forum I Am Not As Fine As I Seem (OPEN)

Started July 19, 2018 by Deleted user

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Thomas smiled at Damien in the audience, and then focused on looking at the director for a review, “Thomas, you did amazing! That was by far the best performance so far.”
Lillia smiled at Thomas, which he tried to ignore. Then she even wrapped her arms around Thomas’ waist, making him stiffen uncomfortably, as she said, “I like him too, he’d definitely be the best actor.” She then proceeded to peck Thomas on the cheek.
He glued his eyes to the director, hoping he’d give the excuse for Thomas to leave. The director smiled fondly, “If you think so, Lillia, than I think we’ve found our new actor,” The director clapped again, and even though Thomas expected to feel immense joy and accomplishment, all he felt was uncomfortableness. The director told one of the interns to send the rest of the people auditioning away.

(I think I might drop out, Antoine isn't doing anything…)

(;n; are you sure? Antoine was the sick person…)

Damien clapped after the audition ended. When he heard the director say that Thomas got the part, he grinned up at him and clapped furiously. He did notice that Thomas seemed the slightest bit of uncomfortable, but it also could have been nervousness. It could be excitement for all Damien knew; he was bad at reading expressions.

“We’ll see you on Wednesday, Mr. Manchester,” The director grinned at him, and Lillia wormed her way closer. He said a polite goodbye, and beelined for the closest exit, which happened to be the back one. Thomas would walk around the building or something and meet Damien in the front, of vice versa. But as soon as he turned, Lillia was there. She put her hands on Thomas’ shoulders, a small smile on her face, “Aren’t you happy you got the part? I knew my uncle had good taste.”
Thomas stiffened a little, then replied politely, “Well, yes, I’m very fortunate.” Lillia leaned closer, and Thomas took a few steps back. She followed, backing him up against the wall. She pressed herself against him, then smooshed her mouth against his, all the while fingering her hands up Thomas’ shirt. He was so shocked he could barely do anything, but his mind screamed. Stopstopstopstopstop. He tried to worm away, but Lillia grabbed his waist roughly, pressing him against the wall. He tried to call out, but Lillia just kissed him harder, stifling the noise slightly.

Damien decided that it would be best to meet Thomas out front. He squeezed through the crowd of annoyed actors that were planning on auditioning after Thomas, rolling his eyes as they grumbled about it. He then stood inside by the front door, leaning against the wall while waiting for Thomas.

Lillia’s hands crawl everywhere like spiders, and that was where Thomas could not handle. He forcefully tried to shove away from her, but that didn’t change the fact that he was pressed against the wall, so he yelled, “Damien!” But Lillia just pressed herself against him again and he subconsciously let out a whimper. She bit at his lower lip and he struggled to get free, getting his mouth away just long enough to shout again, “Damien!”

In the distance, he heard a tiny voice calling his name. At first he thought he was just imagining things, but then he heard it again. It was difficult to hear how urgently the voice was, so Damien decided to walk a steady pace as he tried to remember which direction the voice had come from. And this is how I get lost. He thought as he made his way out of the lobby area.

(I think I might drop out, Antoine isn't doing anything…)

(;n; are you sure? Antoine was the sick person…)

I mean, he's just sitting there…)

Lillia stole the breath meant for another shout right out of his lungs. Hot tears started falling out of his eyes as he tried to struggle free, but Lillia held onto him tightly. She moved her lips away from his, giving him enough time to shout again, “Damien, please-“ She bit down on his shoulder hard enough to draw blood, and Thomas let out another pained yelp.

Damien heard the voice again, only this time it sounded more desperate. It was louder, too. He turned down a back hallway to the left, which led him to an area that seemed to lead backstage. When he got to the room he heard the voice coming from, the first thing he noticed was the girl from the auditions pushing…someone…against the wall.

Lillia had undone Thomas’ belt buckle when he first caught sight of Damien. His cry was stopped short by Lillia, who forcibly kissed him again. Thomas pushed the girl’s face away, the other hand reaching out towards Damien as a plea for help, just to stop what Lillia was doing.

"What the hell?" He muttered, peering over the girl's shoulder to see- Oh no. When Damien saw Thomas's face, he gasped loudly as anger coursed through his body. In one swift motion, he ran up to the girl and tugged at her shoulders, ripping her from Thomas. She stumbled back, but to his disappointment she didn't fall down.

(I guess when they go back to the house, they find him passed out or something, because the sickness is taking over him… or… I dunno. But he's seriously at home doing nothing.)

(I feel like when more of them discover that he isn't feeling good you might get to do more. Also, the more symptoms the more likely everyone is to figure it out.)

(I guess when they go back to the house, they find him passed out or something, because the sickness is taking over him… or… I dunno. But he's seriously at home doing nothing.)

(Yeah, maybe he could vomit or something)

Symptoms:
-Rash (First sign)
-Loss of appetite
-Nausea/vomiting
-Seizures (Some cases)
-Weakness or possible paralysis
-Extreme, unhealthy weight loss
-Black spots on skin
-Blindness or spotty vision (Happens slowly)

"What the hell?" He muttered, peering over the girl's shoulder to see- Oh no. When Damien saw Thomas's face, he gasped loudly as anger coursed through his body. In one swift motion, he ran up to the girl and tugged at her shoulders, ripping her from Thomas. She stumbled back, but to his disappointment she didn't fall down.

Thomas clung against Damien as soon as the girl was off him, crying into the other’s shoulder, “Da-Damien, Damien-“ He was cut off by his own heavy sob. Free, I’m free now- A shudder coursed through his body of what could’ve just happened, what had been going to happen. He cried harder, pressed his face against Damien’s shirt.
Lillia crossed her arms and sneered at Damien, “What are you doing here?” The disgust was apparent in her voice.

"I could ask you the same." Damien growled, placing a protective arm around Thomas's shoulder. "What the hell do you think you're doing?! If someone wants to stop, stop goddammit!"

The girl didn’t bat an eye, rather, she retorted with a flippant hand wave through the air, “He didn’t say stop.”
That only made Thomas cry even harder, and he tucked himself closer to Damien as if to shield himself from the world. He hands shook as he hid his face. Safe, I’m safe now, Damien’s here.

Damien clenched his fists. "It- I…" He growled, finally deciding to just give her the finger. "F**k you. Die in a hole." He then turned to Thomas, his expression softer. "C'mon, let's go."

Thomas nodded tightly, still trying to shrink in place. Just follow Damien… He told himself, struggling to stop the tears running down his face. He clutched Damien’s hand like a lost pup, other hand fastening his belt back up tightly.

Damien led Thomas out of the room and towards the lobby. He didn't dare bring up what had happened, deciding that it was best to let Thomas talk when he was ready.