Okay here is chapter 5 of Cold. I hope that you all enjoy it. By the way in the story time it has been 2 days so it is Thursday.
Matt's POV
I went to check on Jimmy because Hal was handling Ben and when I got to his tent what I saw broke my heart. Jimmy was curled up in a ball on his cot. His eyes were red and tears were streaming down his cheeks. His nose was rubbed raw and he was letting out quiet sobs. I walked over to him and sat down beside him, gently laying my hand on his shoulder. "What has he done to you Jimmy?" I asked my eyes meeting his sad eyes and I saw nothing, but depression and hurt. I lie down beside him and whisper the only thing I could think of to help him through this. "Don't worry Jimmy, I will fix this." He turned around and asked in a broken whisper. "Promise?" I just nodded. "I promise." I told him. "Now, why don't you sleep for a while?" He sighed before closing his eye and after 10 minutes, his breathing evened out and he was asleep.
Hal's POV
Once Ben was asleep, I went to talk with Maggie about what to do about Ben and Jimmy. I found her sitting by a creek, "Hey babe. I have no idea how to help Ben. Do you have any suggestions?" I asked hopefully. "Well we need to show Weaver how much he is hurting Jimmy, but how do we do that? He won't even go by Jimmy's tent." "Well, I'm not sure, but I'm sure I can get him to Jimmy's Tent one way or another." I told her and we got up and went back to camp.
Ben's POV
The pain is even worse and I can't bring myself to care anymore. I need help soon before I fall too far. Please someone help me. I can't function without him and it's slowly killing me to be away.
Jimmy's POV
I vaguely remember Matt coming in here, but I do know that he smelled like Ben and that gave me the push I needed to keep fighting. I just hope we can survive this.
Matt's POV
I walked to Weaver's Tent and asked to speak with him. "Yes Matt what can I do for you?" He asked. "What you can do for me is open up your eyes and realize that you are slowly killing Jimmy and my brother." He just stared at me like I was crazy. "What are you talking about?" It was my turn to look at him like he was high. "What am I talking about! How about you look around long enough to realize that they are in love with each other. It kills them to be away from each other an hour let alone 2 days." I told him. "What would you know? You are nine." Weaver stated like I didn't know my left foot from my right. "I will admit that I do not know much about love, but I do know it when I see it and Ben and Jimmy are in love, but if you don't believe me jus go look at Jimmy. He looks like he just witnessed someone murder his family." I grabbed his arm and started towards Jimmy's tent.
When we walked inside he was facing away from us. "Jimmy, can you please look at me." I asked him. He turned around and Weaver let out a gasp. I turned towards Weaver. "See what I was talking about?" He just nodded. "Can you give me a minute alone with him?" I nodded "Jimmy, I'll be right outside." He just looked and I left.
Weaver's POV
I sat down next to Jimmy. "I'm so sorry. I thought this was for your own good, but I can clearly see that I have caused more harm then good. I don't care if you hate me for the rest of your life, but I never meant to harm you in any way, please believe that. I always thought of you as a son and I guess I got a little protective of you. I'm sorry for all the pain I have caused you. Goodbye." I got up to leave and I went back to my tent. I need to get them back together and I know just how to do it.
Okay that's the end of chapter 5 of Cold. Bye for now.