MasukPhoenixWhat does it feel like to be tired?I didn’t even remember anymore. Not to sound whiny, but ever since I fell into this coma, I’ve started to miss all the little things I used to find annoying. Like being tired of having to be the responsible twin to someone as chaotic as Phoebe, or always having to live up to the “golden child” image of the family. Sometimes, I wish I could be like her—wild, carefree, and not constantly wearing this mask of perfection.I remember her dropping popcorn all over the couch during her third Gilmore Girls binge of the week.“I’ll do my homework later,” she said.“Stop nagging, Phoenix. I’ll clean it up, okay?”Back then, I’d always just walk away instead of starting a fight. But now? I’d kill for that kind of chaos again. I miss the normal stuff. The everyday noise.Now I can only see myself—kind of transparent, stuck in this ugly hospital gown like a wound that won’t heal. I wander the halls, watching tired faces, muffled sobs, and hope hanging in
PhoebeBy the time we made it back to the dorms, I couldn’t stop thinking about what had happened earlier. My anxiety must’ve been full-blown, because I wasn’t even watching where I was going and ended up tripping over a pretty big rock near the front gate.Finley caught me just in time. I also saw Adonis reaching out like he was about to do the same, but Finley got to me faster.A bunch of people saw it—especially Coach Cooper. I even apologized, even though it obviously wasn’t my fault. I mean, yeah, I’m clumsy, but I wouldn’t trip over stuff on purpose.“You okay?” Finley asked.I just nodded, quickly finding my balance and standing up. I let out a long sigh as we parted ways with Coach Cooper, who told us to get some rest.In the lounge, I sat down next to Hayden. He told me he was staying off social media for a while, for my sake. Honestly, I didn’t care what people online were saying—good or bad.Adonis had gone to the kitchen and came back with a glass of warm milk. Zion left w
PhoebeI refused to talk to Hayden.Adonis stepped in and explained my mood, and Hayden finally backed off. I was mentally drained today, and all I could hope for was that I’d feel better tomorrow.Under the warm stream of the dorm shower, I tried to wash away all the stress. I stayed in there so long my fingertips wrinkled. I even found myself enjoying the citrusy scent of the shampoo Tyra picked out when we were out shopping at the Livingstone minimart.At first, I didn’t want it—I’ve always preferred minty scents like the ones back home. But damn, she was right. That fresh lemony smell hit differently, like it cleared out my whole brain. Even when I dried my hair with the hairdryer, the scent still lingered.When I stepped out of the bathroom, Zion was already sitting on my bed, his right leg crossed over the left. He smiled big when he saw me, opening his arms wide as he flipped the book he was reading face down on the nightstand.“I’m gonna change real quick,” I said, tossing my
Phoebe“Hey, Phoebe.”A horn honked, followed by a familiar voice calling out from the distance. I stopped walking and looked up, spotting Finley leaning out of Zion’s car window. For a second, I just stood there, caught off guard by his sudden appearance. Then my feet started moving toward him on their own.He jerked his chin toward the passenger seat. Without saying much, I got in and shut the door. A wave of quiet relief slowly spread through my chest. I wasn’t sure what to say first—only that I was glad it was Finley who came.He’s always known how to calm me down—no pressure, no theatrics, just his presence, like a cool breeze in the middle of a heatwave.“Let me guess... Hayden sent you,” I muttered, eyes on the road as dusk settled in, casting everything in that blueish winter hue.“You got it. He told me before you guys left... and Zion, too. Actually, Zion was the loudest one. He wouldn’t stop bugging me during my game two hours ago.” Finley chuckled, starting the engine.“He
PhoebeBy the Moon Goddess, I’ve never seen anything this grand in my entire life.From Hayden’s car window, I stared in awe at the four-story building that looked more like a European palace than a regular home. When we pulled up, a line of guards stood like a human fence along both sides of the driveway. Dressed in black uniforms, they looked like modern Jedi knights—but way more intimidating.My heart sank. This wasn’t just a powerful pack—Silver Claw basically owned everything within a radius the size of Texas. It felt like its own universe, complete with strict rules and a theatrical lifestyle. Take Hayden, for example—always dressed sharp like royalty, but his hair? It looked like something straight out of a K-pop concert.“Oh, my sweet boy.”A woman stepped out of the silver-carved double doors. Her long hair shimmered in silver and blonde tones, and her swan-shaped earrings glinted in the light. She looked like a magical creature—more fairy than wolf. Her movements were gracef
PhoebeFor a split second, my heart was pounding with anticipation as I kept tapping the bottom-right corner of my phone screen. Then my headset buzzed with the sound, "Victory!" I tossed my phone onto the table and shot up from my seat, cheering like crazy.“They didn’t see it coming! I pulled off a solo straight push!” I yelled toward Hayden, who stood there with his usual calm, elegant vibe.I jumped into his arms without thinking—until I heard Finley’s subtle cough and caught his eye gesture toward Coach Cooper, who stood behind us.The euphoria was insane. It was my first game ever—2-0 for Divergent Howls. That score gave us the confidence to strut into Leg 1 like we owned the place. Adonis pulled me into a side hug as I let go of Hayden, tapping my chin gently with his fist and flashing that rare, million-dollar smile of his—like it was something exclusive he only shared with me.“Totally worth dying for you guys,” Zion said smugly, proud of how he’d lured the enemy away earlier
PhoebeRight after Adonis answered my question, my body went stiff. That strange sensation returned, and I couldn’t feel my legs. The hairs on the back of my neck stood up instantly. I tried to open my mouth. “Is there something you want to say to me?” My gaze fell to the floor, unwilling to meet
Phoebe “What did you do to Adonis? What the hell was that? Is he...?” The questions spilled out of me, one after another, my voice trembling. My brain was spiraling into panic mode as I took in Adonis lying on the floor, motionless. His body was lifeless, his pale skin stretched taut, and veins s
Phoebe“I can handle this.”I was still trying to calm myself, trying to make sense of my confusing feelings towards Hayden. Usually, he was cold, arrogant, and kept his distance, but today, something was different. There was a gentleness in his voice and a look in his eyes, as if he was holding ba
Phoebe "Why?" Zion’s brows furrowed as he waited for my answer. I had already distanced myself from him, and he took a step back as well. If this continued, I feared I wouldn’t be able to restrain myself. My whole body had nearly succumbed to him. I rubbed my hands over my face, trying to pull m







