Jasper didn't speak but stood with his head down, eyes on the floor. It was true, he didn't want to be alone but he also didn't want to bother Kate anymore than he had already done.<br/><br/>Honestly, everything with his sister had gone fairly well. She had acted like nothing had changed, like they were still kids. He had felt he could trust her.<br/><br/>With a sigh that was almost a whimper, Jasper turned to face Kate. He looked up once to meet her gaze before ducking his head once more. He wanted to ask for a hug, for something, and he knew Kate had already said he could many times but it was still difficult.<br/><br/>He knew he had to say something otherwise Kate would keep asking. As his breathing increased in speed, and he could feel himself starting to shake he finally managed to speak.<br/><br/>"I don't want to be alone...not again." The last part was close to a whisper and Jasper's eyes were shut as he tried to hold back tears that had gathered there at the memories that had surged up. Being locked away, abandoned, hurt, and scared with no one to turn to for help.