The Asylum// A Janoskian fic

Stains

3rd P.O.V

        The boys nodded in unison, "But how?", Luke questioned. They all, at least, had stopped crying. "Good question", Beau said scrunching his brow. The room fell silent once again. Daniel rubbed Beau's hand with his thumb. They were still attached to each other.

Daniel P.O.V

      Wow, I just died. I really almost died. If it weren't for James and Beau I'd be dead. I've never been so grateful to have them. James sat across from me biting his nails. "We have to think of something and soon", Beau said finally, "I don't know how much longer we can take the strain..". It had to be night by now. A slot in the door slid open and blankets were pushed through. They were old and dingy and god only knows the last time they'd been washed. I felt Beau tense.

      "I think we should get in the uniforms", I hesitantly said. The slot had shut by then. "I don't want Tweedle Dee and Tweddle Dum to separate us", I said glancing around the room. Luke and Jai stood and put the uniforms on over their clothes. We all followed suit. The uniforms were a dark, almost black, blue and reeked of mildew. "James.." Jai stuttered, sounding alarmed, "What's that on your back?" I looked up and saw a dark stain on his back. Luke looked at the stain and touched it, taking the fabric between his pointer and thumb. "...it's dried blood", Luke groaned noticing it flaked off a bit on his fingers. Jai held his stomach.

      "That's disgusting", I said gagging and pinching my nose. "Imagine how I feel!", James half shouted and ripped it off, "I'm staying in my shirt. If Ugly One and Ugly Two come back I will throw it back on." We all settled back onto the floor and formed a circle. "I'm starving", Luke moaned throwing his head back. My stomach growled at the thought of food. "Same, man", I responded. James reached into his jacket pocket. He pulled out a protein bar. "You guys can split it. I don't want it", he threw it at Luke. I glanced at Beau and Jai, "You guys hungry?" Jai shook his head and hugged his knees. Beau put his hand out and pushed the bar away from him. "I can't. I feel way too sick to eat." Luke handed me half the bar and I chewed quietly.

     I don't know how we're gonna sleep tonight", Beau started after awhile. "Do you guys just want to sleep on the floor like in a huddle?", Jai suggested. We agreed and lined up, using the straight jackets that once bound us as mats. We draped the blankets across ourselves. It went Me, Beau, Luke, Jai and James. Fifteen minutes later the lights went out. James cuddled close to Jai while he put his head on Luke's chest. Soon they were out cold. I lied awake and stared at the ceiling. You could hear the faint screams and endless crying and it was unbearable.

      "Beau..", I whispered so quietly it was almost inaudible. Beau rolled over so he was facing me, "Yea, Skip?". "Thank you for saving me", I rolled over to look him in the eye. "Skip, I'd rather die than lose you or any of the boys for that matter", he cooed touching my arm. I put my head on his chest. His heartbeat was so soothing, almost like a lullaby. I felt him kiss the top of my head and I felt my face burn. I spoke again after a few seconds. "Beau.." "Yes?" "Do you think we are gonna make it out?". He thought for a moment then sighed, "As long as we stick together, yes. We will start plans in the morning". I nodded and closed my eyes. Soon I slipped into a restless sleep.