The sudden voice shocked Jayden; he hadn't heard his brother's approach over the sound of his own crying, and he threw his arms up over his head protectively for a moment. Realising it was just Jesse he lowered them again, wiping frantically at his eyes.
He didn't want Jesse to see him like this, but suddenly the fact that he wasn't alone seemed like the most important thing in the world. Jayden leaned forward, pitching himself into Jesse's arms and clinging tightly to Jesse. "I wish I was dead," he finally managed to whisper. "Jesse. I don't want to be here any more."