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SHELTER FROM THE STORM

Cerian.

It prevailed getting late. This I could tell because of how dark it had gotten. The tree shadows had grown longer and a bit scary. I could hear crickets begin to chirp in a far distance. I low-key wanted to get off the tree and go home. I couldn't though, because Denver was still not okay. He'd smoked almost an entire pack till I denied him the last two sticks.

He cried again for minutes, then talked more about his parents and I listened, sympathized with him, and even angry at myself because I couldn't help him. The only thing I did was ask God why he'd taken away his parents. I've never met them but they sounded like nice people.

"It's getting late now," Denver said mid sniffles.

His eyes were red and swollen from crying too much. "Let's go,"

"Are you okay?" I asked.

He smiled weakly and answered, "I think...we should get going. It's getting dark,"