[maybe it's the dark shadows under his eyes, or the long, lanky build of the stranger. maybe it's just a desperation to hold onto something - familiar, however vaguely. whatever the reason, a spark of will's memory connects this teenager to jonathan, the correlation to his big brother the only thing that keeps the younger boy from twitching away when an arm is held out to keep him still.
he knows how to stay still, at least. strange, for a kid his age, but he does it perfectly, even covers his mouth so his breathing isn't too audible. he glances up and over at the older teenager, silently wanting approval.]
the great unknown
he knows how to stay still, at least. strange, for a kid his age, but he does it perfectly, even covers his mouth so his breathing isn't too audible. he glances up and over at the older teenager, silently wanting approval.]