Side Story - Tears of a Lake (Part 1 - Chapter 4)

Chapter 4. "I'm a selfish person."

"Ezra? Shit. I'm sorry, just calm down, ok?" Ren's frantic voice was raised as he reached for his sick friend, who was currently on the verge of hyperventilating. His frail body never looked so fragile. 

As he reached for him, Ezra flinched back, eyes wide in horror. 

"I didn't mean to frighten you, please don't be afraid of me." Ren dropped his hand but didn't move away as Ezra gasped for air. 

Suddenly Ren's eyes began to emit a strange glow, and Ezra felt an eerie compulsion come over him. No matter how hard he tried he couldn't look away. 

"Calm down." Ren's voice reverberated in Ezra's head, the sound was deep and strangely distorted, but instantly a wave of calm washed over his body and his breathing returned to normal. 

"Wha - What was that?" He asked, his voice shaking slightly.