5.

When they woke up they were in the same place but covered with some blankets

Felix, this is how you treat your visitors, you make them sleep on the floor? --says his brother, watching the boy complain among the blankets, the other boys laughed when they saw the freckled man complaining

Samuel sees the time and over jumps -- I'm late! --says Samuel, getting up from the floor and unintentionally passes by to hit Felix and Anderson, laughing at the boy's grunt. I'm sorry, lix, but I have to go to work.

You can't leave without eating," says the older of the four -- he's served so I don't get a no for an answer -- he tells the boy who was about to seriously deny Felix is like his brother.

And mom? --asks Felix, sitting next to Anderson Samuel.

She's sleeping, didn't you hear her when she came in? -- the minor denied --

And what about the party? How is one? -- Anderson gets stuck --

A...one? Paterson? -- the older one nods --

Do you know it? --he says, surprised with a smile.

He's Patterson Gael's cousin," he says, and Samuel looks at him a bit worried.

Yes, and that?" says the boy without understanding --

Nothing -- it gives him a smile -- I just asked

Well," he smiles back, "I met some boys and one of them was very cute," she says, recalling the boy, "but he likes someone who doesn't reciprocate and there's a boy who hurts him in high school," she says, looking at her brother with a pout, "we weren't introduced to each other.

I'm Anderson--he says with a smile--a taste

I am Samuel," he says, looking at the cup in front of him, "a taste

The taste is mine ... Wait, are you Samuel Smith Samuel? --He scowls at the boy's nod, "I'm Park Christopher," he says in annoyance and walks away, leaving the others to wonder.

Well, I'm off - I'm hugging them to get out - can you say goodbye to your mom and brother for me? --The boy nods and watches as Samuel runs off

Samuel runs out to the cafeteria and was not so far away that he didn't have to run, but when he arrived he saw Leo and Joseph talking in a park and this made him feel some distrust, but he ignored it and went to work

─── ❖ ──Joseph ── ❖ ──

Joseph woke up a little tired but that didn't matter to him after the night before he set out to find out more about Samuel.

He left his room ready to go to the cafeteria but his brother stopped him

Dad will be here in a week," he says from the couch, "and Mom will be here in a few days to organize the formal dinner. --His brother and father had no choice but to accept him as he was, but they knew that John was just a friend.

No," he says dryly and leaves the house to end all his doubts...

There is -- he says, stopping the boy who is Samuel's friend -- can we talk?

No," he says bluntly, "I don't want you to go near Samia or you'll get hurt.

I just need you to tell me a few things please, it's for Samuel," he says in a pleading tone and the boy stops and sighs, "if I didn't need to, I wouldn't talk to you.

What do you want to know," he says, looking at the boy.

Everything possible," he says, looking at the boy, "yesterday Samuel... I... I healed many wounds and I want to know what or who caused them

And how do you know you didn't make them," he says angrily.

I don't know," he says with some frustration, "I just know that someone else hit him

Tired sighing--that fool hit him again--whispering but Mathew heard it

Who? --he says, altered...

I don't know if I should tell you it's better if you talk to him -he pauses- but this is the only thing I will tell you never to let Samia go home on Friday to Sunday

Why? --he says, not knowing what the boy was saying

Come to a better place - they go to the park benches near the cafeteria - I explain to you that Samia's father beats him every day. He is a drug addict and alcoholic, and every weekend some of his friends go to his house and the last time they beat Samia together - he says, trying not to cry when he remembers that day - that is all I will tell you, and if you excuse me, I must go to work, because Samia must be alone.

It's okay, thanks for telling me -- it gives him a handshake -- by the way, you shouldn't pretend that Sam is your boyfriend. Did you know that Sam doesn't know how to lie?

I know," he says with a laugh, "I'm surprised he didn't hit me when I said that

After a while Leo arrived at his work and saw Min with a somewhat strange look on her face

Hi Sam," he says, smiling.

Hello," says Samuel without making eye contact, "did you manage to?

Yes, of course -- he says, still looking at the boy -- how was his night?

Entertaining even though we fell asleep on the floor and didn't finish watching the movie," he pouts.

He only gets a laugh from the major who is going to put on his uniform...

── ❖ ─ Félix ─ ❖ ──

Christopher? --says Felix as he enters his brother's room, receiving a noise of affirmation-- why did you behave like that with Samuel?

Lix just doesn't want you to go near him," he says, looking at his serious brother -- he's not what he seems

Why do you say that? --Felix says something annoying.

He hurt the boy I told you about," he says, looking at his brother, "and I don't want him to hurt you.

What's the boy's name?" Felix asks, still upset, "I hate it when they talk badly about someone they don't know.

John Taylor," he says, recalling the boy.

You should be careful, not me," he says as he leaves his angry brother's room.

// how Christopher can defend that stupid plus he doesn't even know Samuel // Felix thought as he remembered how Taylor tried to bother Samuel in the cafeteria and he got even more angry when he remembered him crying in the bathroom he looked so scared and helpless at that moment he promised himself he wouldn't leave the boy alone he remembered that in a few minutes he was going to work so he took his things and left his house still upset with his brother...

When he arrived he greeted Leo with a smile and went to Samuel

Sammie how are you? --he says, smiling, only gets a smile from the boy and that was more than enough to go away and change.

Felix approaches Samuel to talk to the envelope he would be serving--Sammie today I...--he is interrupted by a customer entrance but not just anyone was Joseph the strange thing was that he was alone but still Samuel felt a little scared--

Can we talk to Samuel? --says Joseph, sitting at the inn.

Mmm... My break is in a few minutes," he says, looking down to avoid contact, "do you take a box today? --he says, looking at the boy and he just nods --

Sammie, if you don't want to talk to him, just tell him," Felix whispers away from Mathew.

// I want to talk to him... Maybe, but you're afraid and if he said something like "I'll tell you your secrets?// Samuel's mind started to question him about many things and fill him with insecurity but he just turned to Felix with a smile and whispered a "don't worry" to him

Samuel Paso attending to a few clients while Joseph waited in the same place had asked the same as the previous days but this time double portion, it was time to talk and Samuel was filled with nerves and insecurity approaching Joseph

Ready to go! --he says, smiling, "What do you want to talk about? --asks a nervous question

Come on, take the boy's hand and his request, Samuel got scared and was only dragged by the boy leaving a worried Felix and an insecure Leo both looked at each other and gave each other a smile but neither of them believed it...

Jos Joseph," says Samuel, a little scared, "where are we going? --he says, seeing the boy who wouldn't turn around and just kept walking.

Quiet," he says, approaching a park very different from the cafeteria -- I won't hurt you, Samuel.

Okay," he says as he watches the boy stop in the park looking for a bench to sit on, "what do you want to talk about?

Well first of all I want to make sure you eat -- hand over the bag -- I asked you for a chocolate and a sandwich I hope you like

No... You shouldn't have," says Samuel shyly taking the bag.

Of course I do, I know you don't eat Samuel and don't deny it to me," she says looking at the boy and he just looks down and takes a bite of the warm liquid and the sandwich.

Eh? --says Samuel, looking at the boy a little confused.

Don't lie to me, Samuel," he sighs, "I know who did all that to you.

A...I...no," says Samuel in a panic, "did Joseph know that? He couldn't make a word of it coherently-- did Leo tell you?

It doesn't matter," he says, looking at the boy with a concerned look on his face, "Samuel, I really care about you," he says, taking the boy's chin.

Joseph...--sigh--you scare me

I know--he walks away and puts his head down--I want to change that

It's not worth it, Joseph, don't force yourself on someone like me.

Of course it's worth it," he says, sitting up straight on the bench, "I want to see that beautiful smile that makes everyone fall in love, but I want it to be real like the one you give the new guy.

Samuel felt a blush on his cheeks but was somewhat confused why did he blush if Leo and Peter were always telling him?

Indeed, Samuel was praised for his smile

And he never missed the confessions but Samuel always rejected them in the best way because he did not feel enough for anyone and the fear of them knowing about his life terrified him.

Dm... I think I should go to the cafeteria now Leo yang should take his break--he says getting up next to Joseph--great...thanks for the food," he says blushingly.

It's nothing," he says with a nod, "but you didn't answer me, Sam.

I don't know," he says in a whisper, "I think I'll go to Leo's house. I forgot it in the cafeteria.

Don't worry," she smiles as she makes her way to the boy, "you can have it for as long as you like, you look great in that jacket," she laughs.

It's like two sizes too big," says Samuel with a slight smile.

I know, but you look cute," she says with a smile directed at the younger one, and he just blushes and feels his heart racing, but tries to hide that.

No --quickly deny it-- it's ugly you have lousy tastes-Samuel Wrinkles his nose facing the front // not just for the jacket// think Samuel

Joseph looked at him and realized that the last thing wasn't the jacket--that my jacket is beautiful and it was a gift, so I wear it," he says, looking at the boy with an indignant face, "my tastes are perfect," he sticks out his tongue.

//wow Joseph changes a lot ... Is this the real Joseph? And if I don't change?// again Samuel's mind is filled with questions

When I arrived I only heard a scolding from Leo for taking so long because he said he was very hungry and Felix's look was present in him and that scared him a little for some reason

I bring you your jacket," says Samuel full in search of the garment.

Joseph waited for the boy a little uncomfortable as he freckled and kept looking at him ugly

// Why is he looking at me like that? Did Samuel tell him? // thought Joseph without realizing that Samuel had already returned

Goodbye Samuel," says Joseph, smiling at him, "see you in class

Goodbye," says Samuel with a smile, waiting for him to leave and turning to see Felix who saw him as neutral, "what's going on?

Sammie be careful - that's all he said to her and she turns to sort some things out.

Lix -- sigh -- I'll have it -- smile at him --

They spent the whole day doing what they had to do until closing time and, yes, Leo took Samuel home after a few tantrums from the child

Sammie ten --Peter gives him clothes to change into -- you give me your uniform to wash -- Samuel was in his uniform from the day before --

Thank you--he gets it and goes to change later when he returns to the room and sets out to ask Leo about Joseph--what did Yang say to Joseph?

Sorry Samia I know I didn't have to tell him --//this is bad//thought Samuel -- but he asked me to explain and he was very upset to know who hurt you and by the way why didn't you tell me he hurt you again?

Samuel lets out a heavy sigh -- I understand yang but what did he say? And I apologize for not telling him I didn't want to worry him

Nothing Samian, just your father," he said, "nothing they can use against you.

And if they do, I'm going to hit them -- you can hear Peter's voice from the other room

Okay, thank you very much--he pounces on the boy to hug him and let out little sobs--.

Easy, Samia, we'll take care of you," he says, stroking the child's hair.

Sammie and Leo know that I will always take care of them," says Peter as he comes over to hug the kids, "they are very important to me.

Thank you, Yang," says Samuel, wiping away his tears and giving him a sincere smile, "you are still very important to me.

After that affectionate moment they spent the afternoon-evening playing and distracting the youngest of all their problems.

After a while they went to sleep and Samuel thought about the words of his friends and for a moment his mind flew to the name of another person and his beautiful smile, yes, it was him Mathew Joseph .