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Even with the amount of product in his hair, the blonde locks bobbed along with the nod Casey offered in casual sympathy. âYeah, the basementâs dank as hell.â Enough nights spent huddled up in the dark corners, trying to chase away invisible demons that stuck to him like a curse. Those demons were easy to shake away with a loud sigh and a forced thought of better times, and the smile that had faltered was soon back in place.
Taking the lead was easy, with a shrug of his shoulders and a deliberate path set to the balcony that was closer to muscle memory than proper navigation. Careful in his steps, heavy boots made less sound than they usually did, and a booming, bashful voice lowered into a more conversational tone as they neared the second floor where Casey knew he shouldnât be. âYeah? Five years sounds like hell but Iâll take the brownie points,â Throwing a grin at the taller patient, Casey pulled the wristband higher on his arm, the accessory tightly wound around his forearm before the jacket came down over it deliberately before hands disappeared in the pockets of the jeans.
âItâs great,â taking a more somber tone, even with the nonchalant shrug of heavy shoulders, âYou can see the city lights and such. Real inspiring, Iâll tell you that.â He hid the fleeting smile behind a popped collar as the balcony door came into view, the fresh air making Casey blink against the shift in temperature. Eyes flitted over the scenery for guards while the toe of his boot held the door open for the new acquaintanceship. He offered no further explanation of their path when the blonde was already taking a leap at the nearby window accent. The harsh brick familiar beneath calloused hands that pulled him up enough to get a foothold to kick himself up on the lip of the roof. Another heave and a huff later, the roof was adorned by one rebel waiting for another. While the wind didnât pick up, the exertion still made Casey shiver against the chill in the air even as the cocky, white-toothed grin welcomed the raven-haired man to join him.
âAll you now, mate. Need pointers?âÂ
It took Cameron by surprise that the bantering conversation flowed easily between the two acquaintances. An unexpected but pleasant discovery. Although Cameron kept those thoughts concealed, a breath of laughter escaped the smirk plastered across his lips. âHell on earth,â Came the sombre reiteration. Mistakes and regret filled his time in Thornewood, brief glimpses of a life of happiness outside this draconian existence only fuelled the burning desire to escape in one piece. âInspiring, huh? And what does it inspire you to do?â Morbid curiosity crept into his questioning, eyebrows arching high upon a furrowed forehead as they crept through parted doorways, keeping close behind Casey as he led the way to their destination, unsuspecting of the climb that awaited him. As the blonde began a somewhat risky ascent along the outside of the building, electric hues widened with a baffled expression, watching his movements meticulously to decipher the best course of action. Hands shoved into his pockets in a moment of defiance, tempted to call Casey crazy and leave it at that, however, the rebellious need for adventure gnawed away at the young man, tempting fate seemed like the only way to subdue the ache for adrenaline. âI'm good,â Cameron called up quickly dismissing the offer of help with a narrowing of his eyes at the man now above him. Exhaling a short breath against the cool night air before climbing out onto the window ledge and assessing his next move. Outstretched fingertips found unforgiving brick as he pulled himself upwards, relying heavily on the grip of old leather-bound boots and tattooed hands to keep steady as he began the climb. Once feet hit the sturdy ground of rooftop, the air captured in his lungs finally escaped. Cobalt orbs glanced out at the miles of dense forest and city lights before them, âI âspose that'll do.â Cameron lightheartedly complimented Caseyâs findings with a nonchalant shrug then reached for a cigarette and placed it between his lips, âWant one?â
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