"Hey, Hello.... dude."

A boy with petite figure was walking with big and hurry steps to avoid the crowd. Not to take eyes off from the ground and keeping the steady posture to cross the river of students to get out of the gate.

"Hey.... listen... come on. Just one glimpse pretty" A boy passed a comment to him while trying to hold his hand but he quickly dodges it. It was quite common for him. He often gets manhandled by other students, being the weak he was walking target for them. They like to bully him. He is bullied by the seniors and his classmates on daily basis. He always stays alone.

"Aiden.... Hey. Stop" A small boy with shiny grey hairs called the brown-haired boy who was walking towards the gate, on hearing his name the brunette turn to the very familiar voice. It was the only voice in the world that made him happy, that made him feel like a human.

Human? H.U.M.A.N?

Well yes. Why? Well let’s see about that.

"Jimmy. Hey" Brunette turned and ran into the smaller boy’s arms. "Where were you? It’s been two days. I haven't seen you, neither got your text. Why?" Aiden whined while holding the small boy more tightly.

"I'm sorry Addie. I-I got a call from Rosie and she told me that there are some students needed for the festival arranged by Broadway Dance center and Rose is the ambassador from our school. She gave my name to perform there." Jimmy said but there was sadness in his voice, which didn't go unnoticed by Aiden.

"This is so good to hear Jimmy. Why are you sad? You should be happy. It's an honor to perform at Broadway dance center. I'm so proud of my best friend. When is the festival?" Aiden said but not leaving jimmy's shoulder. Jimmy could sense the happiness in Aiden’s voice but still he was afraid to tell him the remaining truth.

"It's next Month. B-b-but..." he was cut off by Aiden's giggles.

"What? What is it that is making my strong Jimmy shutter?" Aiden's giggles were making him more nervous. He still gathers his strength and spoke

"B-but we need to leave today. F-f-for 2 months." Jimmy quickly separated from Aiden by holding his shoulder and in return he hissed in pain and Jimmy quickly lose the grip on his shoulder.

"What is Addie? Are you hurt? How...." his eyes widened on the scene in front of him. He was unable to understand what was happening because Aiden's shirt started to stain red from the certain portion of upper arm.

"Addie….. W-what is this? Does it happen again? Why didn't you call me? Why didn't you tell me before? I'm so stupid I was so concerned with myself that I didn't even ask about you…. I...." Aiden cut him off by putting his index finger on his mouth.

"Jimmy. Go get ready, go pack your bags, your life long opportunity is waiting for you. This is nothing. How long will I disturb you for my problems? You are here for me even after knowing me. This is more than enough for me" Jimmy was taken aback from his words.

Did I say something wrong? Damn my mouth. Oh God!

"Aidde. Shut it okay. Tell me when? Why? What was it now?" Jimmy asked in a little stern voice and with dominance that Aiden got no other choice but to tell him everything.

"I-I didn't attend my shift of last week properly and got half payment. I-I needed new work book for next project so I spent some money on it. Yesterday when f-father asked for money I gave him b-but it was just t-twenty dollars. H-he..." Jimmy was red, he didn't even want to hear the rest of it. He knew what could have happened so he spoke,

"And you got beaten for that? Why didn't you ask me? I could have given you all my money Addie. Don't tell me he cut your arm for some piece of paper? Why don't you report in Police? I'm sure you will be better off alone" Aidden chuckled dryly.

That piece of paper you are talking about Jimmy is more worthy than me.

"No. T-this……. I accidentally fell on the glass table and got c..." he was cut off by Jimmy’s glare.

"Please Addie. You can fool anyone but me with a little story of your." Unconsciously Jimmy’s eyes landed on the watch and her frowned.

"Let's patch you up properly." He said smiling to ease the mood of the certain brunette. But Aiden already hold his hand and gave him a big boxy smile but a fake one.

"It's okay Jimmy. You go. I'll do it later. I also have to go I don't want to have another episode. D-Dad will be home soon. I should go" Jimmy knows Aiden is lying, he will never do that later but he also didn't want his best friend to get in Trouble so he let him go but before he go he hugged him again

"Take good care of yourself Aidde. Don't ever feel burdened to call me. I'm always there for your help" Aiden was happy truly happy to have Jimmy in his life. He always believed that Jimmy was the result of his good deeds to assure him that he has an anchor to stand in his troublesome life. They bid each other good bye and left to their destination.

Aiden’s pace increased. He looked at his watch and saw that he has only 10 min to help himself to get home safely and so he ran faster. His legs were hurting but still he didn't stop. When the familiar site of his house got in his sight, he sighed in relief that he came earlier than his father and rushed to the front door. But little did he knew.

Aiden opened the front door and saw there was no sound of bottle rattling or sound of specific Sport channel so he got inside and was about to go upstairs when the door behind him slammed shut and the lock was heard. He felt like the soul left his body he turned around and saw the figure he least expects to see him right now but with than he heard the figure speak:

"Surprise surprise" Aiden’s skin got pale. He was unable to even move. He tried to blink but his eyes betrayed. He was in utter shock how could his father be at home early? Why was the car not outside?

“D-Da-Dad”. He spoke after a while but couldn’t utter any other world as his father was moving towards him. With every step he takes forward, Aiden took a step backward. He knew this was not a happy conversation time. His father was not angry. He was smiling.

Smiling? Why is he smiling?

Aiden thought because that has never ended well. Well, it’s not that Aiden has always seen his father smiling, it was his wish but he also knew that his father only smiles at least in front of him when he got something that can be an excuse for his abusive behavior.

“Hi there my good for nothing son”. Aiden’s father took another step closer to him and just like before he took another step back. Vincent gave him the leverage to save himself as much as he can, but it didn’t last long as Aiden took another step back and he felt a cold concrete at his back. He has nowhere to go now. He is left with no hope. Only miracle can save him but he is pretty sure that he is not that lucky. He didn’t even try any more. What’s the use to run when he will get caught, after all where can he go, his only leverage was Jimmy and he was also gone so he let his bag pack slip his shoulder and drop to the ground. A loud chuckle filled the air and in the next moment he was getting few air to breath. His father grips his neck harshly and dragged him closer. Aiden hissed in pain and his eyes met his father’s.

“So, you got the courage to maintain the eye contact now?” His father said grinding his teeth and tightened the grip and Aiden’s eyes were filled with unshed tears. He was gasping getting very few air to breath and was getting in and out of the consciousness. He hoped this should go on for some more time and the end, no more suffering, no more tears it will be the freedom for him so he stops struggling and let his father apply all the force he has. But he was not that lucky, he never was. Vincent pushed him harshly and his head hit the wall behind him and he fall to the ground.