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Back In The Circle. V.

I have to get her out of there. No matter what.

"Vapor? Is everything alright?" Says Vapor's mum, Daniela Pearce.

My mother cannot know about it though... She will think that it's too risky. She'll think that I'm crazy too, risking my life for a girl. Even though it did seem like she liked June, she probably wouldn't want me to die for her. I am her only son.

"Yes. I'm just about to have a shower and sleep." replies Vapor.

"Alright. Remember that we are opening the presents after seven. Okay? I want to get some sleep."

Vapor rolls his eyes, "I'm not six mum, I want to get some sleep too."

"Yeah, but you love Christmas."

Vapor smiles, "Just because I get to use my money that I save up for you, and make you smile."

Daniela smiles, "You are such a great son."

"Of course I am!" He laughs, and hugs his mother.

"I love you." she whispers.

"I love you too, mum." Vapor whispers back.

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After midnight, when he was sure that his mother would be asleep, Vapor got up from his bed.

He was already dressed and packed to leave, the only thing left that he had to do, is to leave his mother a present under their small Christmas tree.

He picked up the nicely packed box which was hidden in a corner of his room, behind a drawer.

Hopefully she'll like it.

He put on his old mountain backpack, and opened the door that separated the living room from his bedroom.

He went up to his mother, seeing her curled up on one side of the sofa bed, like she was leaving space for someone.

He put down the present under the small tree which was next to their window. Then he went back to his mother and kissed her on her forehead.

He whispered to her, "I love you.".

When he stood up, he noticed that there was a present down by his feet, with his name on it.

I wonder what's in it...

He crouched down, and picked it up.