All Chapters of Coming Out of the Deep : Chapter 111 - Chapter 120

Third Party POVLake's vision was blurred like water on glass, and his head throbbed with a force that felt like something was pressing against the inside of his skull, attempting to claw its way out.His hands clutched the sides of his head as if he could keep it together and prevent it from splitting open, while his ears rang like they were about to bleed.Behind his eyes, another type of pain pulsed as if embers had been pushed into his sockets and allowed to smolder, while a high-pitched shriek ripped through the middle of his eardrums like needles being driven inward.He could see Reed's face getting closer, his mouth moving in frantic motions, but he could not hear anything. The sound had gone completely silent, and he opened his mouth to tell Reed he was dying, but nothing came out. His throat closed, air burning in his lungs, and he leaned forward, trembling, as the fire beneath his skin grew.Meanwhile, Reed gripped his shoulders beside himself with worry. "Fuck! What is this

Third Party POV“What is going on with Kairos?” The question hung in the air, and Darian's lips moved before stopping again, without saying anything. What exactly was he supposed to say? Yes, Kairos had said to say whatever, but he knew he didn’t mean that.Furthermore, even if he meant it, he would never be the one to shatter their mother and Mira's world. This was Kairos's business to deal with. “Darian? What are you and your brother not telling me?” she asked, and only then did Darian find his words.He apologized, but said it was not his place to say what was going on with Kairos, and his response made his mother even more concerned. "Kairos can explain himself when he gets home," he added, before asking his mother to excuse him and telling her he needed to check on Mira.His mother's expression was beyond worried now, but she excused Darian, who made his way to the door without missing a beat.But he paused once he was out of his mother's sight, considering the answer he gave and

Lake's POV The door flew open, and Lux and Alec rushed in first, their faces filled with relief and concern. Reed followed behind them, but he lingered at the doorway, keeping his distance as Lux and Alec approached the bed. Lux was the first to reach me; she climbed onto the bed and wrapped her arms around me. I hugged her back."How are you feeling?" she asked, drawing back to look at me, but spoke again before I could respond, brushing hair away from my face. "Why are all these awful things happening to you?""I'm fine now," I said with a small smile, unable to respond to her second question and tell her that this time I had done this to myself.Alec took the next step forward, sitting on the bed and pulling me in for a brief, strong hug. "What did the doctors say?" he asked, and I informed them of their findings, which are consistent with Reed's. I also mentioned that they were running some blood tests to confirm.Reed spoke up from the doorway right at that moment. "I'm heading

Lake's POV The sound of Lux's palm striking Alec's cheek echoed throughout the room, jerking me upright in bed. I stared, perplexed, attempting to catch up with what was happening. Alec stood there, face flushed and equally as shocked.Lux trembled in front of him, her eyes filled with betrayal before she spoke, accusing Alec of trying to hurt her by telling Reed about them. My eyes widened, not only from what he did, but also from Lux's genuine surprise. Didn’t she realize how this looked? Alec was Reed’s friend.Sleeping with him behind Reed's back was not only wrong but also reckless. And now it was unravelling. Alec spoke, stating that he was not sorry. "I told Reed because I wanted him to break up with you."A sob ripped from Lux, and she staggered back, like his words were physical blows. “Why?” she cried, voice trembling. “What did I ever do to you? Why would you do this to me?” Alec stepped toward her. "Don't!" she exclaimed, backing away, her arm jerking up like a shield. “D

Lux's POVMy heart sank the moment I said the words that Alec knew. "Wait, Reed. I did not mean it that way-" I reached for him, panic rising. "I was just trying to express how much I love you. I didn’t mean to say that... I shouldn’t have said that.” But he was not listening. He turned away from me, taking long, heavy strides towards the door."Reed, wait!" My hand grasped the back of his shirt as I chased after him. But he shrugged me off without saying anything, and I scrambled before him, attempting to block the exit. “Please,” I breathed, my arms out. “Just listen to me.” He paused, and for a brief moment, I thought he would listen.But then he just looked at me and I froze because this time I was sure his eyes gleamed with something that seemed unreal. A chill ran through my veins as I stumbled back, and he brushed past me."Reed…" I whispered before pursuing him again. He did not take the elevator. Instead, he turned to the stairs. "Reed!" I called out louder, hurrying after hi