He just sat there. Shrivelled up like a fragile baby, parted from its mother. His hands held to the sides of his head, he was curled to a tight ball. His palms were sweaty, his eyes wide. His cheeks glistened with the tears, staining them. He twitched, only making the faintests of sounds.
Murmering silently for help.

It never came.

He could cry out with all his might and noone would come. He would be forced to stay here in this hell. His punishment for existing. A black abyss laughed at him, hands groping at his body. Carressing his limbs as if threatening him secretly.

His mind raced.

He wanted out. But he couldn't get out. No. There was no way out for him. It wasn't his fault, but it was his burden. He sat cringing. His fingers raked at his scalp. If he pulled his body apart. Broke the barrier that was his mind. Would he escape? Could he escape?

No.

There was no way out of this.

He let out a silent scream. Footsteps. Was it another one of them?

No.

A smile faced him, friendly eyes. She bent down, holding out her arms, holding him close.

He nuzzled into her. This was his escape. This blonde girl.

She was his out.