I glance back and forth.
To the tv.
To him.
To the tv.
To him.
"Do you have any family?" I ask breaking the silence between us.
It's like he chokes on air.
But he response.
"Yes. A younger brother. Mum. And dad." He gets to the end of his response quickly.
I don't ask him anymore questions.
I don't want to push him.
I give a nod in his direction and glance at the clock on the wall.
4:38am.
I give a slight yawn but stop half way when I see him looking at me.
I look at the corner of my eye but don't move my head.
I don't want to startle him again.
"why did you bring me to your home?" His voice is soft.
"Because I want you to be safe," I choke on my words and I can see him gulp in the corner of my eye.
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Sat watching supervet while writing this and crying cause they had to put a dog down
