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22.
Cole's P.O.V.
I close the closet door behind me. The little slits in the door help me see through to Xavier. He is so nervous, his eyes look red and watery. He looks so small on his bed. So small and helpless. So skinny and bruised and hurt and limp.
His frail chest quickly falls up and down with each breath he takes. I just want to hug and comfort him. I want to cradle him. I catch my thoughts before they take me to a place I'm not ready to go to yet. Yet. I repeat to myself. Yet.
The door downstairs opens and I hear heavy footsteps climb up to Xavier's room. Xavier looks towards his door nervously, he looks back at the closet which I am in. Big eyes pleading me for safety. Safety I wish I could give him, but I am not sure I can.
Stay strong Xavier, stay strong. Xavier lies his delicate body on the bed.
"Xavier."
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