the silence
Author: Belle
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Conor had been asking where Dustin was that night. “Hey Vincent, am I right?” He said, waiting for the big guy to nudge him a nod. When he got his reply, he asked again, “have you seen Dustin? He has been literally no where to be found. I've asked everyone for him but they just dunno where he is.” He said, feeling desperate and frustrated at the same time.

“Come with me, man. It's just that, he said be wanted to be alone.” Vincent said. “I mean I'm sure that what I'm doing right now would make Dustin literally tear me into pieces. But okay, let's go. Follow me now.” He said as he led him straight towards the hotel. There was a private way there that would just about hide Dustin from anyone if he wanted it even for ten days straight.

“No one would even find him here. Wow that's crazy.” Conor said excitedly. He wondered why Dustin was no where to be found. Or why he wanted to be alone in the first place, but he said nothing to Vincent and only followed.

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