Dark Horses

Chapter 52 - Tar

Mew was in the car with Gulf holding his hand tight. Sam was seated in the front with his favorite backpack. Gulf was scared but he had to be strong, for Mew, for Sam. A hundred thoughts ran through his mind.

Mew brushed his thumb over and over on Gulf's skin, He turned and saw Gulf looking out of the window. Their silent drive to a secluded place was longer than expected.

"Where are we going ??" Sam groaned in frustration.

"Sam-" Mew said with an irritated voice, Gulf placed his palm on his arm. Mew sighed.

"It's....a vacation. " Gulf blurted out.

"A vacation?! in the middle of the spring?! I have a project coming up!" Sam raised his voice.

"It was urgent, umm.. . I can help you with the project, we can spend some time together, Don't you like that?" Gulf made a small face.

"I do, but..." Sam thought about Alicia, he was gonna spend the weekend with her for the project.

"Sam. It's done. No more questions. This is important, Get that?" Mew said in a stern voice

"Yes, P," Sam said softly.

"Do you always have to overdo it?" Gulf whispered to him angrily.

"What?" Mew whispered, "He can be annoying sometimes. He needs to know."

Gulf stared at him, "Stop it. You're talking about my kid. "

Mew smiled wide after listening to that, "Stop that." Gulf said annoyed understanding his expression and pulled away from his hand and turned towards the window. Mew chuckled and placed his arm over his shoulder and pulled him to his chest. He kissed his cheek softly. Gulf gave a small smile, slowly leaning his head over his body.

"It will be fine, wouldn't it?" Gulf whispered.

"It will." Mew looked ahead with nervousness. It should. It will.

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After they reached the Safehouse, Mew got out of the car. Stu placed all the luggage out of the car, Sam looked at Mew sorrowfully. Mew didn't realize it. Gulf was busy too, placing the bags out.

"I'm sorry, P" Sam whispered, Both of them stopped and looked at him.

"What?" Mew asked confused.

"I'm sorry about earlier. This is not a vacation, is it? It is a safe place. "

"Sam-" Gulf said worriedly.

Mew walked towards him, "You left me here. Six months ago. With my grandparents. The last time I was here, I lost mom. Am I gonna lose someone else? You?" Sam asked with tears, clutching his backpack tightly.

Gulf had tears in his eyes, he didn't realize. He was so occupied with being worried for Sam that he missed Mew, He could be harmed too. His heart beating hard. Looking at Mew, cupping Sam's cheeks.

"You're not going to lose anyone. I am just going out for a few days. I need to find someone, a boy. " Mew said softly, wiping his tears.

"A boy ?" Sam tilted his head.

"Yea, Like you. He is the same age as you. He is in danger... I need to find him." Mew placed his hands on his shoulders, "You gotta be strong and brave. You gotta take care of Gulf. Stick together. Okay? Can you do that for me?"

Sam nodded.

Gulf sniffed and smiled.

Mew hugged him and Sam left walking towards the front door. Gulf didn't know he could lose Mew. He always thought Mew was someone that couldn't ever be harmed. A man who controls everyone. A man who can do anything. A leader, A brother, A strong man. Never once did it occur to him that Mew could be harmed. This scared him, to no end.