Almost Human

JAYDEN'S POV

I suddenly felt really depressed. I couldn't remember anything, I was afraid of bright lights and cars. Every time somebody made a reference to an old incident, I wouldn't be able to remember it. I feel absolutely pathetic.

Right now, I was curled up on my bed. Most of the Avenged Family was here, but they were downstairs making lunch. My boss, Chris, gave me a few weeks off for my leg to heal then I have to get back to work. I was spending my time by sitting in bed, and staring into space.

The rest of them knew I was feeling depressed. That's why they're giving me some alone time to think. I love them so much, but I just can't feel any emotion.

I heard somebody knock on my door. "It's open." I mumbled out. I didn't think the person would be able to hear me, but he did. Brian popped his head in from behind the door.

Brian walked in and sat on the end of the bed. He softly smiled at me and patted my good leg. "I heard you're not feeling too good." he said. I sighed and answered his question, "I just want to remember. I just feel so frustrated. I'm trying so hard to remember everything, and I get nothing."

BRIAN'S POV

I don't know what to say. I don't think I want her to remember, I don;t want her to remember all the things I said to her. "Maybe it's better of you don't try. Instead of trying to remember old memories, make new ones."

She laughed at my cheesy-ness and said, "Brian's words of wisdom. I'll try to remember that." she grinned at me. I patted her good leg again and got off the bed. I carried her to her computer and sat her on the wheeled chair, while I sat on the other.

I started up her computer, and spent the next few hours playing Slender. She really was scared of the Slender man. I had to admit, even I was kinda scared.

But I acted tough for Jay. She covered her mouth to refrain from screaming, then laughed as the Slender Man killed us for the 10th time. "You should have seen your face! you were like-" she imitated my face when I screamed.

We burst out in laughter and held our stomachs. Our laughter died down, and we headed downstairs to the others.

"We heard a lot of screaming..." Zacky said in a sing-song voice and wiggled his eyebrows at us as Brian laid me down on the sofa. Jay slapped Zacky's left arm and I slapped his right arm.

"Oooowww..." he whined as he rubbed his arms. I high-fived Jay as I sat down in front of her.

JAYDEN'S POV

Brian sat down in front of me. I suddenly had a flashback. I gripped the arms of the sofa and held my breath.

Brian and I were running around somebody's house. I saw Matt cooking on his grill, so I assumed it was Matt's house. I remember Brian, patching up my cut on my arm. Then I remembered, Brian and I in my house...

He was making a sandwich. Then we kissed. We kissed? Do I even like him? Is this really a memory?

"Jay!" a voice snapped me out of my thoughts. Brian shook my shoulders slightly. His eyes were concerned and voice worried. "I remembered something.." I murmured. I hadn't realized I was sweating, and my twitches were starting again.

Everyone was dancing around in joy while I limped out to the dining table to eat my pills. I was quite confused about my second memory.

"What memory was it?" asked Gena. I closed my eyes and pictured it again, then answered, "Umm.. Matt was cooking BBQ, we were all in his backyard, and I was running from Brian." Brian seemed to be the happiest to hear it.

I left out the second memory. It was kinda awkward... "That's all?" asked Jimmy as he hugged me tightly. I nodded. I hugged everyone, and Johnny decided it was the perfect time for a celebration. He took out a few bottles of beer from my fridge and we partied like animals.

I couldn't shake of the image of Brian kissing me on my couch. What was that all about? Maybe I should ask Jimmy. Yeah, maybe I will. But later. I don't want to ruin the party.