"Hide me! They'll take me back if they see me..."

I silently panicked and saw Artemis was as well. I had the feeling we'd get caught sooner or later. I didn't want him to get in trouble because of me though...he didn't deserve that. But I couldn't go anywhere; the stairs were a no and the window, it was rightly locked for...reasons. You can guess since it's only in Artemis's room."I-I think you can fit under my bed...there's an opening, someone made for me. It used to be a safe spot for my meds..." He quietly said, opening a small space under the bed, telling me to hide..."Artemis, who were you talking to?" That voice...Miss Lisa was here. I hear the floorboards creak, and Artemis stuttering to say something. He was probably under a lot of pressure because of me. It's too much for him...I should probably just give in a go, he'll get in trouble I'd I don't... Maybe I'll just-"I thought I saw a ghost, it was behind the curtains...it asked if I could unlock the window...it was probably trapped."

He lied, I heard the curtains drape open and his knock on the glass. I then hear a sigh and the curtains close. Probably Lisa...she's probably gonna. take Artemis to the... Damn it all! I can't let her take him back there...he'll change again, start throwing things and hitting people." Artemisander...there are no ghosts. You probably just heard a bird." She said as the floor creaks again. "I'm sorry for him, he's...been through some things."It's fine, but is he okay?" Jacob...he's here, in this room with me. "Should we take him somewhere?"

I hear heavy breathing...Artemis. I gotta save him, they will not take him back! Not again! I don't care if I have to go back, he's staying here, where he is safe and not scared to death by doctors.2I quickly scamper out of my place and crawl over to Artemis, putting him to my chest. Everyone stared at me, Artemis looking down to the floor. I won't let go until he is comfortable enough to settle down here."You can obviously see he doesn't want to go...they scare him!" I yell and hug Artemis, who was quivering in my arms.

"You'll have to go through me first..."Jacob and I lock eyes, his gaze softened.

It wasn't like earlier when we were fighting, it was...no! I'm not falling for it. I quickly look away and peer down at Artemis, who turned around and hugged me."I don't want to leave him. And, I...made the ghost story up...to hide him." He mumbled into my chest. "I have no clue why he came back, or who this guy is...but, I do know he came here for a reason." He bravely turned around and stood in front of me, putting his arms out, protecting me. Well, trying to anyway. There was a little height difference. He was being brave for me, he was risking it for me."Why are you here... I thought you didn't want a brat like me." I spit out, my words like acid. "Did you come here to just mock me? Or to give me back?"Artemis put his arms down and pointed at Jacob, looking straight into his eyes. It was scary to see him so focused on someone like that; like he was looking into their soul. I'm surprised he didn't back down a while ago..."You. Are you the reason he came back?" He quietly demanded, not really asking."Artemis, don't-" Lisa said, the look in her eyes was hard to bear."

No. I'm going to take a mother fucking god damn guess he's the reason why Elis ran away! Isn't he!" He loudly yelled, startling me. "I saw you take him away from me..."4I held Artemis back, seeing as he was about to throw hands. Jacob didn't seem fazed, he seemed unimpressed to say the least. Like the way he looked at me when I said I didn't have fleas..."Did Elis teach you those words?" He countered, not even answering the aggressive question. "You're what? Twelve?"I could tell he was being serious, he seriously didn't know Artemis's age and took a guess based on looks. Artemis was kinda scrawny and small, looking very young for fourteen. I remember when I first met him, I was twelve and he was eight, he wasn't aggressive towards me and easily became my friend.But there was this one time, a year ago, when he just looked so depressed all day.

I asked why, and he said...' Because I can't get a girlfriend...' I almost busted out laughing, but I didn't. He said he doubted anyone would ever even kiss him. So...I did what homies did, and asked him if he wanted a kiss from me. 3It was sweet little innocent one that turned us instantly gay, not for each other, but yeah. It lasted for about three or eight seconds. It was still innocent...but I may or may not have used tongue, but that was because it was first kiss and he said he probably wouldn't ever get kissed again!

Anyways, from then on, I really just gave him forehead kisses whenever he was sad, or about to go to bed. Artemis is really just like my little brother, I love and care for him, but have no intention of dating him. Plus, I'm about to be an adult in a few months, so...that'd be awkward for us..."So...he's staying, right?" Artemis quietly asked, backing up closer to me. I sigh and cross my arms, looking at Jacob.

I was about to change this situation, and hopefully, take Artemis with me. I couldn't just leave him here, that would make me a bad brother."

If you are here to take me back..." I started, taking a deep breath. "I'll go...if you take Artemis with you. Deal or no deal?"..."Fine by me." That...I didn't expect that, he actually said yes.2"W-what? Wait what!" Artemis stomped up to Jacob and looked up, frowning. Or, trying to; he makes frowning look adorable."You! I..." He started to say, only to be given a look from Jacob. "Eep! I-I have nothing to say, go ahead sir!" He scampered back to me and hid behind me, grasping my sleeve...wimp. I really can't blame him, every time Jacob gives me 'the look'...I almost pee myself. I-I mean, it's not like I still like him or anything...totally not!