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That night, I didn’t really sleep.I lay next to Liam, looking at the black roof while my mind kept whirling non-stop. Each time I shut my eyes, all I could picture was Noah’s face, hurt, tired but still hard-headed and set on his goals. The noise of blows hitting the ring still rang in my ears.I turned to my side again and again.Until Liam's voice broke the quiet next to me.“Sienna.”I faced him. He haSienna's POV Morning came too quickly.I didn’t even feel like I had really rested. The moment I opened my eyes, the first thing that came to mind again was Noah.I quickly got out of bed. I couldn’t just stay there any longer.I walked into the kitchen and opened a fridge.Then I froze and emptied.Not fully bare, but there was nothing good enough. Nothing that felt right for Noah.How had he been eating all this time? Was he eating properly? Or just eating whatever he could find?A sick feeling settled in my chest again.“No."I moved my head from side to side. This can't keep going in this way.I closed the fridge fast, spun around, and went back to the room.Liam was still asleep.I walked over. Gently shook his arm.“Liam."He let out a groan, still half asleep.“Sienna?"
Sienna's POV That night, I didn’t really sleep.I lay next to Liam, looking at the black roof while my mind kept whirling non-stop. Each time I shut my eyes, all I could picture was Noah’s face, hurt, tired but still hard-headed and set on his goals. The noise of blows hitting the ring still rang in my ears.I turned to my side again and again.Until Liam's voice broke the quiet next to me.“Sienna.”I faced him. He had cracked his eyes a bit, peeking at me in the dark.“You’re still awake?”I shook my head lightly.“I can’t sleep.” My answer was honest.He gave a soft breath and moved a bit nearer.“Try to take a break,” he said softly “We will go there again tomorrow.”I looked at him, wishing I could do exactly that.Sleep and Rest. Forget everything for just a few hours.But how
Sienna's POV The ride home was much more calm than when we had arrived. The gentle buzz of the motor filled the quiet of night. I sat still looking out a window at the street passing by.The city lights went by one after another.They were all weak. For some reason every one of them made me think of Noah.I shut my eyes for a bit. All I could see was him in the ͏circle. He moved in a manner. He took hits without stepping. His eyes stayed on like nothing was there except him and the gameMy chest felt tight once more. "I still can't think of it."Liam, who was next to me, glanced at me some. "What do you think?""I did not know a thing." My voice felt very weary."All this time he was going there to practice. His body turned out like that." I swallowed hard and said, "I had no clue."Liam didn't answer away.I let out a laugh. It was bitter.
Sienna's POV The auto at last stopped in front of the spot again.The same spot that, not long ago, had made me feel like I’d lost my boy and, at the same time found him again in a whole new way of himself.I stared out the window.The low lights, the soft noises coming from inside, and the door that looked to be between our world and the world Noah picked.The auto door popped open. Noah got out first. I didn’t budge right off till my legs at last went, Liam getting out next to me.I didn’t want this to end like this.Not tonight.“Noah,” I called.He stopped and glanced back slightly.I moved near, trying to keep in check all I wished to say all at a time."Don’t miss Mommy's calls any more, okay." I said soft but strong.I gazed at him strongly, asking without really asking.He looked at me for a bit before he
Noah's POV I really ate. Slowly. A bit at a time.Not because I was hungry.But since I had to find something else to do, besides looking at their eyes.The meal at last stopped, even if none of us truly liked it. I could hardly recall the flavor of the dish I had. All seemed dull, taken in a quiet that was too thick and full with stuff left unspoken.I set my fork down slowly.Dad was the first to end the quiet. “Do you wish to be a boxing player, Noah?”The query made me raise my head right away. Our gazes touched for a bit before I moved my head side to side.“No.”My answer was short. Clear.Mommy spoke right after him.“Then why are you working out like that?” Her voice showed fear. “Your body is full of marks Noah.”I took a calm breath. My eyes quickly looked down at my hands, to the spots that weren’t all better yet.
Noah's POVThe car stopped in front of the restaurant. I looked out the window for a moment. The warm lights inside were nice. It was a difference from the training place we were at earlier. That place was not nice.We got out of the car. Went inside. The restaurant smelled good. I usually like it when it smells like food. Now I was not hungry at all.We sat down. Mommy and Daddy sat on one side. I sat across from them. It felt like I was in trouble or something. Daddy gave me the menu.“Just order what you want." He sounded calm. It felt like he was not really calm.I looked at the menu. I was not really reading it.“Anything." Daddy nodded. Then he looked at Mommy.“What do you want, Sienna?" I felt like Mommy was looking at me. Like she was trying to figure out what I was thinking.“Anything." Daddy sighed. “Alright.
Sienna's POV Between us, a small silence now settled, but this time it felt like a bridge connecting us. He almost lifted his hand, almost touched me, but held back, as if giving me space to choose.“I hope,” he paused, his gaze falling to my hand before rising back to my face, “you stay
Sienna's POV Today’s morning was very warm. Like always, I got up first, switched on the soft kitchen lights, and started making breakfast. The aroma of toasted bread and eggs began to permeate the space, creating a subtle feeling of tranquility.I remained fixated on the
Sienna's POV We began assembling the blocks one by one. Noah burst into loud laughter every time Liam put a wall piece the wrong way. “Daddy, that’s upside down! The house will fall over!”Liam pretended to grumble. “Your dad has been an architect for three whole minutes, don’t dist
Liam's POV Emily's contact caused me to tense up.In the past at some point I could have eased up. That’s not the case now. Not anymore.“I will ensure you are properly looked after," I stated calmly. “I cannot remain here.”“Why?" Emily begged. "Is







