ChocolerryPOP - Page 238

You pretended to know where you were going as you both walked into town not saying anything. Shadow looked at you , a dark expression back on his face.
“Where do you live?” He asked. You weren't sure how to answer. You stared at the ground for what seemed like forever. “What aren't you telling me?” Your eyes met his again. Shadow knew something was up, he wasn't stupid. Giving in, you made a motion for him to follow you. Once you arrive, you turn down the alley where you had been attacked.
“Hmph.” Shadow muttered. You could tell he was being cautious.
“When I first saw Knuckles take, I could tell you were very underweight which is why this morning at breakfast you wanted to eat everything, but didn't want to make a scene.” He spoke softly now. You really wanted to disappear. Tell him to forget he ever saw you, run off and find another place to live. Shadow sensed this, his hand gripping your shoulder.
“How long have you been out here?” He asked. "on the streets.” A year. He stared at your belongings on the ground again, then knelt down and gathered them all up in the blanket, tying it all together. He tossed it over his shoulder and extended his hand out to you.
“You shouldn't be living out here.” He said. You looked at his hand, then his face, and back to his hand. He tilted his head ever so slightly, giving you a stern look.
“This is no place for a human...No place for anyone.” He said. You couldn't look him in the eye. He held out his hand again. “I'm not leaving you. You might as well come with me willingly.” You knew he was serious. You took his hand and heard him sigh in relief.
“I know your scared.” He said to you, looking straight into your eyes. “But you will be much happier once you don't have to do this anymore.” Tears threatened to spill.
“Hold on tight and keep your eyes shut” Was all you heard before he picked you up and whisked you away.