attempts to get up, stumbling a bit and catching himself before he falls with his palms against the couch cushion he had just risen from. ❛ why am i so dizzy? i only had half of a drink this.... this isn’t... ❜ he couldn’t finish, his voice is beginning to fade, losing its volume and diction -- he’s starting to sound like he can’t breathe, like a PANIC attack is creeping on him ( and oh, he would have had it if he didn’t have this drug surging through his veins ).










