was around him. He started panicking and It didn't feel like there was anyone around so he called out. Help he screamed hello someone please. Suddenly a warm hand clapped over his mouth. Hush now the boy said if you don't want to die then stay quiet. Lee shoved him away and tried to stand but when he did his left leg wouldn't move or support him so he ended up falling hard into the ground. I dislocated your hip the boy said you can't stand so there's no point in trying to escape. Lying in the dirt where he'd fallen Lee writhed in agony trying desperately not to cry. Quit being so dramatic the boy said you're not dying. Lee didn't respond. Well I'm going to sleep while it's still dark the boy said walking away. The sun rose in the sky and Lee still hadn't slept. The light had revealed that they were under a small wooden bridge in the woods. He watched the water rush by as he sighed. Not once in his entire life did he think he'd end up in a situation like this. The boy came over and sat down next to him. Lee flinched away. The boy looked at him amused. Afraid of me are we now the boy said smiling. Lee didn't respond but pulled away a little more. Oh don't worry you big baby I'm not going to hurt you again the boy said now c'mere so I can see your face. Lee didn't move. The boy sighed and leaned towards him. Lee flinched again as the boy grabbed his jaw and turned his head to see the bruises. Hm looks like I got you pretty good huh the boy said brushing his bruised cheek there now it's gone. The boy let go of Lee's jaw and stood up. Lee looked at his reflection in the water and saw all the bruises were gone. How'd you... he started mystified. I can do a lot more than that the boy said smiling oh and also my name is Cypress. Mine's Lee Lee said quietly. Well Lee Cypress said are you ready to get going. Not really Lee sighed. Oh well to bad Cypress said hoisting Lee off the ground and into his arms. Lee yelped in surprise as Cypress carried him almost effortlessly down a worn trail through the woods. Where are we Lee asked nervously afraid to anger Cypress. Cypress shrugged. I just went through the alleyways until I reached the outskirts of the city he said. You're not going to murder me out here are you Lee asked fearfully. Cypress laughed. No of course not he said what's the use in a dead hostage I'm just going to torture you until your mother is willing to make a deal with me. Lee threw himself out of Cypress's arms and crashed to the ground. He scrambled up to stand on one leg while clinging to a small tree. Wha-what are you going to do to me Lee asked his voice coming out way more terrified than he meant it to. Heh Cypress said grinning as he came over to Lee slowly. Stay back monster Lee shouted grabbing a tree limb and pointing it at Cypress. Cypress snatched it and tossed it aside. It's almost like you want me to fuck you up he whispered threateningly coming within inches of Lee's face. Lee tried to take a step back but forgot about his leg and fell. Now either quit being difficult and let me carry you or I'll knock you out again Cypress said annoyed. Lee looked away and didn't move or say anything else. Good Cypress said lifting him off the ground and continuing down the trail.