3 CYRUS' CONDITION

It was Ly who gasped.

"Cy, are you okay? Let's get out of here.", she worriedly asked and then grabbed me to get out of there.

In my peripheral vision, Tyl and Colt was hesitant whether to help the poor guy or to follow us. In the end, even though clueless, they still followed us. I guess the guy already had enough help.

Of course, Tyl and Colt didn't know, only Ly. How could she not, we've known each other ever since. She has always been on my rescue and Ly helped me get through the pain even though she doesn't know what to do.

Doctors, healers, shamans, even shrinks, you name it, we already approached different persons that could possibly help but its always a dead end.

Over the years, I've learned to endure the pain that isn't even mine. Sometimes, I ask, among the millions and millions of people out there, why does it have to be me? Am I some sort of a killer in my past life that I was punished in this life?

I don't know but is it just me or as I grow older, the pain I experience also intensifies to the point that I wasn't able to contain it and slipped. Like this time.

We were sitting in one of the picnic tables near the school field.

I was still holding my arms, trying to soothe the pain that was still there but is already tolerable enough. Lyla was on my side, trying to also soothe me while lightly tapping on my shoulder. I could feel stares beside my face, waiting.

"You know, staring is rude.", I started while looking up at them.

They were still staring at me. And it's starting to get on my nerves.

"Okay, stop it. You two.", Ly butted in.

The two averted their gaze immediately.

Thank goodness!

"Now, tell us what the hell just happened?", Tyl started to question.

"And as I've observed, Ly also knows about it, so I assume that Tyl and I is left in the dark. Hmm?", Colt added.

I guess, the cat is out of the bag.

It's now or never. I may have this strong and doesn't give a shit type of personality but it's different when it comes to my family and friends, I really value and gave importance to their words.

"Cy, I think you should tell them. They'll understand.", Ly said waking me up from my thoughts.

I really don't like moments like this one.

I just sighed and averted my gaze anywhere but them, "I can feel the pain of others but only those that are recognized by my brain as severe one's.", I explained to them.

It was silent for a long time and it's just added to the building tension. I hate it.

"Don't you have something to say?? Like, maybe I'm nuts? Or needed to see a doctor or anyone? It's better than being silent you know.", I said getting irritated.

I was about to get up, I felt so weak right now. Like anytime now, any negative words that comes out of their mouths would definitely hurt. F*ck this condition of mine. Now, it plays with my emotion too.

"Okay", Tyl suddenly said.

What?! Just okay?!

"Are you kidding me? Just Okay?!", I burst.

Tyl calmly replied, "I mean okay. Like you already told us you're gay. It's not like you've become less of a human being or what. Your still the oh-so great Cyrus", he added while smilling.

Colt nodded, agreeing with Tyl.

The 'oh-so great Cyrus' lifted the mood.

"Awhhh... I didn't expect you to say that words Tyl", I said while hugging him.

"Okay now. This is creepy. Stop it Cy.", said Tyl whose trying to escaping from my hug.

I heard Colt and Lyla laughing at the back.

I let go of Tyl and sat down again.

"So, what is it called again?", Colt asked. Here it is, questions.

"Its Mirror pain synesthesia. Any pain that is recognized by my brain as severe, I would feel it and blah blah. It's pretty much me feeling the pain that isn't even mine.", I ended.

Colt just did that expression when you discovered something.

After Colt's question, we just talk about random things. As if they knew that I don't want to talk about it anymore.

Looking at my watch. It's just 3 in the afternoon.

Getting their attention,

"Guys---", Lyla raised one of her eyebrows, "and Gal", she then smiled. I just rolled my eyes while smiling "Whatever. As I was saying, wanna go watch a movie?", I finished.

Colt was about to pass, "My treat.", I said.

"Let's go! But let's eat first, I'm starving.", Colt said while touching his belly.

Tyl and Lyla can't help but to just shook their heads.

"You gold digger.", I said to myself.

"Hey, I heard that.", Colt suddenly said.

"It was meant to. Assh*t!", I said, starting to run off.

"You piece of ---", He wasn't able to finish. I already run off knowing that I would get a hit if I would get caught.

I just saw in my peripheral vision Lyla and Tyl laughing there ass off

What great friends of mine!

Nevertheless, I was relieved. Tyl and Colt didn't hold grudge on me not telling them earlier. They weren't surprised about Ly knowing, they knew we grew up together.

I met them in high school, by the way. Since then, our intestines were tied together. That's weird.*laughs*