Midnight , Cashton

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Oct. 7, 12:03

Age: 9

"Ashton, how come you're always on the bus late at night?"

"My mum works late night shifts at the diner and I go with her."

"Oh. What about your dad?"

"He left when I was six."

"I'm sorry."

"It's okay. What about your mum and dad?"

"My mum is not around a lot and my dad is really mean."

"How come?"

"He hits me and calls me names."

"Oh my gosh, Cally I'm so sorry!" Ashton said, wrapping his arms around the boy.

"It's okay," Calum tensed at his touch at first, but relaxed.

"I won't ever hit you. I'll protect you forever, Cally."

"Okay, Ashy."

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How the hell could you ever be so mean to little Calum?

Stay Lovely. XXX- Hayley