Goddard's Home for Troubled Teens

Val

I make my wings dissapear, "Good."

Ryder

I nod and keep my eyes down, sighing.

Val

I hesitate before climbing down.

Ryder

I look at her, "W-where are you going?"

Val

I shrug, "Somewhere."

Ryder

I swallow, "Y-you're leaving me?"

Val

"I'm not," I say, "I'm just going to the bottom of the tree."

Ryder

I study her before nodding and making to follow.

Val

I sit on the floor against the tree, looking up.

Ryder

I sit beside her and cross my arms insecurely over my chest.

Val

I glance at him, hes not even talking to me.

Ryder

I glance around. What do I say? Why is this so awkward?

Val


I look up again, sighing.

Ryder

I clear my throat and decide to start somewhere, "I'm not really from Phoenix. I moved there when I was thirteen, on my own, to try to get away from my family and the stuff that was going on there."

Val

I glance at him again and nod, "Oh. I get everything now."