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Can't Let Go

SmlAlwaysOriginal

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Reads 1,321
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Parts 13
Time 1h 19m

SmlAlwaysOriginal

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Alex thought he had it all then he got a shot of cold water. Years later he is finally getting his life to where he wants it to be. All except one little complication. So what does he do when he starts to really care for that complication. Letting go might mean someone might die. But it wasn't his fight. No matter the trouble he just can't let go.

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Alex heard a thump then a whimper. He scanned the area around him and then looked down the alley that was close by. He searched the darkness and saw leaning against the brick wall a slumped over figure. he debated then started to walk on not sure it was worth the risk, but the figure stopped groaned and fell. Alex sighed. There was no way he'd be able to walk away now. He went over and carefully rolled the figure over and was surprised to see it was a very young man. Alex couldn't see any wounds but when he searched, he found a large bruise on his side that had broken open and gotten infected. 
"Looks like you got the raw end of a beating. Better get you to a hospital." a hand shot out and grabbed his wrist.
"NO! no hospital. just leave me alone."
"No hospital huh? your wound is infected. if you leave it, it could kill you."
"I'll be fine." he said then promptly passed out. Alex snorted and gathered the boy up and stood.All Rights Reserved

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