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Jamie Shadow (10)

'The Outsider'

Jamie knew it was time to say goodbye. He had waited and waited but time was running out. It had to be done now! His thought process was usually so straight forward and uncomplicated but he knew that this time saying goodbye wouldn't be easy. He had become attached to Annik which was totally against his own rules. Rule number 4 - never make friendships you can't leave behind. 'Fuck! fuck! fuck!' He thought!! How the bollox am I going to say goodbye? Usually he wouldn't. He would just disappear as he had appeared, without warning and in the nightime when it was safe to travel. He had to move on tonight, Llewoc and his cronies were closing in on his whereabouts, which would mean danger for Annik. If Llewoc found out he had been stopping in the squat with Annik he would simply destroy the building and imprison everyone. He would think while he packed, clearing any traces of his existense. As Jamie packed what little possessions he had together he hadn't noticed Annik appear at the doorway, quietly observing him, She had dreaded this moment even though she knew it would happen. 'J 'she said softly, he didn't hear in his heightened state of anxiety, 'J ya dick!!' He turned and smiled, 'Annik..I'm....' 'It's ok J, I know what you are doing' She walked over to him and held him as tightly as she could. She tearfully kissed him and then whispered in his ear 'I will always remember you J, be safe' with that she looked into his eyes and softly touched his face 'be safe J' she repeated before turning away quickly and leaving. Jamie for once was stuck for words! He stood in silence...he breathed out deeply and shook his head touching the side of his face where Annik had kissed him. He hoped that it wouldn't be the last time he saw Annik. He stuffed the rest of his belongings into his pack, threw it over his shoulder and checked his watch..5.25 am, the train was at 5.45 just enough time before it started to get light.

Later on the train..

Jamie was lead down on his pack contemplating his next move whilst rolling the heart shaped pebble in his hand that Annik had given him as a gift. She had found it on the beach and had left it on his pillow a couple of days ago. He smiled to himself as he remembered all of the good times they had shared together whilst trying to keep warm and get comfortable on the floor of the carriage.

Finally, his body succumed to sleep deprivation.

The Train left the station....destination unknown!