#i will answer eventually

How long had he been outside? Realistically, probably only a couple of minutes. But with the way he felt weak you could've easily conviced him it had been hours kneeled on the ground, hunched over and vomiting out everything in his system. He wasn't even sure how he managed, he hadn't eaten that much, maybe that's why he felt so dizzy.

Silas tried to focus on his surroundings. It was already dark out, probably around midnight. The air felt cold, the grass sharp on his palms. He could still feel the sweat on his skin. All he really managed to do was take deep, controlled breaths.

Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe in, breathe―

A concerned voice called out from behind him. "Silas, dear? Are you still out here?" He didn't respond. Hearing the footsteps approach him suddenly made breathing hard once again.

"It's cold out here, you should come inside." He crouched beside Silas, attempting to reassure him by calmly petting the back of his head.

"N-no, no... Not right now, please." Silas managed to stammer out, he could already feel his eyes watering, his stomach twisting and the bile rising up in his throat. Or at the very least it was more saliva, he doubted he had anything else left in him.

The hand moved to his shoulder. "Silas, let's go inside." The voice no longer bothered with concern, his tone was final. It would almost be demanding if it wasn't so gentle.

"God, just give me a second." He whispered. Silas didn't want to throw up again, but he was so close. Too close, he could feel his breath on his face, sickening.

But he had a feeling that even if he tried, nothing else would come out, only a series of hollow gags.

"Now, Silas." Thankfully, he got up, extending a hand toward him so he could do so as well.

... Silas clutched the fabric of his clothing, still hyperventilating. He desperately didn't want to go inside, not with him. Staying outside and freezing to death sounded so, so much better. But his hand moved to take his on its own, what choice did he have? It hurt less when he didn't fight.