Brass was sick. He tried to hide it, but I could tell. His face was pale and he wasn't making his usual sarcastic remarks, which was a really bad sign. I tried to ask Snyder for medicine, but I just got a beating and yelled at for wasting his time.

"Youse worryin' too much, Finch," he brushed it off, before coughing.

"Sure," I said sarcastically.

Snyder left again that afternoon and I saw my chance. I would sneak out the window and find some medicine. Brass was sleeping and Slingshot helped me open the large window.

"Where you think yer going?" I heard a voice behind me and cringed.

I spun around to see Brass. I gave him an innocent smile, "A stroll?"

He sighed and I decided to speak the truth.

"Youse sick, Brass," I began but he cut me off.

"You can't go out there!"

"Youse need medicine and I-"

"Youse is stayin' here!"

"But-"

"What if Synder catches you?!"

"WHAT IF YOUSE DIES?"

Brass was silent, shocked at my outburst. My eyes were getting blurry and my voice broke, I hated sounding so weak.

"What if youse dies, Brass?" I repeated. "I can't let that happen. Youse my friend and worth a beatin' for."

I sat on the window and was about to climb down the tree when Brass finally spoke up.

"Finch!" he called and I turned towards him. He handed me one of his brass knuckle rings. My mouth fell open, I thought Snyder had taken them. I went to say something, but he spoke first, "Youse be careful."

A smirk danced on my face, "Ain't I always?"

"Finch?" a soft voice caught my attention. Half Pint handed me my cap I hadn't noticed I'd forgotten.

"Thanks, Half Pint," I ruffle his curly hair.

"Youse come back, okay." He said shyly, "Don't go forgettin' us."

"How could I forget such pains in the backside like youse?" I joked, so I didn't cry. I was going to miss them.

He smiled and I tipped my hat towards my only friends before climbing down the tree and landing hard on the ground. I looked up at the refuge window where everyone was waving goodbye. I waved back and started running, having no idea where I was going. 

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A/N: 

I know it's short, and I'm sorry. I think it makes it more dramatic though lol

How are you all today? I hope you're well and if not, I'm here for you! *hands cookies* 

Almost fell asleep on the bus today, didn't get enough sleep so hopefully that will change tonight! 

Anyway, enough for me! Bye for now! Love you all!

-Scribbles (not a witch, unfortunately)