Dramatics

Chapter 8 - Dramatics

Damon

My entire body felt heavy, like I was waking from a sedated sleep. Except I didn't remember falling asleep. My neck ached, and my mouth was extremely dry.

My eyes felt heavy as I slowly forced them to open. I stared up at my bedroom ceiling, the sunlight beaming through the stained glass windows.

I couldn't remember how I got here or what even happened last night. The last thing I remembered was dancing with Geraldine. Or was it Tabitha?

I didn't really care to remember her name.

I cleared my throat, the dryness making me wince.

"What the hell happened?" I muttered to myself, my voice coming out gravely as if I had spent the whole night with my mouth wide open. Considering how heavy my entire body felt, I couldn't dismiss the possibility of it being true.

I felt Helix stir, but even he was quieter than usual. I furrowed my brow as I sat up, rubbing my hands down my face.

I paused, pulling my hands away. Something was off; the warmth I usually felt on