Adopted by the Devil - Matt Murdock (BOOK ONE)

Chapter 37

Jasper walked through the streets, his chest heaving as tears streamed down his cheeks. He lied. He knew everything and acted like he didnt. He understood where Matt came from. He tried to reason with it but.... After everything maybe it was best for him to just leave Hell's Kitchen, maybe leave New York.

He breathed in a small sob as he adjusted his backpack straps. He looked up from the street and sniffled, looking at the small house he loved.

Jasper slowly walked to the door and checked the time.

1:24am

He shouldnt be here. Quinn was angry at him and he was upset... at everyone really. He hesitantly knocked on the door and wiped his beaten face, trying to conceal his broken expression as the door opened.

Caroline wrapped her robe around her and froze, concern painting her face as she took him in.

"C-can I come in..." he whispered, his hands trembling as he pulled his hat off his head. He avoided her eyes till her hand found his face. He flinched and looked at her, shaking ever so slightly as tears fell. "I-I didnt know where to go..." he whimpered. Caroline pulled him into her and held him tightly, her hold tightening as he sobbed into her shoulder. His shoulders slacked as he leaned into her.

Caroline pulled Jasper inside and sat him down on the couch, wiping his cheeks gently as she looked over him.

"Quinn told me what happened..." she said softly. Jasper sniffled and nodded hesitantly. "Did... Did you tell Matt?" she asked. Jasper sniffled once again.

"I-I didnt need to..." he muttered, picking at the scabs on his knuckles. "He showed up... as Daredevil.." he whispered. Jasper looked up at her and gulped hard. "Did you... did you know?" he whispered. Caroline sighed and nodded her head.

"I patched him up many times," She explained. Jasper gulped, his jaw clenching tight. "He just wants you safe, Anyone that knows has a target on them... I know the risk." she stated.

"I... I can't be lied to anymore." Jasper snapped slightly, his voice harsh. Caroline exhaled and grabbed his hand. He flinched and looked at her.

"I understand your hurt." Caroline said gently. "But you cant lash out because you're hurting. It doesnt help anything," she explained. "Do.. do you have the journal I gave you on hand?" she asked gently. Jasper huffed and nodded his head.

"Yeah? What about it?" he asked quietly.

"Write what you're feeling," Caroline said. "See what exactly you're feeling and then act on it. Give yourself guidance,"

Jasper took her words in and hesitantly nodded, looking at her. "Thanks.. " he whispered. Caroline smiled gently and kissed his temple.

"Write. Then sleep. You're not roaming the streets in the middle of the nights. No shoes on the couch," Caroline said gently as she stood up. Jasper chuckled slightly and nodded.

"Yes mam," he said quietly. Caroline crossed her arms as she held her housecoat closed.

"Good night Jasper, thank you for coming to me." she said gently before going upstairs. She turned off the main light, leaving Jasper with a small light near the couch.

Jasper spent the next few hours writing. What, he had no clue. At first it was like he was talking to himself, then talking to Matt, then Quinn, then Mal, then Harrison then Jessica then Lizzie then Jake-

He tried writing his feelings. 

TO BE CONTINUED....