9:00 AM TUESDAY 24/2/15 - AIDAN'S POV
Because there was still so much room in the duffel bag, I'd emptied all the things from my backpack into it. I'd even managed to fold up my backpack and fit that in there too. I should have just done that in the first place, but I was stupid like I always am.
I was still sitting in the alley where mum had called me. I couldn't be bothered moving.
I was too scared to move.
What was wrong with me? Why hadn't I tried to talk to someone, to get help?
I was scared that I would be brushed off, that's why.
I was scared that my problems wouldn't be bad enough, or severe enough for someone to help me.
I was scared I'd be told to toughen up again.
I was scared that it wouldn't just be my mum telling me to get over Paige.
I was scared that I wouldn't be messed up enough to get help.
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