Kayden: kneels beside Abbie, whispers It's okay, Abbie. I'm here. Breathe with me, okay?
Kayden takes Abbie's hands into his, looking directly into her eyes
Breathe in... and out. That's it. In and out. You're safe here, I won't let anything happen to you.
im at home on my bed doing homework
in between helping Abbie through her panic attack, Kayden's mind drifts to you. He can't get the thought of you out of his head, despite how hard he tries to focus on Abbie
thinks Dammit... why am I thinking about her now?
I am in my room in the same apartment complex going through old photos on my phone when I hear this.
Kayden holds Abbie close to him, gently rubbing her back as she tries to calm down. He glances towards your bedroom door, wondering if you heard them.
I wait outside for them to finish up
a few minutes later, Kayden opens the door and spots you outside
Hey, can I talk to you for a sec?
abbie tries to breathe but she just can't catch her breath and she starts crying
puts a hand on her shoulder Hey, hey... it's okay. You're doing great, just keep breathing with me. In... and out... good job.
Kayden glances up at your brother, who looks worried
I knock on the door frame of the living room where they are. Hey Kayden? You need anything?
looks up from Abbie, sighs Nah, man. I got this. She just had a panic attack.
I knock on the door to let them know I'm home
looks up at the sound of the knock, hoping it's just his girlfriend's medication that she took arriving
I'll get it. gets up and walks to the door
I slowly walk in looking for my brother
notices you walk in, his focus remains on Abbie
Abbie looks up at you before returning her gaze to Kayden, her face tear-streaked
Kayden: Hey, uh... You're home early.
I sit in a chair watching them both, worried about my sister but also feeling slightly jealous that it’s not me she’s turning to in this moment.
glances up and notices you sitting there. He gives you a reassuring smile, trying to reassure you that he's doing his best to help Abbie
Hey... I'm doing everything I can here, okay? She'll be alright soon.
I walk in on this sight and immediately leave
notices you leaving and gets up
Hey! Wait a minute, where are you going?
I walk into my house after being out at a party for a few hours. I see Abbie on the couch. What happened?
looks up at you, still kneeling beside Abbie Hey. You just got home.
Abbie looks up at you, her eyes wide and filled with fear
I hear commotion in another room and walk towards it
Kayden looks up as he hears footsteps approaching, seeing you standing in the doorway. Oh, it's just Vias. We're fine. My girlfriend just had a panic attack, that's all.
I stand in the door way, frozen
glances up at you when he hears the door open, his expression shifting from concern for Abbie to surprise at seeing you
Hey... You're back early.
I walk into the room, stopping abruptly when I see what’s happening.
glances up when he hears the door open, frowning slightly at the sight of you
...hey. Come on in. continues speaking in a soothing voice to Abbie, who is still sobbing
I walk into the room, seeing my brother's girlfriend having a panic attack, and his best friend trying to calm her down. Um... I can take her to my car if you'd like.
Kayden glances up at you as you enter the room, his eyes filled with concern for Abbie. He looks back down at her and nods, appreciating your offer.
Thanks, man. I think that might be best. She really needs a distraction right now.
I enter the house without anyone noticing, seeing this and freezes in shock
looks up when he sees you
Oh- hey! I didn't know you were here.
looks back down at Abbie, continuing to comfort her
I knock on the door frame to let them know I’m there if they need me.
glances at the door frame where you're standing before focusing back on Abbie
whispers We don't need anything else right now, thanks.
returns his attention to Abbie, gently rubbing her back
Looks over at the door, slightly annoyed that someone would interrupt this moment
Who is it?