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Paxton
Paxton stared at the bruise Bucky had revealed, eyes widening a bit. He looked from Bucky to the blonde standing behind him, and then Erich, and then the other boy with them…
And then Riker.
Did…did they have more marks like Bucky’s bruise?
Marks like Paxton had?
They…did understand…
Paxton stared once more at Bucky’s bruised arm, sniffling. “H-Hurt…too?”
Bucky scratched the back of his head, chuckling, though it wasn’t with mirth.
“Yea…ah…” He slowly pulled his sleeve back down, “But it’s alright…because I have friends, who help me.” Bucky looked back at the two young men standing beside him.Paxton released his backpack a bit, shoulders relaxing slightly. Riker tucked a strand of the boy’s hair behind his ear, smiling.
“Would you let us help you too?”
Looking up at Riker, Paxton nodded, releasing a deep breath and feeling as though a large weight was lifting from his shoulders.
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Riker
Paxton nodded, and Riker smiled again.
“There we go…would you like to go somewhere more comfortable, where we can still help you?” Riker offered.
“We can make sure no one figures out you two are missing…we’ve got this.” Tony promised with a grin.
Riker smiled and nodded. “Thank you,” he turned back to Paxton, “so Paxton, you wanna come with me?”
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Paxton
Paxton nodded, glancing around the hall. This wasn’t exactly the best place to stay…his brothers could come upon them at any moment!
Riker stood, gently lifting Paxton out of his lap and helping him stand. He put out his hand, smiling.
“Ready?”
Paxton gripped his backpack, staring at Riker’s hand for a moment before slowly taking it, still clutching his pack with his free arm. He inched closer to the dark-haired young man.
So I would suggest they go to Pax’s room, but his brothers would actually look for him there if they find him missing. Might be best to go to Riker’s?
OOH maybe Leo could be there and he lets Wolfie know how Pax is doing? And Angelina and her friends could come by and that’s how she finds out (just an idea for ya since you were wondering how to get them involved)
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@whalekeeper : my eyes are just normal blue, like a Wii character’s. Kinda silly, but it is what it is
@godlyfantasy12 : I just had a great idea: what if the Spin-on-Top glows faintly in the dark, like a little night light? He could put it on a table or something right next to his bed to help him relax and sleep 😉Ok, I’ll do what I can
@calyhuge luv it! So long as it doesn’t bother his dormies XD but I doubt it will
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@godlyfantasy12 Sounds like a plan! 😁
Riker
Riker quietly and gently led Paxton to his own dorm, knowing Aramis and Edrich would check Paxton’s dorm the moment they realized he was missing.
Riker gently eased his door open and stepped inside.
“Riker…Paxton, what-!?”Riker pressed a finger to his lip and closed the door, quickly locking it. “Shhh, I brought Paxton here to help him.”
Leo slowly nodded. “His brothers?”
Riker nodded. “Yeah. Here, Pax, you can come lay over here…you can stay here as long as you want.”
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Hey, random question here, but does anyone know what day of the week it is in the RP?
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So uhh…btw…I need to put this out there
there is a trigger warning because I am guessing that Riker is going to take care of Paxton’s wounds? (At least the recent ones on his back and arms?) or will at least see them and realize the extent of what’s been going on.
That being said…
Trigger Warnings- Description of Injury, Wounds and Abuse…umm seriously if you are sensitive you may not wanna read it… I will warn you when it comes.
Paxton
Pax hid behind Riker’s leg, giving a shy glance at Leo who smiled fondly. Riker led the boy over to one of the bed’s, probably Riker’s own, and motioned for him to sit.
“Here, Pax, you can come lay over here…you can stay here as long as you want.”
Paxton sat on the bed, hopping a bit on the springs, still clinging to his pack as though it was giving him life.
Riker turned to Leo and the two started to talk but Paxton couldn’t quite make out what they were saying.
He looked around the room, taking in the boys’ decor and trinkets from home. Pictures took up a few of the walls; Leo with his brothers, Riker with some younger girl…maybe a sister? Or a friend?
“Hey, Pax?” The boy jumped a bit at the sound, concentration broken. Riker winced. “Sorry, didn’t meant to scare you.” He sat beside him on the bed with a gentle smile. “Leo went to go get me some medicine from the bathroom,” He said, and it was then Paxton realized that Leo was, indeed, gone from the room.
“Pax…” Riker started, looking down at his lap for a moment and then into Paxton’s bright blue eyes. “Have you ever…shown anyone…or told anyone about…what your brothers…or your mother has done to you?”
Paxton thought for a moment. He looked away, ashamed. What was he supposed to tell?
All the times he got punished for being bad? For being him? Worthless? A mistake? A flit?
It was shameful…that’s what his mother said…
What would his friends think if they really saw…? Saw how terrible he really was…? How bad…?
“Paxton…” Riker placing a hand on the boy’s head, so soft that Paxton barely felt it until he began tousling his fluffy locks. “Whatever they did…have done to you…you know it’s not your fault…right?”
(Me thinking, TAKE YOUR OWN ADVICE RIKER! I’m really hoping that all these guys helping Pax will help them see their own way out 😭)
Pax squeezed his eyes shut, shaking his head.
But it was his fault! It was always his fault…why…why else would they do it…?
If it wasn’t his fault…?
Then…that meant there was no reason…
And that…was just too painful…
“Listen…Leo and I, and all your friends, we want to help you. Help you get better. Help you not hurt anymore…but first, you gotta open up to us a bit. I know it’s scary, and hard…but…” Riker leaned down a bit. Paxton opened one eye.
Leo had walked back in, holding a few things in his arms. His eyes portrayed the same concern and sympathy as Riker’s.
“Would you be willing to let go of your backpack for a second?” Riker asked.
Paxton’s heart thudded in his chest. Releasing his pack…releasing Hope…was like…giving up a piece of himself…
“It’ll be right by you…I can set it on the floor, or right beside you on the bed. You’re just gonna have to let it go for a moment, so we can help you.”
Paxton’s breathing quickened as he clutched the pack tighter and then…
Slowly released it.
Riker…he…he wasn’t taking it from him…
Wasn’t forcing it from his hands…like everyone else usually did.
He was…asking.
Paxton’s grip eased, allowing Riker to slowly lift the backpack away. Paxton’s made a small, pitiful noise as the pack left his grip, but Riker kept his word, allowing the backpack to sit on the other side of him.
Pax quickly wrapped his left arm around it.
“Good job,” Riker smiled.
Paxton’s heart soared at the small, simple phrase.
He wanted to hear it again.
“Now…would you be okay with letting me see…” Riker stumbled a bit, as if unsure of what to say. “Letting me see what…where you’re hurting?”
Paxton gazed at him, head tilted like a confused puppy. He blinked, thinking for a moment.
He hurt everywhere…that didn’t make sense…
Leo approached, setting the stuff he carried down on a nearby table. He bent down to meet Paxton’s eyes (Gah Leo 😭) “What Riker means is…if your brothers, or anyone has hurt you, physically, would you let us see?”
Paxton’s eyes widened slightly. He quivered, shrinking in on himself. Leo placed a hand on the boy’s knee, settling him. “Hey, you don’t have to be scared…Riker and I…we understand.”
Paxton looked down at his lap.
He’d never shown anyone before. Never…
Only his family knew the extent of it…and maybe a few servants back home, but even then…
But…this…
This was his only chance…
He might never get another one after this..
This…was his only Hope.
Paxton squeezed his eyes shut and nodded. “O…okay..”
Riker and Leo exchanged a smile.
“Whenever you’re ready,” Riker said.
Paxton nodded, sucking in a shaky breath.
TW-
With trembling fingers Paxton undid his coat and then his shirt, slowly taking it off, shaking as he did so.
Flashbacks of having to do so with his brothers was evident in his mind, and he had to keep reminding himself that…he wasn’t with them…
Riker and Leo…they were different…
Right?
And audible gasp and a muttered, not-so-nice word made Paxton freeze for a moment.
Finally he finished removing his shirt, revealing the most recent injuries he’d received at the hands of his brothers.
Bruises and welts of varying size and color layered his arms and back, painting his entire body like a canvas.
Some bruises were old, almost healed, while others were large, vivid yellows and purples, dangerously colorful. The welts were a burning red, some small and bumpy like a rash and others like burn marks.
A few other, slender marks were present as well, ones that couldn’t be identified…
The stream of downy feathers that ran down his spine were curled, and it was obvious a few had been plucked, wether purposely or just because of everything else that had happened, you couldn’t tell.
TW OVER
Paxton shivered, feeling exposed. Ashamed. His down feathers fluttered slightly. He looked up, spotting Leo and Riker’s wide, glassy eyes.
Paxton blinked, not entirely understanding their faces.
“D…Id I do…do s-something wr-wrong?”
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THE BABIES!!!! 😭😭
GIRL, GIRL, GIRLLLLLL!!!!!
Have you ever heard “Wonderfully Made” by Matthew West???
IT’S A PAXTON SONG!!!! 😭😭😍😍💖💖
TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS OF ABUSE
Riker
Riker quickly shook his head and smiled gently, forcing back tears. “No, it-it’s not you…you didn’t do anything wrong, I promise…it’s okay, it really is.”
Leo nodded in agreement. “Ye-Yeah, it’s okay, Pax…it really is. We’re here to help you…”
Riker nodded. “Exactly…we just…we understand, Pax…more than you know. Can I…can I help you now?”
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Paxton
Paxton gazed at the two young men, both with tears in their eyes, Riker gently tucking Paxton’s hair behind his ear.
Paxton put a hand on his backpack, squeezing it tight. He nodded, watching as Leo grabbed the stuff from the table.
Paxton looked up at Riker, brows furrowing a bit. He blushed slightly, shoulders raising to meet his chin. “Ri…Riker…?”
Riker’s eyes widened a bit, smiling slightly. “Y-Yes?”
“Would…would y-you…” He blushed a bit more, face heating and looked away, legs kicking against the bed. “H-hold h-hand?” He put out his hand, trembling a bit.
idk if Pax has ever said Riker’s name 😭
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I thought you was into writing those like, cute, long middle grade/YA fantasy… like… idk girl, idk what to think at this point
Marcel
Standing in the doorway, Marcel’s expression didn’t change, but his face went a tiny bit green. “All I’ve got to say is, you’re getting revenge for that scare I gave you the first night.”
“Everything is a mountain”
Wow that was descriptive, but I didn’t mind it
Plus it makes me feel better about how abused some of my charries are
Do me a favor…. Tell Cress I meant it
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#ProtectSebI’m so sorry…I really am, I apologize, I’ll try not to do that again. I feel horrible…
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