TW: brief mention of suicide

Virgil's POV:

I've been smiling way too much around Roman. Why is he making me so happy? I paced around my room. "Virgil?" Speak of the devil. I turn around and see Roman standing in my doorframe. "Oh, hey." I said. "Are you okay? I heard rapid footsteps come from here." He said with concern. Why is he concerned? It's not like he actually cares about me.

I stopped pacing and gave Roman my attention. "Oh, sorry. Did I bother you?" I asked. "No, no! Not at all! It's just, I came to check on you. To make sure you're alright." My eyes widened. He actually cares about me? Of course he doesn't, why would he? You're a mess. I sighed, giving in to the voice in my head.

"Thanks, I guess." I rubbed my forearm. He looked at me, worry showing on his face. "Are you sure?" He asked me. "Yes, I'm sure." He didn't look convinced but he dropped it. "So, isn't your brother coming over?" He asked. "Yea, in an hour or two." I answered.

He tensed up a little, I barely noticed it. "You good?" I asked him. "Y-yea, it's just that I'm not used to other people seeing me." He told me. I gave him a reassuring smile. "How about we relax, huh?" I asked. He nodded.

I led him out to the backyard. We hung out for about 30 minutes. I asked him about people that have lived here and he asked me about life in North Carolina. "Do you mind if I ask something personal?" I asked. "Go ahead." I swallowed the lump in my throat. "H-how did you die?"

He looked at me. "Nobody asked me that..." He took a deep breath. "I didn't die, I was cursed. I was cursed to live as a ghost forever. After my brother committed suicide I was left alone, wondering by myself. I met a strange man who helped me, but cursed me after I said I wanted to leave this place. That's why I have a hard time trusting people."

I felt sympathy for him. I knew he wasn't dead! Still looks like a ghost to me. Shut up. I leaned closer to Roman, if that's possible. "I'm sorry, Roman." He smiled. "It's okay, it was a long time ago." I smiled back. Oh my god, you're in love with a fucking ghost. Shut up!

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