Blue

Twenty two

Helix was on his bed reading a book. He would look up at Charlie every few minutes, just like she did.

But she didn't today, she kept her gaze on the ceiling. He knew she had something on her mind.

Opening his mouth to ask about it, she spoke.

"I'm leaving, Helix." She whispered. Her hands rubbing together in a nervous manner.

His eye widened slightly. His chest starting to hurt.

"What?" He questioned quickly.

She looked back up at his face, "Sj said a couple wanted me. I don't want to go." She broke off at the end, emotions running high.

He didn't know what to say, but he knew he was going to cry.

His eyes started to gloss over, lip coming into a pout.

It broke Charlie's heart.

Fighting back her anxiety, she jumped up, taking a few steps to his bed.

She hugged him. He hugged back.

He felt blue.