--= Rob's + POV =--

He went limp. His chest stopped moving. And I felt something snap inside of me. Eye twitching, I gripped Preston tighter, drawing him closer so his head was on my shoulder.

Listening to see if there was anything, goosebumps shot down my spine as a whisper that could probably not even be called a breath slipped from his lips.

My body shivering violently, a single tear slid down my face. Eyes wide I slapped a hand onto my cheeks to feel the hot water bubble down my face, more and more coming slipping down sides of my face.

Lips parting, hanging open I let out a quiet cry, turning into a sob, turning into a voice, which turned into a shout, which turned into wails that bled off of the area, piercing through hearts and ears.

"Rob?" Somebody asked. Screeching as I felt my throat ripping, blood bubbling inside of my mouth and foaming off my lips I couldn't concentrate on anything else.

"ROB!" They called loudly. Hands slapping onto my shoulders I kept my eyes locked onto Preston, holding him tightly my eyes widened as he disappeared from my sight.

Darting my eyes upwards, Lachlan stared at me, wide eyed and terrified as he held Preston bridal style inside of his hands. His breathing silent but his chest heaving, I reached out a hand.

"G-Give him back..." I yearned. Rivers racing down my face as my voice cracked, going quiet Lachlan continued to look at me. Eyes glowing with worry, he turned and bolted towards the big tent.

"GIVE HIM BACK!!!" I screeched. Jolting up onto my feet I chased after Lachlan, feet heavy and knees ready to crumble. My throat throbbed in pain as grief lorned over my entire body, washing over me.

Lachlan said nothing as he stayed far ahead of me, his feet drumming onto the ground like the beat of a heart, Preston swung in his arms, I could see his eyes slide open slightly, flashing a smile at me.

Ice shot through my body. Freezing. Not daring to move as Preston moved farther and farther away towards the place where Mitch could heal him. I stopped crying. Running out of tears.

Heart racing violently, throwing punches and kicks I thudded onto my knees. Sitting there in shock as they raced out of my sight. Lips trembling, I took a deep shaky breath.

"Don't go....."

~~~~~~~~~~~~

His eyes were open, and he lay on the quiet grass. His lips were emotionless, as were the eyes that flickered ominously like flames. 

The fire wasn't too far away and the purple sky loomed above us, dotted with shining stars and the other tents glowing with light, letting me know they were awake as well.

Making sure nobody was around, in case they saw me contacting the boy, or, this handsome....Creature? I turned to look back at him.

Kneeling down, I placed my ear to his chest, listening for something. Hearing a quiet, drumming beat that bounced, happy to be alive, I shut my eyes to listen for more. 

Snapping my eyes open to hear giggles, I casted my eyes over to his, a wide smile on his lips. That grin, I couldn't help it. 

I smiled back.

~~~~~~~~~~~~