When Logan returned home, Archer was nowhere in sight. The apartment looked the same but not quite at the same time. Things seemed to have been moved from their places. Frowning lightly, he searched for his friend everywhere, but couldn't find him.

Anxious, Logan called him instantly. Once the call connected, he was surprised to hear loud pants from the other side. "What are you doing? Why are you gasping for breath?"

Logan's mind ran wild and he started concocting strange thoughts, one which involved...

"I am at the terrace. I'm learning to do a stunt," Archer informed as he breathed heavily.

"Oh!" Logan was disheartened. He had thought his friend had finally gotten over his ex-girlfriend. Well, it looks like it would take more time.

"I'll look for you. Wait."

When Logan found Archer, the man was trying to do something that resembled a jump but not quite at the same time.

"What are you doing?" Logan stifled a laugh on seeing his friend's awkward actions.

"I am trying a backflip. Fucking hell! It's so difficult," Archer grumbled and tried again, only to end up jumping strangely. It was nowhere close to a backflip or any sort of flip.

"What?" Logan gave his friend a suspicious glance.

"A backflip." Archer stopped suddenly when a thought hit him suddenly. "Can you help me? Can you teach me how to do it? You must know how to do it, right? Can you tell me?"

Archer looked at Logan hopefully, not knowing what kind of a catastrophe he had created for himself. He quirked his brows and clasped his fingers, pleading with him silently.

Logan observed him keenly. The man before him was his friend. He was Archer, his friend Archie. 'But why does he feel so different? So unfamiliar?' he wondered as he pursed his lips.

"Archie, do you really don't know how to do a backflip?" he asked as he gauged Archer's reaction.

Archer was just about to shake his head when he stopped suddenly. A thought sprang in his mind that made him freeze for a moment. 'Shit! What the hell did I do? How could I forget who I am right now?'

Darting a careful peek, he examined Logan's expression. The man was suspicious. His eyes said it all and Archer's heart jumped to his throat.

His mind got thinking instantly and he tried to come up with a lie. "I don't know why, Logan, since the accident, I feel quite troubled," he started, praying silently for him to believe him.

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"I feel scared whenever I attempt to perform a stunt. I..." Archer sighed dramatically, bringing out all his acting experience to work. "What's wrong with me?"

Logan's frown deepened as he stared at the man before him thoughtfully. He had no idea that his stare was giving Archer chills.

The silence was killing him and Archer wanted nothing more than to attempt to convince him. But his years of expertise told him that if he spoke again, he'd surely raise suspicions. So, he remained silent and waited for Logan to react, hoping for him to be convinced by his acting.

But when Logan didn't react for a long time, Archer couldn't wait anymore. Licking his lips nervously, he snapped his fingers before the man, bringing him out of his stupor.

"Earth to Logan, where are you lost?" he teased, putting on a perfect mask.

"I am thinking," Logan replied, his eyes not deviating from Archer's face while Archer held his breath.

"You must still be affected by the accident. The trauma must be stopping you from taking risks," he deduced with his lips pursed.

Archer narrowed his eyes slightly and studied him. He couldn't make out if the man was lying or not. His expression didn't give away anything, except for him being concerned.

'Did he detect something or did he believe me?' Archer wondered while he continued to study Logan. But he switched his expression when he noticed the man's gaze moving towards him.

Archer panicked and instantly made a face filled with agitation and worry. "What do I do then, Logan? How do I overcome this? Can I even overcome this?"

Logan's expression softened and he patted his friend's shoulder. "Of course. You will get over the trauma for sure. You just need to practice the stunts more and get out of your fear."

Archer's heart skipped a beat at his suggestion. For a moment, he couldn't comprehend if Logan was genuinely concerned about him or if it was all a test.

"Archie, should I help you?" Logan asked, returning to his friendly self.

Archer didn't know if he should trust him or not. But he had no choice but to trust him. He couldn't do anything else. He had to complete the mission Calix had assigned him before the day ended.

Succumbing to the circumstance, he nodded and Logan beamed.

"Great. Now, do as I say," Logan instructed while Archer pushed his tongue against the inside of his cheek thoughtfully.

"I will hold you. Try doing a somersault in the air," Logan continued, prompting Archer to take action.

Archer wasn't sure if the method would work. But he didn't voice his thoughts. Instead, he prepared himself to do as he was told.

"Push your legs down with all you might as if you are on a spring," Logan directed while he supported his friend's back.

"On the count of three, try to jump. Bend your body and direct your legs over your head."

'Please let me not end up with broken bones. Please,' Archer prayed while he prepared for the stunt.

"Now. One, two, three."

Archer jumped with all his might, following Logan's instructions while the man in question supported him from behind, helping him to turn his body.

Although it wasn't a perfect turn, Archer still managed to do something close to a flip.

Archer was delighted and once he fell on the crash mat, he jumped to his feet instantly. In glee, he hugged Logan, taking the man's breath away.

"Logan, Logan, Logan, I am so happy. I finally managed to do a stunt, although it wasn't even close. But still, thank you so much. You have no idea. It's my first..."

"Who are you?"

Archer's blabberings came to a complete halt at his question and he looked at him cautiously, losing his joy completely.

"Huh? What are you saying, Logan? Why.."

"You are not my friend, Archie. Who are you?"

On seeing the man about to reply, Logan raised his palm, forcing him to remain quiet before continuing, "I hope you'll be honest with me. Otherwise, don't blame me if I lose my mind."