the younger boy had an unrelenting grip on your arm as he pushed himself closer to you, searching for comfort from the last piece of home he had.

the train car was filled with other district pairs, yet silence rang between all of you; too shocked by what happened mere hours ago to make conversation.

overall you didn’t mind his closeness, knowing only you could keep him out of harm, since in a few days these people you shared the train car with could be the ones that plan to kill you.