(Rob's P.O.V)

Cuddling into me I watched as Preston had a smile beamed onto his lips. A grin spreading across mine I felt heat rush through me. Causing my cheeks to glow a dim red.

"Preston? Has everything been going alright?" I wondered. Worried about the poor boy who I dearly loved. If only he knew.

"...... No. Everything is sinking Rob." Preston admitted. My heart shattering at the depression in his voice I felt tears slowly well in my eyes.

"Can I help?" I questioned. Silence responding to me yet again I watched as Preston started to shrink into his shell. Becoming shy once more.

"I don't think you can." Preston sighed. Preston's voice echoed with emptiness. My eyes widening I stared at Preston. The once afraid, cheery boy was now tied down with depressed perspectives.

"Why not?" I asked. Silence beckoning the conversation Preston answered me now getting quieter and quieter.

"You're just another soldier." Preston moped. Choking on his words I saw years starting to we'll in his eyes.

"But I want to help. And I WILL help, I don't care what you say." I demanded. Harsh tones synced my voice as I spoke to Preston.

Silence watching Preston and I, I stared at Preston. The circuit board glimmered in his eyes as a smile slog grew on his lips.

Now that's my Cactus.