Unconscious Powers

Arriving back at the hotel, the tension is physical and visible. As soon as I step into the suite, I'm greeted by concerned faces. Zayn rushes toward me, his arms wrapping tightly around me in a warm embrace. It's the first bit of comfort I've felt all night, but even that is tainted by the weight of what just happened.

"You're okay." 

He whispers, his voice laced with relief, holding me like he thought he might lose me. He said that more to himself.

Candy hands me a glass of water, her expression anxious. 

"Drink this. You look like you've seen a ghost."

I take the glass with shaky hands and sip, trying to steady myself. The room is quiet except for the faint hum of the city outside, everyone waiting for me to speak, but I don't even know where to start.

Mika finally breaks the silence, her voice low but urgent. 

"You need to know something." 

She says, her eyes locking onto mine. 

"You're the reason Price fainted."