Toya curled up in his bed, a pillow over his ears to muffle the yelling from his father. He felt like crying.

Fed up, Toya grabbed his phone and opened his window. He crawled out and walked to your house in the dark, holding back tears. Toya knocked on your window lightly, when you opened your window, he spoke.

“Please… can I stay with you for a bit? I- I need you right now…”