Under your skin
Feel my blood flow with yours
My heart beat with yours
Sharing this body as one
Save me as I save you
This skin holds enough room for two
Under my skin
I belong with you
As you belong with me
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"It's been 3 days since Haileys arrest. In an attempt to save herself she was willing to give up the name of the dealer she was paying off but, the officers didn't make her any promises. She was going to go away for a while.....Xavier decided to stay home from school, and the principals and teachers all understood. But he had to be back by next week. I really wished he was in class with me but I knew other students would just be staring at him and asking him questions....I'm sure it wouldn't die down before he came back but at least he could get a breather and some space. He's still staying with me, Marco, his uncle, wanted him to come home but I think that house was too tainted for him. It would never feel the same again. My mom was happy to let him stay and since he wasn't at school, he was going to spend the week moving his things into the guest room.....Jason is a wreck. He's also not in school and I don't know when he'll be coming back. I'm just hoping he doesn't flunk out and not graduate—"
"And you?"
I looked up at Polly.
"Hmm?"
"You're going on about everyone else but what about you?"
"It's not my family."
"Yes, but you feel his pain. Your connection to each other is very deep, and when he's hurt, you hurt Hayden."
I looked down at my fingers and sighed.
"I just...want him to be happy. No matter what strong front he puts up, and his tough act. He is hurting so much and he's always been the savior to everyone else. I wanna save him...the pain, the heartache...from the lies. He deserves so much more."
"It's not something you can fix. Some bridges are better left burnt, and some things left un-mended for the better. But he knows he has your support and he knows you have his best interest."
I gave her a nod before she continued.
"Have you been doing okay? Aside from the things surrounding you?"
"Yea...I've been happier. I feel more at ease. There's still some moments where I get a little overwhelmed. But I'm learning to just breathe and take it slow."
"Good good, time for monthly check-ups. Any urge to do substance?"
"No."
"Any slips with your sexual attitude?"
"No."
"Any suicidal thoughts."
"No."
"Self-harm?"
"No."
She gave me a smile.
"I am proud of you Hayden. And I know it's only going to get better. You are not your darkest moment. What defines you is who you become after the dust settles and you...are a beautiful, smart, talented young woman. You're gonna do great things."
