Used To Be Me

Chapter 38: Refresh

Anna's Pov

No sound was made when we entered the silent home. I quietly closed the door behind us while David slowly made his way to my living room, setting himself on a nearby couch.

I sadly breathed out a heavy sigh as I sit beside him, waiting for him to say something, anything. It wasn't until a minute later until I realized he began crying. Wasn't he just fine earlier? I vastly turned to him, hearing the whimpers and cries that continuously escaped his mouth. The sight was heartbreaking.

I took the male in my arms, attempting my best to comfort him."It's okay. We'll get through this." I whispered in his ear.

To be honest, how could everything be okay? His life is slowly getting torn apart; like a knife continously slashing apart the elements that once made his life joyful. There couldn't be enough words in the universe to heal him, and it was the truth.

"Y-you're l-lying!" David sobbed out. "My dad barely even speaks to me! How am I supposed to provide for myself? How am I supposed to eat? My mom used to be the person who bought all the food. I don't have money, and I definetely know my father wouldn't even spare a glance at me!"

It took all my strength in my soul not to cry. I didn't know what to do, and I hated that.

"Y-you could stay at my house for a while if you want to. I'll provide some food for you. I'll take care of you." I weakly offered. I jumped slightly as the blue eyed lad slammed his fist on a nearby pillow, carelessly bawling his eyes out.

"N-no! I know how much you care f-for me, and I know that you want to help. B-but I can't. I need to at least try to make this situation work. You've done too much for me. I'll just talk to my dad when I get home."

I slightly nodded and rested my head on his shoulder. The only thought running through my mind was particulary simple, but complicated in so many ways.

How did I manage to fall in love for someone so perfect, but so broken?

As much as I loathed David in the past, a person like him didn't deserve this. Actually, no child deserved this. Although he denied it, he was beautiful in an infinite number of ways. He was actually a lighthearted lad, a caring sibling, an obediant son, a kind friend. Whilst he had a couple of flaws, they didn't affect the amount of love I had for him.

"A-Anna?" He hiccups beside me, staring into my irises with his wide, innocent blue ones.

"Hm?" I hum, rubbing his back soothingly.

"Can we j-just lay here and c-cuddle for a while?"

"Of course. Anything for you love." I smiled genuinely.

The cherished time passed slowly, and next thing I knew, my eyes started to droop, and then my vision was consumed in darkness.

***

"Anna?" David shook my shoulder slightly, "Anna?"

I groan and open my eyes, meeting with ocean blue pupils. My neck ached, and I squinted my eyes at the sudden brightness.

"What time is it?" I stretched my arms over my head, hearing some of my bones crack.

"5:18." He replied, beginning to move from his position on the couch. I sadly sigh in my head. I definetely didn't want this to end, nor for him to go as well.

"I should get going. I'll need to talk to my dad about how our living arrangements will continue on from here." He stated, both of us sauntering over to the front entrance of my house. I opened the door, then quickly turned to the blond headed lad who stood beside me.