Cole's Pov.

I'm holding up as best as I can. For Nya, and for Lloyd. I'm not one to show emotions I can hide it, but really I'm grieving heavily on the inside. One way I hide it, is by not talking. If I talk, my voice might crack. I don't want to seem weak to Nya and Lloyd. But then again, not talking could make them think that I'm extremely depressed. So when there is something really needed saying, I'll say it.
It's hit me and Nya hard. But I don't think that Lloyd will ever be the same again. I mean he was the one who did it... I was so mad at him at first, but I couldn't stay mad at him forever. He never meant to do it. The poor kid was going through a lot. A lot more than he should've been. I mean at heart he's really only twelve years old.

Suddenly Misako came into my room.

"Hey Cole dinner is ready. Do you wanna come out and eat with us?" Misako asked me. I stood up and nodded.

"Yeah just give me a minute," I answered. She nodded.
"Okay. Hey do you know by any chance if Lloyd will be joining us?" she asked.

"No I don't think so. I miss him too though," I said. She looked down and nodded. I sighed. Poor Lloyd. I don't think he's eaten in days. Misako tries to get him to eat but it just doesn't work. I walked to the door and went out into the dinning room and took a seat next to Nya.
Sensei Wu was right about to say a prayer when someone we didn't expect to show up came out. Lloyd. Okay this is kinda awkward... Nya lowered her eyelids and put her head down. I put my head down to. But I glanced up at Lloyd to see what kind of condition he was in. He looked awful! His hair was a mess, hanging over his eyes and he had bags under his eyes like he hadn't slept in days. And...are those scars on his face? No way... Uh-uh. That does not look good.

"Oh Lloyd. We didn't expect to see you. I'll get you a chair," Misako said. It sounded like she was talking to a complete stranger. I gotta admit though, Lloyd didn't look the same. She got up and pulled in an extra chair.

"I didn't expect you come out," he answered. His voice sounded really horse and dry. She pulled up and chair and he sat down.

"Well now that everyone if here, let's pray," Sensei said and we bowed our heads. Well Lloyd didn't. he still doesn't...believe. "Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for this food. Thank you for giving us such blessings. I pray that this food would give us strength Lord. In Your Name we pray Amen."

After he finished we began eating. It was very quiet. Too quiet. I didn't like it. Won't someone say something?!

"Um it's good to see you Lloyd," Nya started nervously. Why are we all acting like he's a complete stranger? We don't want him to feel like he's unwelcome! She cleared her throat.
"We've all really missed you. I'm glad you've finally decided to um come out," she said.

"Yeah. I've really been wondering what you've been up to lately. It's good to see you again Lloyd," I said patting his shoulder. He closed his eyes tightly and I saw a few tears run down his face. Why is he so sad? We're all together and the deaths happened three months ago. More than.
"Are you okay buddy?" I asked him. He nodded.

"Um guys, it was nice seeing you but uh I'm not that hungry I think I'll just get some sleep," Lloyd said getting up from the table. Misako nodded.

"It's okay Lloyd. I understand. Good night," she said. He nodded. "Good night, mom, Cole, Nya, Sensei." He walked into his room and closed the door. I heard it lock tight. But he looked really upset about something. What was it? And why is he locking his door? Whatever is going on, I've just gotta find out.

Sorry that was short. I thought that'd be a good ending for the chapter though.

What is Lloyd up to?

Why does he look so sad?

Will Cole be able to solve it?