Chapter Nine

Oli listened to Zak rant and sort of lost what was going on when the language changed. When Zak started crying, Oli edged over to him awkwardly. He stood there for a moment, having absolutely no idea of what he should do. Finally, he reached over and pat Zak on the head. "I don't think anyone gets use to thinks entirely," he mumbled, trying to be helpful. He hoped he was at least a little comforting. Oli had no idea what he was doing at all.

Zak sighed and looked up at Oli, "I know.." He said softly, "..i should not try to kill myself everytime something goes wrong." He looked back at the floor then back at Oli. His arms went out and wrapped around Oli's waist and pulled his down to sit on Zak's lap. He placed his head in Oli's shoulder as he his crying slowed and his uneven breathing started to even out.

Oli reluctantly let himself be pulled over to sit on Zak. He feared he might make things worse if he tried to get away. It did not mean Oli was comfortable though. He was tensed and nervous, resisting the urge to fidget. He always felt restrained when he was near other people or unnerved. The boy was not use to being near to other people unless he was going to get hurt.

Zak breathing still staggered as he spoke, "Thank you." He kept his arms around Oli's waist and his head turned to look at Tulip who as dead asleep. Zak chuckles lightly and puts his head back onto Oli's shoulder. "I promise never to hurt you." Zak said lightly and closed his eyes.

Oli nodded hesitantly. He felt a bit better knowing he was helping Zak. The boy relaxed a bit, holding still. He closed his eyes as Zak promised to never hurt him. Normally he would call bullshit but so far Zak has shown him he could be trusted. Plus, sharing thoughts and all that made it hard to distrust someone.

Zak's mind slowly started drifting in and out of consciousness. He opened his eyes but they continued trying to close as his breathing steadied. I may fall asle- Zak's mind went blank as he fell asleep. Zak unknowingly moved and laid down on the bed, still clinging to Oli.

Oli's eyes widened when he was suddenly pulled down onto the bed by a sleep Zak. He found he could not move without maybe waking up Zak. After all this he felt he owed Zak not to wake him up. So Oli sighed, preparing for a sleepless night. Surprisingly, he fell asleep soon after.

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