𝑅𝑢𝑛𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠 (𝐻𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜𝑛)

𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑤𝑜: 𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑒

Trigger warning || Warning mentions of depression, death, anxiety, and  neglect.

Hope mikealson Pov
I laid in Landon's arms for what felt like hours just letting all of the pain out he just held me the whole time he didn't seem to get mad or anything he was just so calm and caring and seemed to know exactly how to calm me down. I was fine now but didn't really want to let go. But finally did move. "Thanks." I say. Landon was almost disappointed about her moving but smiled. "Anytime Hope." He said. I thought for a minute before looking at him. "So you wanna talk about why you're on this bus?" I ask. "Do you?" Landon asked. "Okay yeah that's fair, but seriously." I say. "Well as you know I'm a foster child and I've seen my fair share of bad homes and well my current foster parents are pretty horrible they won't feed us, makes me sleep in the closet which I kinda have a thing with small spaces. They do a lot of bad stuff and I just don't want to be there anymore. My brother is normally with me but he's at a good place and I won't take that away from him so I left in the middle of the night."  Landon said he was shaking very bad obviously very uncomfortable and anxious. I grab his hand and squeeze it. "I'm so sorry Landon. I won't let them hurt you again though." I say now determined to help him. Landon holds my hand back and I rub his arm. "Thank you Hope." He said still shaking pretty bad. I nod before putting my other hand on his cheek. "It's okay just breathe." I say noticing his breathing start to get heavy.

Landon Kirby POV
I wasn't sure what was wrong with me but I couldn't calm down my heart was pounding and my breathing was starting to get heavy worried a panic attack was coming on. As much as Hope tried to calm me it wasn't working I started hyperventilating.  Hope then kissed me to calm my breathing which worked I was still shaking but at least I wasn't still hyperventilating.  After my breathing got steady she broke it before just holding my hand. "Is that better?" She says in a soft voice. I nod. "Yes much better, thank you." I say. "No problem, you should get some rest it's very late." Hope said. I found it adorable how concerned she was about me. "I'm okay thanks though." I reply. Hope sighs softly. "Landon it's 4 am you need at least a little sleep." Hope said. "And so do you." I say before putting my arm around her casually. Hope look at him before then seeing that the dude from earlier had moved closer. I didn't even know he was there I just wanted to be close to Hope I didn't care about anything else at the time I just wanted her close. Hope got a little closer to me. I could feel my heart racing she was so beautiful. We just talked most of the night and after awhile fell asleep close together until we were woken by the sunlight and then realized that was our stop.

Hope mikealson POV
   I woke up with my head on Landon's chest I blush slightly but couldn't help but smile I was up before him but I didn't want to move because I didn't want to wake him. Finally the bus came to a stop and I gently nudged him to wake him it didn't take much because turns out he actually had been awake the whole time. "I think this may be one of our stops." I say. "Where are you headed?" Landon asked. "I'm not sure. You?" I ask. "Same, do you want to get off here then? We can stay together if you'd like that way we won't be alone." He said. "That sounds great, let's go then." I say before standing up I grab my bag and then stood waiting for Landon he did the same then we walked out and got off the bus. We were in Georgia a little outside of Atlanta. I look around unsure of where to go or what to do since I never been there before. Landon then looks at me as we both realize we have nowhere to go I guess this wasn't such a good idea after all. And to make matters worse the creepy dude from the bus got off at the same stop as us. He looks at us he could tell we were lost and was definitely going to take advantage of that. He walks up to us both of us being very uncomfortable. He then spoke "You kids look lost, How about you come with me I can help of course for a price." The man said. I give a friendly smile even though I was uncomfortable. "Thank you sir but we are fine thanks." I say before moving closer to Landon trying to put as much distance between us and the man as possible.

Landon Kirby POV
I grab Hope's hand trying to make sure that man wouldn't get anywhere near her. He then spoke again this time more aggressive then last. "You're coming with me. And you girly will do what I say understand." He said. Hope was scared now stuff started to shake. I on the other hand was getting very annoyed and worried for our safety. "Sorry but we have to go my grandparents are waiting." I say which way a lie I just needed to get us away from him I took Hope's hand we started walking very fast and he followed I knew what he was after he had been staring at Hope the whole time we got to a gas station and walked in to freshen up and get some snacks. Hope was in the restroom and I was waiting outside when I saw the same man show up. "Where's the girl?" He asked. "None of your business." I snapped pissed that he was trying to hurt Hope. "Fine I'll find her myself and then I'll.." he stops talking after I slammed him against the wall my eyes turn a reddish orange color. "If you ever get near her again I will kill you do you understand." I say. The man just laughed like it was a joke. I lit a fire in my hand and held it to his neck. "Try me." I say. He then gets scared and runs off. I just stood there looking at the blood on my hands.