Halfway Right
By Linkin Park
He stands, paralyzed. He can't move, can't think, can't breathe. He stares at the crowd before him. They all turn and look at him as he stands there. They're judging him, he knows. Why is he even there? Why did he come back? He spent his whole life running away from the man that was laying in the box in the center of the room.
He wants to scream.
He wants to run.
But he's paralyzed.
A hand touches his shoulder and he turns, tears in his eyes. He swallows and his mouth is dry.
Owen smiles at him sadly and reaches out. He pulls the younger man against him and holds him tightly, runs his hands through his hair and down his back. "Shhh, Zach." He says softly. "He can't hurt you anymore."