Where The Heart Take You

6

The second the boy opened his eyes, the first thing he noticed were the blurry figures surrounding him.
Then he spotted Hans and the others, he looked away, hiding his face under the covers.
They were here to help him get better.
Cale was weak from the attempt but he still remembered how to speak, how to talk, how to breathe.
He was still weak, but he was getting better.

"Cale, please look at us"

said a soft voice
He slowly lifted his head and looked at the person who spoke.
It was the butler.

"How are you feeling?"

Cale couldn't talk because of the large cut on is neck.
His neck and wrists were covered in bandages and most likely the wounds underneath would have left horrendous scars.

"We're so sorry young master..."
the butler said in a small voice
The rest of the servants were also apologising and expressing their regret.
They weren't going to let him die.
Even though Cale was their master and they never liked him very much, but the fact is, Cale was their responsibility.
And as time passes by, they began to feel guilty towards themselves, as they should have protected him.
They should've helped him, not hurt him in the process.
When Cale finally realised what happened, he turned away.
He closed his eyes, not wanting to see any of them.

"Master, please look at us"

"Cale, listen..."

Hans said softly as he reached his hand out.
Cale flinched
He wanted them to stop bothering him but he didn't dare to show his face.
His hand trembled violently, he wasn't strong like he used to be.
Hans hesitated for a moment before grabbing his hand and gently forcing him to turn towards him.
As soon as Cale turned his head, he immediately started crying.

"Don't cry young master!"

said Hans while wiping his tears away
Cale sobbed loudly.
Hans stood up, pulling him closer until he was sitting against his chest.
All of a sudden, he felt Hans' arms wrap around his small frame.
Hans hugged him tightly, holding him close to himself.
Hans continued to caress Cale's back soothingly, he knew he needed the comfort.
For some reason Cale couldn't help but hug Hans back.

"You don't have to worry, alright? Everything' gonna be fine".

"Why did you try to kill yourself? Wasn't it painful?"

asked Anna
The girl's gaze was filled with sympathy.
It must be so awful being in such a situation.
Cale  nodded.

"If you don't mind me asking.. Do you like Hans?".

She questioned
The man blushed slightly at that question
He nodded again as he buried his face in Hans'.

"You don't have to be shy about liking Hans, I think it' s nice that you care so much for him, especially as a friend, he cares for you too, he doesn't even have anybody to hold him when he's in trouble..."

she said smiling at Cale
Hans blushed harder
She looked at Cale and her smile widened slightly

"I think we should go now"
she said as she grabbed Hans' hands and pulled him out of the room
He was shocked at first but followed her reluctantly.