Alex’s Point of View
Soundtrack: Motto by NF
“Wake up,” I jerked the blonde-haired man’s shoulder violently, stirring him from his sleep. Immediately his eyes flashed open as he let out a frustrated groan. The second his eyes landed on me though, he was scattering away. He jumped up, stumbling over the flurry of blankets and pillows on his bed as he pressed himself back into the wall.
“Who are you and what are you doing in my room?” He demanded to know, but I was just grateful he wasn’t the type to wake up and scream. Those were the worst.
“I’m a friend, and I’m just here to talk,” I said casually folding my arms over my chest and stepping back from him to show that I was here to make peace. It was a habit I’d learned a long time ago. Give people more space and they might trust you a
