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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 28, 2006 9:08:19 GMT -5
Sam carried him into the house, Josh and Jay quiet. Sam spoke to tehm softly and Josh brouhgt out a cot into teh living room, setting Aidan on it. She walked into her room and got some blankets, putting one over Aidan and giving one to Jay who curled up on the small couch, blinking sleepily. Josh grumbled something about never waking up and went into hsi room, falling onto hsi bed. A small smile touched her lips as Sam pulled out a book to read, waiting for morning. She would stay up some or if she fell asleep, sleep. Linny laid by Jay as well as Dasi and Lady laid down by Sam, going to sleep. Duke slept by the door as did Iris, both exits blocked.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 28, 2006 9:16:44 GMT -5
Aidan slept for about another hour before finding himself wide awake, and not exactly remembering where he was. He was in a bed...in a house...and that was unlike him. He jumped upwards, fearing that he had been found. But looking around, he remembered. Sam and Josh and Jay...they had all accepted him and asked him to stay, and then he had run out when Sam questioned about his bruises. He felt the familiar twinge of pain whenn he adjusted himself, and then brought up his shirt to look at them, not realizing Sam and Jay were here as well. He brought a hand over it gently, and then repeated to himself inside his head.I hate you.. It was said over and over again, and he stopped himself, knowing it was just going to make himself upset. He brought his knees to his chest and his hands to his face, and sat like that, unsure of what to do now. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 28, 2006 9:20:25 GMT -5
Jay was fast alseep, admist furry bodies. Lifting her head from ehr book, Sam watched Aidan sadly. She felt terrible, not knowing how to help him. She only knew how to comfort hurt and sad animals and little with kids. Maybe they were kinda the same. SHe got up quietly and walked over, putting a hand on Aidan's shoulder. Her eyes were soft and gentle, touched with a bit of saddness.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 28, 2006 9:27:08 GMT -5
He took a deep breath, and it caught in surprise when he felt a hand on his shoulder. He looked over and saw Sam, and instantly felt guilty. He ws keeping her awake, and probably the rest of her family as well. Maybe he shouldn't have come...he felt like such a burden. He sighed softly and let her keep her hand there, not shying away from her touch after what had happened outside. She had been there for him, and that was all that he had ever wanted. Someone to care..someone that wasn't afraid to show they cared. He looked up at her with his scared blue green eyes.I'm sorry...about before. And thank you...for what you and your family have done for me. He whispered softly to her. He wanted to show her that he was grateful..but sometimes he just couldn't control his fear. Like before..that was spontaneous..and he hadn't really meant to run out like that. But it just happened. He sighed once more and looked forward again, still feeling like a burden. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 28, 2006 9:31:18 GMT -5
Sam sat gently on th cot, putting a arm around hsi bony shoulders."Its ok. I was just being too nosey. Jay, I think, is gonna idolize you and Josh is happy you like his food," she said softly. Her eyes were gentle, now touched with abit of hidden laughter."You don't have to be afriad. Just tell people who you feel. Its not good to hold it inside," she said gently. She looked him in the eyes, her own growing serious."If you get scared or anyone is mean to your or threatens yoou, you tell me adn I will deal with them. No body messes with anyone I am friends with or is in my family."
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Post by Melanie on Jul 28, 2006 9:35:46 GMT -5
As she put her arm around his shoulder and sat down with him, he scooted over so she could have more room. He wasn't moving away from her touch, because it was comforting. He listened to her words and shook his head.You weren't being too nosey...if I saw bruises on someone I'd probably ask what they were from too... He offered her a small smile and then turned serious as she did. He didn't know why, but she calmed him greatly, and he was happy about that. He looked back into her eyes and nodded at her words.I will...but it's hard to tell people what I'm feeling. I've never had anyone who has cared enough, or anyone I've grown close to. I've been alone for basically all my life. He told her softly. he wasn't good with human interactions. It was the animals he was semi better with. He waited for her reply softly. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 28, 2006 9:40:13 GMT -5
Sam smiled gently, patting hsi shoulder softly."Its ok. We all learn here. You know what this ranch's nickname is?" she asked him, looking over at tiny Jay sleeping. Both wounded animals and people came here for comfort and love and there was an endless spupply of both.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 28, 2006 9:43:13 GMT -5
He wondered if Jay had been a runaway as well..or if he was related to Josh or Sam. But it wasn't any of his business, so he wouldn't question. hearing her question, he thought for a moment, then shook his head.No..I don't think I do... He told her softly and then looked over at Jay once more. he looked so peaceful...and Aidan knew he wanted that peace as well. How long would it take him to find that happiness? |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 28, 2006 9:49:42 GMT -5
Sam looked like she was staring at something far away."Jay's parents slpit up when he was young because he fell off a horse and broke his leg in several places. His father took care of him but had little contact. All his life, he felt responsible for hsi parents breaking up. A few years ago, he came to me and Josh with my dad and my dad told me his father died and his mother was anywhere to be found. I took Jay in and his leg brace was taken off. This place is called, Wounded Heaven because we care for anything that come sin alone, scared and in pain.. Either soul or body," she said softly, looking back at Aidan.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 28, 2006 9:57:17 GMT -5
He listened softly to the story, feeling bad for Jay. He seemed like such a good kid, how could anyone treat him that way? He sighed softly and then looked up at the name of the ranch. He was just another project for them basically. But he kept that to himself. His pain inside of him was just too deep for even himself to heal. It wasn't going to happen anytime soon. He looked back over at her, wondering if she should tell her his story. It would probably be better if she knew anyway. He took a deep breath and started in, leaving a lot of the details out.When I was three...my mother died. My dad blamed it on me, because he thought the stress from having a child made her heart stop. So he took it out on me. And when I ran away...he always followed me and found me..and dragged me back home. But this time was different. I thought I had finally escaped him...but he found me anyways. He hit me harder then he had ever hit me before. He used anything he could find to hurt me..and then the cops came becuase of all the noise. I left as soon as he was distracted, and knew he was arrested. And then when I was coming up here, I read in the newspaper that he was dead. And all I could think was good riddance. But maybe I shouldn't... He told her softly. Was it right for him to be happy that his dead was finally dead? He dind't know..but maybe Sam knew. He looked up at her, wondering if she had an answer. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 28, 2006 10:00:53 GMT -5
Sam tought softly, her eyes soft."I see.... It must of hurt to be accused in such a way," she said softly. Her eyes were bright with unshed tears adn she looked at him with a soft smile."I am sorry to hear about him being dead but maybe it is for the better. He is now with your mother and maybe sees his terrible ways." Josh leaned on the hallway wall, listening. They all had a story for being here.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 28, 2006 10:04:23 GMT -5
He shrugged softly at her first words. It did hurt ro be accused like that, but he didn't want it to show. He sighed softly and then looked up at her as she spoke about her dad. He shook his head.I don't think he'll ever feel bad about what he did to me... He admitted to her softly. It was something he had accepted, something he had known from day 1. He looked back over to her and then admitted to her what he was thinking about being here.I feel like such a burden. You guys haven't slept at all since I got here..and now you have an extra mouth to feed and everything else. I guess I just feel guilty. He told her softly while looking away. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 28, 2006 10:08:21 GMT -5
Sam laughed, leaning back."Yoou think your a burden? Oh no sweet heart, you are no burden. Feeding Josh is a burden but not taking care of someone," she said witha smile."I got stable hands that need to be fed and I don't worry. Josh feeds them." Her face grew soft."But there will be awhile I might not be here. I am getting married so.." Her voice trailed off and she smiled at him again, her eyes kind.
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Post by Melanie on Jul 28, 2006 10:11:46 GMT -5
He felt himself turning red at her laugh, but then listened to her words. What she said about Josh made him smile and he felt a bit better. He listened carefully to her next words and felt his stomach flip. He didn't want her to leave...but he was being selfish. He offered her a smile.Congratulations... He said softly. He didn't want her to go, since he was just starting to feel comfortable around her. He was embarrassed about earlier, and how she had carried him in here, but that had already happened. He couldn't change that. He sighed softly and waited for her next words. The light was beginning to shine into the living room. |
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Jul 28, 2006 10:16:48 GMT -5
Sam looked at the window, her eys bright. Hopping up, she pulled the shades open on all the windows and opened the windows. The wind that came in was warm and birds began to sing. Walking back, Sam smiled at him softly."Want to check the horses with me?" she asked.
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