Eyes for just me

Ethan’s P.O.V

I realized that Nathan was leaving the room, I took some steps away from the doorway, Nathan’s eyes were red with tears and swollen underneath, he hadn’t gotten enough sleep and yet he was crying so much.

I felt sorry for him… seeing a child try so hard like that, reminded me of myself, except that their family seemed more messed up than I imagined.

“Valentina…” He choked and unintentionally I pulled him into a hug, after all, he was just a kid but sounded mature for his age. “…She wouldn’t listen to me.”

“She is just shocked and she needs time.” I encouraged him, and as I patted his head, he hugged me and cried even more. “You have to give her time, all these are still very new to her and for her, and she is probably trying to develop a coping mechanism, please understand.”

“S-She doesn’t want to see me…” He lamented, wiping his eyes with the ends of his sleeves. “…She told me to leave.”

“You can always come back later,” He suddenly grabbed my shoulders even though I wa