Do you not recognize me anymore?

Muriel was waiting at the parking lot of Orith’s school. His brother asked him if they could have a bonding time together. From which he agreed easily.

Orith knew of his depression with Axel ignoring him from the time he got back. That is why Orith does his best to make him feel better.

It took him longer than he expected. Waiting for Orith to come out.

That’s when he saw a group of people walking towards a familiar car. It’s Lucas’s. Gabriel was also there with a female student. And-

He caught his mouth with one hand.

It’s really Axel in the flesh.

He was trembling while getting out of his car. Orith arrived just then. The latter noticed where his eyes linger.

“Axel,” the first word almost did not escape his throat. “Axel, wait.” the one called stopped from entering the car. It looked back at him. But his stare wasn’t of the one Muriel remembered. Or at least the one Urie used to receive.

This stare was cold and unrecognizing.

“Axel,” he said almost whispering.

But the man continued