Ok here's the repost of chapter 8. Wattpad decided to randomly delete it and I'm pissed so here it is again. -_- sorry if I miss anything out just remind me in the comments and I'll get back to it. Luvs yas!

-Seto's POV-

I told him.

About my dad, how he beats me, about my childhood and my parents death. About me being a sorcerer. Everything.

Well, almost. I didn't tell him about my sexuality. I also didn't tell me about what my dad did to me other than beat me.

I couldn't bring myself to relive it, with Brice, my best friend of all people, it was too much, I didn't want him to hate me too.

While he was reading, his eyes became wider and wider, the look of horror etched deeper and deeper with every sentence.

Great, I thought, now he knows how much of a fuck-up I am, he'll probably not want anything to do with me.

He finished and just looked at me, no expression in his face. The more he just stared, the more it scared me.

Suddenly, he pulled me into a huge, comforting bear hug. I squeaked with surprise.

We sat there, stuck in embrace, for what felt like an eternity. Not that I was complaining.

When he finally let go, he still maintained his grip on one of my hands. Tears welling up in his eyes, he took a few deep breaths before looking straight into my eyes.

"Oh my g-god S-seto... I-I ..." He stammered. He took a few more breaths before continuing. "I-I'm so sorry Seto, I'm s-sorry... I d-didn't know... Now I understand... I understand w-why you didn't want t-to tell me. I-I'm so sorr-"

He couldn't finish his sentence as he choked out a sob, breaking down completely. I couldn't control myself any longer. I let out all my bottled up emotions and wept with him.

We cried for ten minutes before there was a knock on the door. A voice called through.

"Five minutes until visiting hours are over!"

We both calmed down and sat in silence. Suddenly, Brice said something that took me completely by surprise.

"Give me your address Seto. I'm gonna get your stuff and you're coming to live with me." he said, a strange look in his eye.

I looked at him in shock. I was about to protest when he gave me a stern yet anxious look. "I'm not taking no for and answer either."

I just nodded in defeat. I used the marker to jot down my address on some paper. He smiled and silently thanked me.

Closing my eyes, I lay back in bed, exhausted. It had been a tiring day, both mentally and physically and I was shattered.

I felt Brice let go of my hand and heard him shuffle to the door, replacing the board and marker as he did so.

"Goodnight Seto. I'll pick you up tomorrow as soon as visiting hours are open. In the meantime, you get some rest. See you soon buddy." he whispered.

That was the last thing I heard before drifting off into a dreamless sleep.

-Brice's POV-

I was fuming. I was absolutely livid over Seto's dad.

How dare he even lay a finger on him?! These thoughts were clouding my brain as I pulled up to Seto's house.

It was a virtual ruin, with crumbling brick walls, and pebble dashing that was more on the ground than on the house itself.

The majority of the windows were boarded up and only a single light was on on the place.

I seethed with rage as I stared at the house, my knuckles white as I gripped the steering wheel. I had borrowed my neighbours while mine was in the shop. I had brought a few boxes that were stacked in the boot.

I slowly got out of the car, bringing the boxes with me. I crept up to the window with the light on. I peered in and looked around.

There was Seto's dad, passed out on the sofa, cans of beer and bottles littering the floor. I let out a low growl in disgust.

I made my way over to the front door, the paint peeling and the handle rusty. Seto had given me the key to the door so I had little trouble getting in.

I was soon inside. I gagged as the stench of cheap booze and pure human filth reached me.

Silently, I tiptoed upstairs to Seto's room. I set the boxes down in the centre and hurriedly started filling them with Seto's meagre possessions.

When I had finished, I silently walked back downstairs, balancing the boxes precariously in my arms as I went.

I froze at the bottom of the stairs when I heard light grunts coming from the living room. I sighed when the snores returned.

I walked out and locked the door behind me, chucking the key as far as I could throw, and trudged back to the car.

I breathed a sigh of relief as I slid back behind the wheel. I rested my head back on the headrest. From now on Seto's life would be different.

He wouldn't have to live in fear anymore. I couldn't help but smile as I thought this.

Seto Sorcerer was finally going to be happy.

*

I had just finished unpacking Seto's things in his new room. It had taken me a couple of hours to finish decorating input and setting it up but it was worth it.

Seto was worth it.

It was getting late so I glanced at the clock. Shit! I had to collect Seto in half an hour!

Remembering that he needed a change of clothes I shoved some in a carrier bag. I also slipped in a small gift I got him. It was his own whiteboard and marker set.

I just put the finishing touches to his room before hurrying out of the flat and down to the car. I hope he'll like staying with me, I thought, as I pulled out of the drive and made my way to the hospital.

-Seto's POV-

I was sat on my hospital bed, tapping my foot on the metal frame. I was sooooo booored! I couldn't leave until Brice came to get me with some new clothes and to sign my release papers.

The clock read half past nine, so I still had half an hour to kill. I groaned and stood up and began pacing the room. I stopped when I remembered I had my iPod. I pulled it out and plugged it into the small speaker set near my bed.

Scrolling through my playlists I put some songs on turned up,the volume. The music was just loud enough to fill the room without disturbing my 'neighbours'. I sighed and plopped down on one of the hospital chairs.

In half an hour I would have a new life, a life away from my dad, away from my past. I could finally start living. I smiled and closed my eyes, and fell asleep.

-Brice's POV-

I rushed through the doors of the hospital just as the lady behind the reception desk opened them. I ran past her and through others, shouting apologies over my shoulder, as I ran to Seto's room and burst through the door.

I beamed and aww'd at the sight that met my eyes. There was Seto, curled up on one of the chairs, still in his loose hospital gown. I smiled as I watched him slowly wake up. He opened one eye and once he noticed me they both fluttered open instantly.

He blushed and smiled sheepishly, adjusting his gown as he sat up. He gave me a small sleepy wave and yawned, stretching his limbs. "Hey there sleepy head." I chuckled softly.

He smiled and patted the chair next to him. I obliged and sat down next to him. He looked at me expectantly as sat there mesmerised by his eyes. I suddenly remembered his clothes.

"Oh yeah, hehe, sorry 'bout that, here's your clothes." I stammered, feeling my face heat up.

I put my hand on the back of my neck embarrassed and handed him the carrier bag. He rolled his eyes with a smile and got up, and walked towards the small bathroom. As he turned, I couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"S-Seto, your booty be hangin!" I managed to force out, laughing hysterically as he glared back at me, blushing like mad.

He ran to the bathroom, trying to cover himself up as he went, which made me laugh even more.

As he closed the bathroom door, I sighed happily and lent back in my chair. I started listening to the song playing from the ancient speakers in the corner.

I've given up
I'm sick of feeling
Is there nothing you can say

Take this all away
I'm suffocating
Tell me what the fuck is wrong
With me

I looked down, frowning, a single tear falling down my face. That song brought back bad memories, so many things I wanted to forget about.

No one knew this about me, but I had been battling depression for a couple of years now, ever since my parents disowned me.

There were some days that I would just lay in bed, staring at the ceiling listening to the consistent ticking of the clock, alone with my thoughts, not moving a muscle for hours on end, sometimes all day.

I was lucky though. It had never gotten so bad that I cut - but it had gotten close. I heard a door open and quickly looked around to see Seto walking over.

He saw my face and his smile disappeared. I looked away quickly. I didn't want him to see me like this, I was meant to be strong for him.

I felt him nudge me. He was kneeling in front of me, his hands on my knees, looking at me with a caring and concerned face. He cocked his head to one side, wandering what's wrong.

I blinked a few times to stop the tears and put a a fake smile. "I'm fine Seto, don't worry about me."

He gave me a look and I know he didn't believe me. I sighed defeated and looked down.

"It's fine dood, I'm just... I'm just not feeling it today, ya know..." I muttered, inwardly cursing the crack in my voice.

I could feel him stare at me. I squeezed my eyes shut as memories flooded back to me.

He got up and sat on the chair next to me. I felt him wrap his small arms around me and pull me in for a hug. I rested my head in his shoulder sideways and let the tears flow.

He wiped every single one away with his thumb and I looked at him, staring into his eyes. He smiled at me full of sympathy and care, but I shook my head.

"I'm sorry Seto. I'm being selfish. You've been through hell and back, and yet here you are, comforting me about my own problems and-"

I was cut off as I choked on my words, and Seto hugged me tighter.

He reached around and pulled something out. After a while I felt him push something into my hands. I opened my eyes and looked to see it was the whiteboard I got him. I sniffed, smiling slightly, and started to read it.

'I know you're depressed. I've been there, I know the signs. You're not being selfish Brice, everyone has these low moments, you can't help it. Just know that I'm here for you if you ever need to talk. Oh and thank you for the board. You have no idea how much it means to me.'

I finished reading and smiled fully. I put the board to one side and threw my arms around Seto, hugging him tight.

"Thank you Seto. I really really needed that. I'm so glad I have an amazing friend like you." I sniffed, still smiling.

He patted my back and we broke the hug, both standing up at the same time. I grabbed his hold-all bag and he grabbed the carrier bag, and we headed towards reception.

Once I signed the release forms, we walked to the carpark and I stuffed the bags in the back seat.

Seto had his headphones in listening to music while I drove home. I watched out the corner of my eye as Seto's head drooped and he fell asleep in the car.

Soon he was softly snoring. I chuckled and carefully reached out to turn off his iPod, then kept on driving. When we got home, I first took the bags upstairs, leaving Seto snoozing peacefully in the car.

I dumped them in the hall and went back down to the car to get sleeping beauty.

When I got there, he had curled up I a ball and was mewling and smiling I his sleep. He looked so cute, like a little kitten.

I gently picked him up bridle style and took him to the the building. He curled into me more, brow creased and a slight frown on his face. As he relaxed in my grip it was soon replaced by a smile like before.

I got into the flat, careful not to drop him as I unlocked the door again, and took him to the living room. I laid him on the sofa, making sure he didn't fall off. He shivered as I let him go, so I went to the cupboard, grabbing a blanket and came back with it.

I covered him up with it and he stopped shivering, snuggling up under it. I padded out of the room silently and turned off the light.

'Goodnight Seto,' I thought, even though it was only 11:15am, and closed the door to the sleeping sorcerer. 'Sleep tight.' I thought, and with that, went to my room, grinning ear to ear.

Finally, Seto would be safe, for the first time in ten years.

Gah! I hated having to rewrite that out! I'm sure I missed something from last time. Stupid bloody Wattpad....
* -_- starts mumbling atrocious obscenities*
Anyways, hope this is sorta good, sorry again bout this. Luvs yas! Laika out!