Shadow Of The Day

Why do I have to see this through?

A/N: Hello my loves. Finally I got this out. And trigger warning for death and violence. I am sorry :S

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Almost a month had gone. Brad was dealing with the withdrawals that Chester assured wouldn't last long as it had been just one time. Which obviously was also the truth but laying on the bathroom floor covered in cold sweat after puking for the fourth time in that morning Brad didn't really care about the words. He knew there was nothing he could do than to just wait for it to pass. The doctors were clear that he wasn't in danger anymore, so he tried to calm himself down. He didn't get why people used drugs if this was the result. Sure there had been the high too, but as it was so fast and unexpected Brad didn't even remember it feeling good. Just the panic when he realized something was happening but he didn't know what.

And Mike still didn't have a plan. He didn't know anymore was there any other option than police. It wasn't possible for him to ever forgive Kaden for what he had done. It was already enough that he was abusing Rob, but now after what Brad had gone through he wasn't going to step back. He couldn't. Now letting go sounded like he was giving up. Even if his other option was to try to get Rob out it wouldn't work if Rob didn't want it. His only way was through a wall and he didn't have yet a way to break it.

"You know how stupid it is to go back?" Brad said to him, laying on the couch, his head on Chester's lap who was playing with his hair. The curls had started to grow and he knew he had to shave his head soon.

"And you do realize I can't leave it here. Let's face it, Kaden is an abusing crook and I can't stop until I get either Rob out or him away from Rob. You two are safe. He is not. And to be honest, right now I don't even care what happens to me."

"Mike you can't just...", Brad gasped and was about to jump up on his feet but Chester held him in place. The other groaned in displease but settled anyway, Chester's arm now resting on his chest.

"Calm down. You will puke your guts out again soon", Chester said calmly. He had seen it all already and he knew Mike wasn't going to give up. It had been clear for quite a while, and now after what happened to Brad, it was even more certain.

"I can. And I will. I am not saying I will get myself hurt intentionally, but I... you have seen it. I don't think he needs reasons. But, I will be careful. I need to talk with Rob one last time before I go to the police. I am sure he isn't happy about it but maybe it will scare him and he will finally leave Kaden behind", Mike nodded.

Brad was ready to scold his friend again but Chester sensed is and exhaled heavily. There was really nothing he could do.

"He won't give up. And I hate to say this, but Rob needs help. I know he knows deep down that that isn't the life he is supposed to live", Chester said, mostly to Brad.

"Oh, he does. He has said he hates Kaden, but still insists that because he owes Kaden his life", Mike rolled his eyes, his tone sarcastic, "he can't just leave. It's just what it is. He really has a good hold on Rob and I am sure it's not just the abuse but also everything around it and what has happened before. Maybe Rob is scared, as stupid as it sounds, to leave. I don't know. I really don't. But I need to try to talk with him again."

"Well I can't stop you", Brad sighed and Chester kissed the top of his head.

"It's been almost a month but if Kaden did really slip the drugs to Brad I am sure he is planning something else too. Or you know, he didn't directly do it but anyway", Chester nodded.