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Josh's POV

"Tobi, what block is the library in?" I ask, and he checks his sheet.

"It's directly after lunch." He informs me, and I feel my heart race.

Simon was eating his lunch while talking to Star and Harry, who had intertwined hands beneath the table. Seems as though they worked it out, whatever happened couldn't stand between them.

It was something to smile about.

"S-should I tell him about what happened?" I stammer in a hushed tone, and he shrugs.

"Yeah, you should definitely tell him. He's strong, he'll protect you if he tries anything." Tobi nods, and I gulp heavily.

"W-what about him? What if he can't protect himself?" I shake my head, and Simon looks towards me.

"Hey.. You ok?" He asks, and I purse my lips, shrugging.

"I guess so.." I trail off, and he frowns.

"Babe.. What's wrong?" He rasps, and I feel my head spin.

He called me babe. Why did it sound so fucking hot coming from his lips?

"I-I just have a lot on my mind." I sigh, trying to take my eyes off his plump lips.

"Let's talk about it." He pats the seat next to him, and I swallow heavily before sliding into the seat next to him.

His hand reaches beneath the table, resting it on my thigh, squeezing near my kneecap to let me know he was there.

I place my hand over top of his, looking down at the table with a smile dancing on my lips.

"Simon.. I-I really want to tell you everything that happened, but.." I start, looking towards the group entering the cafeteria.

Callum, Josh and Ethan all walk in, the cut across Callum's face bringing back horrible memories.

I feel my heart stop, turning to ice when he walked in. Tears burn my eyes, my breathing becomes erratic as he looks my way.

His face falls from a menacing smile to a disgusted look, shaking his head and mouthing no.

"Josh, look at me." Simon growls through clenched teeth.

I look towards him, fear spreading through my body like wildfire.

"Don't you dare let him do this to you. You are stronger than this." He squeezes my hand, before linking our fingers together.

It felt so right.

//

"Josh, come here." He coos, and I pace towards him, walking into his arms.

I wrap my arms around his thin torso, wishing to feel his skin on mine.

"You can trust me." He whispers, and I nod, a sigh following.

"I can't trust this place though." I retaliate, and he nods.

"How about this.. How about you write out everything that happened and give it to me tomorrow morning, then I'll rip it up after, and you can burn it." He suggests, and I bite my lip, nodding.

"I will do that." I murmur into his jumpsuit.

"Good.. Now let's talk about something else." He chuckles, and I walk backwards out of his grasp.

He turns, going to sit on the ledge like he normally does. I sigh, crossing my arms over my chest as I watch him intently.

A genuine smile paints his lips, dimple carving a hole in his cheek as he giggles softly.