I Paused My Game.to Be Here Novels & Stories

Chase P.O.V Sitting in the game room with Greg playing on my retro pinball machine, and Lucas and I playing on the PlayStation on a favorite game of mine that I like to play to unwind Call Of Duty, I do nothing but think of Savannah. Lucas is kicking my ass as I am that distracted, I am losing focus. “Dude you are pussy whipped,” Lucas says as he kills my character again. “Fuck you, man,” I throw a cushion at his head. My aim being accurate it hits, and we both laugh at the encounter.

My lips parted but no words came out. What the hell kind of game was this?

Whoever was playing this game—I was going to find them. And end it.

Not even Stephany got in trouble that caused me this much pain as I feel right now. I should get myself distracted with something. I got up from bed gently. Trying not to wake Stephany up. I went to my play store and selected a game to get mind off that girl. On playing, I connected with some of my friends who were still up at that time and we played together. It worked for a while. Not until I saw a pic that came up of a young girl that looked just like the young girl I saw hours ago. I paused the game and realized that the image came as a message from one of my friends

I moved away, smiling at him sheepishly. “Sorry...” I stated. He avoided my eyes before he averted it back to his computer. He continued the paused game before yawning, and I grabbed that as an excuse that I need to go home right now. “Hey, I think you’re already tired. I’m gonna head home right now,” I stated. He turned his gaze upon me, looking like he doesn’t want me to go yet. But I knew he couldn’t say anything right after those weird moments happened earlier.

Go home and wait for me. The screen went dark.

It sounded as if he had been waiting for the moment I opened my eyes. The question was a mockery and I pushed myself upright, my stomach twisting, as I rasped, “Why am I here?” His eyes gleamed. “Because you’re ready for the next game.” I froze. “No.” I was tired of his games. Done with them all. But he didn't think of it that way.

"I'm in the middle of a game. Just do your thing for now and stop bothering me." Right after he finished speaking, the rhythmic beeping of a disconnected tone could be heard. The woman blinked in confusion, momentarily at a loss for words. Then, Giselle said, "What game is he playing? Send me his player ID."

Another reason I need my phone. I project the idea of wiggling until my toes get the idea and obey. Slowly, my locomotive functions kick in but with it comes another realization, the beast is stirring. I stand and take in my room. Apparently, I'd blacked out and the beast'd taken over, destroying everything, furniture and all. The bed was the only thing left untouched. I walk to my phone to find the screen split in different directions but it still works. 7:21 pm ****** I head downstairs, opting to call Junnev but stop when I remember he has a game tonight. Their first game of the season.

Me: i ammm Me: you just dont listen 😭 I paused. Then— Me: im happy, okay? My thumb hesitated just a fraction before continuing. Me: like… really happy I swallowed gently as I felt a small pang settle into my chest, the.flicker of something real. I ignored it. Me: i didn’t think i’d be Me: I mean with all these A second passed. Then the push— Me: but i am I leaned back slightly, watching the screen like it might give something away. Seconds passed. Then—