forum A Promise of Fire (closed)

Started April 06, 2023 by @ElderGod-yellowqueen

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He whines, “I can’t…I’m trying…”

"It's okay," she said. "Take your time. We'll stay here as long we need to."

Amyntas squeezes his eyes shut, trying to fight his urge to open them.

"You can do this. Don't rush it."

Amyntas opens his eyes, “I can’t do this-“

"It's okay," she squeezed his hand. "We can try again later."

He shudders, looking around.

Ariella gave him a small smile.

He bites his lip, silent.

"You did good today. I'm proud of you." Ariella gave him a brighter smile. "Do you think you could come to dinner with me and talk with your parents? They would love your company."

He shakes his head slightly.

"They would. They would love to see you and talk to you."

Amyntas sighs, “I’m tired.”

"Then let's go take a nap."

He nods and starts walking back to his room.

Ariella kept holding his hand as she walked with him.

Amyntas walks back into his room and looks around. He checks under desks, the window and bathroom. He takes a sharp breath and goes to his bed, sitting down.

Ariella sat down next him, close but not touching. "You did good," she said.

He rubs his forehead, silent.

Ariella touched his arm softly, smiling at him.

Amyntas sighs, slowly rocking himself.

"You're okay, Amyntas, you're safe." Ariella pulled her legs up on the bed.

Amyntas stays quiet. He eventually lays down and hides himself under his covers.