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It didn't take them long to get Alex to the car park, even though he was shivering harshly. James quickly discarded his hoodie, placing it around Alex's shoulders guiltily. He apologised quietly as he did so, but none of his words could ever make up for making Alex feel this bad again. The bitter cold nipped at his skin harshly, but it was the closest to a punishment he could currently get for the situation.

They decided between them that Stephen would be the best to take him, seeing as Alex was clutching onto the older boy, almost as if he was scared of being left alone again.

Stephen's car quickly left the car park, Will moving to return to his car as well. James turned to leave for his before a hand grabbed onto his arms, twisting him back around.

"Don't bother going." George spat. "You've done enough, and Will will kill you if he sees you."

"George I just wanna apologi-"

"Listen here." George threatened, and even though James towered over him, George still managed to gain a menacing look that sent James' gaze elsewhere in fear. "No one wants you around him. If you turn up, there'll be trouble. Got it?"

James nodded solemnly, watching George walk away. He soon got into Will's car, and the two left as quick as Stephen had, presumably to make sure Alex was home safe.

James returned to his own car, slumping down into his seat. His head thumped against his steering wheel, causing the shrill of his horn to start beeping, almost like a constant buzz in the background of his thoughts. He retrieved his phone, cringing at the brightness. It was flooded with concerned messages in the group chat, and before James could guilt himself into reading them he left the chat.

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imallexx search squad

atozy:
so much for i'll keep you updated.

inabber:
james? please tell me he's okay

lewspears:
I understand that you can't drive and type, but please let us know when you've found him

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lewspears:
This is ridiculous.
It's been twenty minutes and none of you have responded?
You all should be there by now.

atozy:
Can someone just let us know what's going on.
Now.
memeulous?
willne?
stephentries?
jamesmarriottig?

inabber:
My trains about two hours away, can someone just talk to us?

atozy:
hello?
can someone fucking respond already?
this is beyond being a joke.

inabber:
james?
you said you guys would keep us updated

lewspears:
Look I don't even mind if it's bad news at this point, but can someone please just respond.

[jamesmarriottig has left the group chat]

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Starting up his engine, James grumbled to himself. George could be damned. James wasn't going to let Alex down this time.