Mr Barn

Chapter 3

Vik's POV

As i looked down at the younger boy. I felt such an intense need to protect him. While I myself had gone through some shit, almost committing at the young age of 18 until my friends found out. I know what it feels like to feel trapped, alone, scared. And right now, watching Aiden as he displays the early signs of PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It means anything could trigger a memory or a feeling, a touch could make him agitated, a smell could drive him into himself. Even simple words and phrases would cause them to get anxious and start looking for a way out. And if they suffered anxiety an paranoia. Even though one came with the other, it makes it difficult for them to not only focus on what is happening in the day. But also on what is going on around them.

Vik: "Aiden listen to me ok? I know it's going to be hard. I've been through this myself and honestly. It never goes away, there are some things, some words that make even me want stop and give up. I refuse to let you just hand yourself over to your fears so easily ok? We have one last year at school, and I refuse to let you go through this alone."

I know I shouldn't be but the poor guy is crying his eyes out, freaking out, the poor man won't stop shaking and I still have that intense and burning feeling to protect him. I wouldn't be able to imagine what he has gone through, what he has done. But I know for a fact, he will not go through this alone.

Aiden: "Mr Barn?"

Vik: "Yes Aiden."

Aiden: "I know it's wrong but don't let go. Not yet. I haven't felt what it was like to hug someone in so long."

I could genuinely feel my heart breaking for him. I held onto him for a few more minutes until I had to let go. Hearing the slight whimper in his voice break me down in an instant.

Vik: "You are a beautiful young man Aiden, I'm sure if you ever have any troubles. That Mitch, or Lachlan or any of your new friends will hold you and let you rest. Except Preston. Don't ever let Preston hold you."

Aiden: "Everyone keeps telling me that."

Vik: "He's a slut."

Aiden: "I know. Just as we walked out of english he slipped his hand into Jerome's back pocket. Theres a hole in there and he started to finger him."

Vik: "Yeah that's usually where his hand is. Though I didn't know about the hole. I don't think anyone did. You know we are going to have to look into that. Make sure it doesn't happen."

Aiden: "Oh."

Vik: "Aiden we have class in ten minutes. And while none of your friends are in our classes. Why don't you sit on the side for now. I know you wouldn't have been prepared for aport anyway."

Aiden: "Oh. Yeah."

I pat his shoulder and smiled at the poor boys as he turned and started to walk off. Watching his skirt sway, the way his stockings would crease a little, his hair was beautiful, and his top looked like it was really comfy... He's beautiful.

Harry: "Vik we have stuff to do and set up come on."

Vik: "Why did I get stuck with PE?"

Harry: "Because you lost the bet to JJ."

Vik: "I didn't mean it like that. I just, ah never mind come on let's get started."

As I walked with Harry towards the sports room. We started talking about what we should start off with? He had the idea to start off with basic warm ups before getting into some Football, while I would take some students over to the courts, setting up some bibs and cones for basketball. At least with us running two different sports. Our students would get a choice. And I know Football was the popular option but god damn it if I just didn't give a fuck.