19.

Cole's P.O.V.

I run towards Xavier's house. I still remember where it is, from the last time I went there.

With my breath all gone, and my legs aching, I reach the house. My heart is pumping so hard I can hear it echo throughout my body. I don't see any cars outside.

Maybe his parents are at work.

Metaphorically, I have two roads I can go down.

One, I knock on the door and hope that Xavier is there by himself and fine and I can know for sure if he is okay, but I risk the chance of his parents opening the door and killing me and Xavier.

Or.

Two, I can walk away and have the thought of Xavier being not okay in my mind, pestering and worrying me until I see Xavier at school.

I stand there thinking.

Which is the best option?

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