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His eyes were shaky and sporadic. One moment he was looking at Changbin the next to the water below. It was obvious which one he wanted to go to.
Changbin took another step forward towards the boy and held his arms out. "Hey, come on. It's not safe," He said gently.
The boy shook, both his body shivering and his head to say no. His bleached hair fell into his eyes, but it didn't block Changbin from seeing the boy's wet eyes.
"Go away," the boy croaked out.
"I'll go once you're safe."
His eyes flipped back to the depths below, and his body leaned ever so subtly away from the railing. Changbin felt his panic spike, and suddenly he was shooting towards the boy. They both let out small wails as Changbin wrapped his arms around the boy's shoulders.
"Let- let me go! Please, just let me-"
"I'm not good with words, but just know it's not worth it," Changbin said breathlessly.
The boy tried to push Changbin away weakly, only to moments later melt into his hold.
"Want to get over here?" Changbin asked referring to the boy standing on the wrong side of the railing.
He sniffled, "yeah."
Changbin helped the boy over the railing, back to the correct side, and made sure he didn't fall. Once his feet were planted safely on the ground Changbin felt a small relief in his chest.
"Now leave me alone." The boy said, pushing past Changbin and walking away.
Changbin called after the boy, "I never got your name!" But he continued his path down the sidewalk, not looking back.
A sigh fell from Changbin's lips, both of relief and disdain.