The Asylum// A Janoskian fic

Red Hair

James's P.O.V

     My heart seemed to jump into my throat as I peered into the cell. That man wasn't even... human anymore. Beau continued to gawk at him, completely fascinated. I took a step back and looked at the others. Daniel was thinking so hard I swear I could see smoke puffing out of his ears. He seemed discouraged and gnawed at his lip so much that he could probably bite through it and wouldn't even notice. Luke didn't seem all there himself. He stared out down the hall as he rubbed small circles on Jai's hand with his thumb. Jai was rigid and tired, you could see that just by the way he carried himself. He watched Luke's thumb, entranced by it, finding comfort in the repeated motion. We need to get moving.

    As if he read my mind, Luke spoke up, "C'mon, Beau, leave him be and let's get going or we are going to miss our "Lunch Break"", he said with a hint of sarcasm in his voice. "Fine, fine", Beau groaned and erected himself, "Don't get your panties in a twist." I wrapped my arm around Beau's shoulder and we moved further down the hall.  Jai, Daniel, and Luke chatted quietly behind us, an occasional chuckle drifted through the stale air. We arrived at the stair well and just as I rounded the corner, I smashed into something, causing me to fall flat on my ***.

    "OW, what the-", I coughed as I peered up. Another guard... great. He was a tall (significantly taller than me), pale man with fiery red hair and scruff to match. "Oh ****", I muttered as I realized he was staring down at me. I gulped as I heard his deep voice, "Aye, what are you lads doing out here?", he asked as he pulled me up to my feet effortlessly. The initial shock and panic was really kicking in now as Beau stared wide eyed at the tower of a man in front of us. "Wait one damn second, this guy looks familiar... and is that a faint Irish accent?", I thought to myself. 

    "Wait, crap, I know you!", I choked, "You were the guard that escorted me, Jai, and Daniel back from the showers. You're the only person who has actually even been remotely decent to us this entire time." The guard smiled kindly at us, it was that kind of smile that radiated warmth, that said "home", "Yup, that would be me."

   "JAMES!? WHAT THE ****!? WE ARE GONNA BE CAUGHT, DAMMIT, HE KNOWS WHO WE ARE!", Jai screamed at me and yanked me back. Jai attempted to lung at him but the man just grabbed his arms and pinned him against the wall. "Hey! Calm down, mate!", he cooed as he shifted his glance between Jai and us. Luke and Beau took a step towards the guard but Daniel and I quickly latched onto them.

   "Daniel, let go! what are you trying to do?!", Beau hissed, trying to free himself. "Both of you stop it!", I yelled, my voice bouncing off the walls. I tightened my grip on Luke who was wriggling away. "This guy is ok!" Jai sighed and relaxed against the grey surface and, in doing so, the guard released him. The guard breathed and turned to us, "I know you 5 don't belong here. I want to help you."