They walked slowly out of the room, my dad staggering a bit, mom helping him with Gabriella being the only one who took a last glance at me, even at that, it was one out of fear.
But it gave me time to keep on staring at them in seeming longing, while I simultaneously and quickly unlocked my screen, hit send, and locked it back. Tucking it back into my front pocket.
I wasn't that stupid. I wasn't going to do this alone. At least, not completely. I hoped.
They were completely out of the room now, not even having said a word to me.
I shook my head.
I can't believe I came here for them.
No kidding.
Yet still, I knew I'd probably do it again, to keep them safe.
"What even is all this? How did you know about them and how did you find them?" I asked, turning back to fa
