I am strong

Kelly Killington

[haidencollins-deactivated201604]

Still feeling timid and unsure of the man, Haiden could only nod his head and wait for the man to move before he moved after him. He watched as he texted his master– amazed that Bash would let his slave have a phone. He furrowed his brow as he looked at it; obviously perplexed.

[kelly-killington]

Kelly looked up at Haiden’s face and saw his confused manner. “Um, have you ever had a phone?” He knew that his ex-Master would have never let him have the finer things in life. He had a phone, but it only rang to his ex-Master. It wasn’t until he met Bash and was given more of an actual life that he was able to experience freedoms like phones and technology and trust in general. Kelly figured that Bash was working late again, so he shrugged. “It’ll just be you and me until he gets home. Come on. I’ll make you some dinner.”

[haidencollins-deactivated201604]

Haiden felt his breathing evening out and he curled further into himself as the man rubbed circles on his back. He didn’t want someone touching him– but he had to admit that it was strangely comforting to have someone there. Slowly he nodded his head and moved away from the man. He pushed himself to his feet and rubbed at his eyes.

[kelly-killington]

As soon as Haiden moved away, Kelly retreated his hand to his side. He stood up when the man did and waited for him. “This way. I’ll text Bash and let him know. I’m glad you’re coming by for the night.” Kelly managed one of his easy going smiles as he took out his phone and texted his Master.

[kelly-killington]

“Haiden, it’s okay-” Kelly took him by his other shoulder and eased him into a sitting position. He kneeled down next to him. “Deep breaths in and out, okay? In through your nose and out through your mouth.” He mimicked the breathing as he looked over Haiden. “Who’s Mary and Frank?” He asked after a minute. 

[haidencollins-deactivated201604]

Haiden did as he was directed sitting on the ground and copying the man’s movements. He just needed for everything to be okay for one moment in his life and this place– with everyone’s smile and quiet voices; it was all too unfamiliar for him. He couldn’t yell and he couldn’t hit anything or anyone because he had no reason too. So he just sat on the ground and tried to breath through the panic and what he believed to only be a fake front to make him behave. “Slaves… My mom and dads… My…” He didn’t know what to call them, but Mary and Frank had been more parents to him than his own had.

[kelly-killington]

Kelly continued to kneel down next to Haiden. He began to rub soothing circles down his back. He listened carefully. "Okay...I'm sorry they're not here, Haiden. It'll be okay, though. Do you think you can stand up now? I'll take you back to my house. We can help."

[haidencollins-deactivated201604]

Haiden took in a deep shaky breath. He had been abandoned again, dumped with more masters who no doubt would try to break and mold him into the perfect slave. He was exhausted, hiding bruises and starving– he wasn’t sure of anything anymore. “Can’t sleep…” He took in a deep breath. “Can’t breathe… I just… Need Mary and Frank–” He fiddled with the bouncy ball in his pocket.

[kelly-killington]

“Haiden, it’s okay-” Kelly took him by his other shoulder and eased him into a sitting position. He kneeled down next to him. “Deep breaths in and out, okay? In through your nose and out through your mouth.” He mimicked the breathing as he looked over Haiden. “Who’s Mary and Frank?” He asked after a minute. 

[haidencollins-deactivated201604]

There was a bunch of backed up panic and pain he’d held in for years and even more so since the months he’d been home. And now he was in a place where he knew no one and he wasn’t being told what to eat or do or wear. He was lost and he wasn’t sure he was going to be able to keep going in this place without any guidance; without something to fight against or for. When the man’s hand touched his shoulder, he cringed but didn’t pull away. “I-I… I just need to go back…”

[kelly-killington]

Kelly knew all too well exactly how Haiden felt. It was exactly how he felt after his claim with his ex-Master had diminished. “I know what you mean, but you can’t right now. You’re here and you’re going to be okay. Everything will work out how it should, Haiden. I promise I know how you’re feeling. Do you-” Kelly thought better of himself at first, but then still decided to try. “Do you want to come back to my house with Bash and I? You can stay in the guest room and come to the farmer’s market with us in the morning.”

[haidencollins-deactivated201604]

Haiden wrapped his arms around himself as the man took a step towards him– his breath hitching slightly as he looked at the man. “C-Careful… Why?” He furrowed his brow, he knew he was supposed to be careful, but he needed the man to tell him if he needed to fear masters here. He was already hesitant of them, and it showed. “Everyone hurts…” He whispered.

[kelly-killington]

Kelly sighed. “It’s just dark out here and you could trip or something...that’s what I mean by being careful. Nothing else, okay? You don’t have to worry.” The slave took another step forward and hoped he wasn’t overstepping as he placed a hand on Haiden’s shoulder. He gave it a gentle squeeze. The boy reminded him so much of his former, broken self. “Not everyone, Haiden. Promise.”

[kelly-killington]

Text: You're spoiling me again?

Text: I’m always spoiling you. It’s because I’m crazy in love with you. 

[haidencollins-deactivated201604]

Haiden didn’t like the idea that he was only here for someone to claim him and it showed on his face. He had fought for years to be treated as an equal and not just a slave– so the idea that his family had shipped him off so that he could be forced into a claim was not his idea of a good place. He shook his head at the man and just shrugged his shoulders, “It’s night… thought I wouldn’t run into anyone.”

[kelly-killington]

Kelly nodded. Haiden wasn’t talking much and he didn’t know if he was making him upset. “Right. Be careful out here, okay?” He told Haiden, taking a step toward him. “If you need anything, like I said, let me know. I just want to help...I’m not here to hurt you, okay?”

[directorxbash-deactivated201512]

[haidencollins-deactivated201604]

Haiden looked at the hand but didn’t take it– finding himself feeling frightened even by a small gesture. He took a step back and looked warily at the other man. He licked his lips and took in a deep breath before speaking quietly, “…Haiden.”

[kelly-killington]

Kelly put his hand down as soon as he realized the other man wasn’t going to take it. “It’s nice to meet you, Haiden. I’m a slave here. I’m claimed by Howard Bash, the Director. I was just going home, but if there’s something the matter, please tell me. I’d like to help if I can.”

[kelly-killington]

Text: Town with you sounds like the perfect way to spend my day.

Text: Good :) I’ll make sure that we pick up a few nice steaks at the butcher to have for dinner back at the house. 

[haidencollins-deactivated201604]

Haiden looked at the man– believing that maybe he would be the one to drag him off. But he was a slave just like him, so he could breath a little easier. He shrugged his shoulders in response to the man’s questions– because he honestly didn’t know what he was doing.

[kelly-killington]

“It’s kind of late to be hiding in the hallway, huh? I’m Kelly.” Kelly said as he stretched his hand out for the other man to take. “What’s your name?”

[haidencollins-deactivated201604]

Haiden had decided to venture outside of his room but had quickly regretted it as soon as he had. So instead he ducked behind a plant, peeking out for only a moment before proceeding down the hall. He felt like he shouldn’t be out with escort and so when foot falls came behind him– he quickly turned, eyes wide. “…S-Sorry…”

[kelly-killington]

Kelly was on his way home after another long day in the kitchen. Another mishap that he had fixed in no time, but tacked on time later on. He was headed down the hall when he saw a man...hiding? When he started to apologize, Kelly shook his head and held up his hands. “You’re fine. What’re you doing?”

[prisonbreakfanatics]

[kelly-killington]

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[kelly-killington]

Text: Have I mentioned today that I love you m'boy?

Text: I love you too, Master. I was thinking...we could go into town tomorrow for the farmer’s market?

[kelly-killington]

Morning, everyone.

[rileycarolinehudson-deactivated]

What’s your best dish?

[kelly-killington]

My absolute best dish? I make a very delicious Moroccan Beef with couscous.  

[kelly-killington]

Morning, everyone.

[slavejamiesterling-deactivated2]

There’s no point. I’m not worth it anyway.

[kelly-killington]

Jamie, stop that. It’s not true.