Justin, before his brain could tell him that it was a terrible idea, reached out and took Wayne's hand. "Don't shut me out." He whispered, hoping Wayne would understand what he meant. After Wayne didn't come back, he had hoped his friend would at least contact them, but he hadn't.
He chewed on his lower lip, begging with his eyes for Wayne to please, please not to this again. "I will always be there for you and I wish.. I really want you to know that I never abandoned you." A tightness took his chest and his breath felt heavy and laborious.