Wake Up (Minizerk)

"I know you're there." The boy managed to get out, causing Josh to freeze.
"I-I'm n-not afraid..." the boy looked down, more tears escaping his eyes. "At least not any more."
He stood up and wrapped his arms around his body, staring around the room. "They taught me to fear the darkness..."
Trailing off, he looked directly at Josh, his blue eyes filled with something that Josh couldn't quite recognize, a look that sent shivers down Josh's spine.
"No told me what went on in the light."