Paper Hearts: Clashing of Clans

Paper Hearts: Clashing of Clans

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By:  Catherine MacKenzie  Completed
Language: English
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Tragedy can strike anywhere and at any moment, to anyone. In a moment life can change. It can leave you so drastically altered as to leave you with permanent scars. Meet Jaxsen Michaels and Sebastian Green. A parentless child and a fatherless son each get a chance to have the family that was lost to them both. This is book one of three.

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Paper Hearts Chapter One

Clashing of ClansHe’d never been on a plane before. He stood silently, his hair falling into his eyes and watched the different planes taxi down the runway. He was aware of the woman standing behind and to his left watching him. He ignored her. He waited. He abided his time by losing himself in the progression of the dance each plane seemed to be engaged in. He succinctly conjectured whether or not JFK was always this busy or if sometimes it slowed down. He watched the reflections of strangers as they passed by, the planes momentarily omitted from his deliberations. He still looked for them. In every adult he saw, he still looked. He shook his head, unkempt bangs falling over his closed eyes. He was being stupid again. Dead. He knew what that meant. Still…he looked. He took a deep breath and promised himself he wouldn’t cry as he boarded the plane and said goodbye to the only

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Amazing story! So well articulated. Absolutely entwining and binge worthy! The cliff hanger and no book 2 yet left m salivating for more! When do we see book 2?
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73 Chapters

Paper Hearts Chapter One

Clashing of ClansHe’d never been on a plane before. He stood silently, his hair falling into his eyes and watched the different planes taxi down the runway. He was aware of the woman standing behind and to his left watching him. He ignored her. He waited. He abided his time by losing himself in the progression of the dance each plane seemed to be engaged in. He succinctly conjectured whether or not JFK was always this busy or if sometimes it slowed down. He watched the reflections of strangers as they passed by, the planes momentarily omitted from his deliberations. He still looked for them. In every adult he saw, he still looked. He shook his head, unkempt bangs falling over his closed eyes. He was being stupid again. Dead. He knew what that meant. Still…he looked. He took a deep breath and promised himself he wouldn’t cry as he boarded the plane and said goodbye to the only
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Chapter Two

Jaxsen woke up thirsty. His mouth felt like the entire world’s supply of cotton balls were soaking up every bit of moisture within his body. He sat up, his feet going slightly chilly upon landing on the floor. He flexed his toes feeling the edge of the rug he’d picked out for his room. Jaxsen looked around the room and couldn’t help the small smile that betrayed him. He wanted to relax, he felt himself begin to sometimes, but always caught himself. So far Sebastian seemed really nice…but so had a couple others…he shook himself of those thoughts like a dog shaking off water. He didn’t want to go there. He stood and took a deep breath. He took a few steps around the bed, his feet feeling very heavy. He was hyper-aware of every sensation. He felt each individual fiber in his rug. Every grain of wood in the bed post. He paused, jumping slightly at a sudden noise. Jus
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Chapter Three

Sebastian watched Jaxsen leave the room while wanting nothing more than to follow him and hide under the boy’s bed. He could see the tension and anxieties in Jaxsen’s body and wanted nothing more than to hold him. Taking a deep breath Sebastian turned to his former wife. She was still just as beautiful as she’d been the day they’d met. Her hair was shorter now, cropped, but knew she was letting it grow long again. Her brown eyes were closed off to him and the only thing he saw in those chocolate depths was pain. Anger. So much more he couldn’t put into words; he didn’t dare to. “When did you talk to Mom?” he asked as she fixated on the chair Jaxsen had just vacated. Sebastian felt his body tense and there was a fleeting thought of how a similar feeling always propelled him into battle. He suddenly became very aware of his racing pulse; he could feel his
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Chapter Four

When they returned home it was dark. They’d had a hefty breakfast, which Sebastian supposed was actually lunch, and made their way to the theater. Sebastian asked Jaxsen what he wanted to see and lifted him into his arms so the boy could view his options without the vicissitudes of bodies in his range of vision. Jaxsen smiled brilliantly, giggling slightly as he was lifted into the air. He picked a movie with much excitement until he noticed the movie didn’t start for another couple of hours.Sebastian noticed his sudden change in demeanor and inquired to the sudden mood shift. “Well, how about this,” Sebastian said as they moved up one in line. “How about we get the tickets now and come back when it’s time?” Jaxsen shrugged, sullen. “What do we do until th
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Chapter Five

“Jaxen, sh, sh, sweet boy. You’re not going anywhere. I promise, Jack, you’re staying right here. You’re not going anywhere. I promise, baby, sh, sh, it’s okay.” He wrapped his arms more securely around his small body, gently rocking. “Sh, baby, you’re okay. You’re not going anywhere, Jack. I promise, sweet boy.” Sebastian gently kissed the boy’s head, rocking, calming. Jaxsen lifted his head, eyes clearly shouting assumed betrayal and devastated heartbreak.“Then why do you still have that lady’s card? Why do you have that out if you’re gonna keep me still?” His voice was small, fragile, and completely unsure. Sebastian sighed and decided honesty was best. The kid had been lied to enough.“Because, Jack, when I was putting you to bed last night, I saw all the scarri
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Chapter Six

“Hey, Jack, you alright?” Jaxsen glanced to his right where that lady stood before quickly averting his eyes back to Sebastian. He nodded and looked down at his fidgeting fingers. “Jaxsen.” His voice was spoken low in volume, quiet enough only the two of them were privy of the content of this private exchange. Jaxsen looked up as Sebastian’s larger hands covered his smaller ones, warm and soft and comforting.“Do you trust me at all? Even a little bit?” Jaxsen nodded, not breaking eye contact. “Then could you do me a favor while I’m gone?” He nodded again, unsure. “Enjoy yourself, Jack. I wouldn’t leave you with someone who I thought might hurt you anymore than I would hurt you myself. And I hope you’re at least learning that I would never hurt you. Understand?” Se
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Chapter Seven

When Sebastian woke the next morning he found himself trapped underneath a solidly sleeping child. Jaxsen’s head was turned away and resting solely on his chest. His arm rested along Sebastian’s abdomen, clutching a petite handful of Sebastian’s shirt. Sebastian drew lazy patterns slowly along Jaxsen’s back before laying his hand flat. He felt the boy’s breathing and frowned. It was short and hitching. “Jaxsen?” The only response he received from the diminutive figure was him curling tighter around him and a stronger grip of shirt in his little hand. “Jack, sweet boy, what’s the matter? Come here.”Sebastian pulled him up to where Jaxsen’s head was tucked underneath his chin easily and without protest. Jaxsen clung tightly to Sebastian and tried to control his emotions. It seemed, however,
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Chapter Eight

The last couple weeks of summer went largely uneventful. After the initial shyness wore off, Jaxsen found himself attached to Nizhoni at the hip. Every night before he was sent to bed Jaxsen gave her a hug and a small kiss to the cheek, repeating the action with Sebastian before scurrying off to his room. One Saturday night, the last Saturday before school officially started, brought the three of them together into the living room to laze in front of the television. Jaxsen followed a moment later, a Snapple bottle held carefully, lest he drop it. With a smile Jaxsen climbed unabashedly into Nizhoni’s lap, his head reclined against her chest as Sebastian turned to a Furturama marathon. They enjoyed the program for a few hours before it ended and Sebastian shut off the T.V. “I think he likes you,” he whispered with a smile. Nizhoni s
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Chapter Nine

 The first half of his day in his new school had gone fine. He was introduced to each class he came to, shyly smiling at each introduction. Lunch came and he found himself to his own devices. He took his seat outside under the shade of a grand oak tree. He ate and wrote his thoughts in the camel leather bound journal his mother had brought back from India for his birthday. He remained quiet throughout the day, observing and learning his new surroundings. The rest of the day after lunch went smoothly enough, no one really bothering him or paying him any extra attention; for which he was grateful. He wanted to orient himself before anyone noticed his existence. He was thankful no one but the teachers called on him, and even they largely left him alone. Everyone seemed to collectively understand he needed his space to gain his bearings, respecting this need for an equilibrium balance. He watched th
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Chapter Ten

His eyes scanned the crowds of parents and children, his heart rate increasing with every breath, with every second passing he did not spot Sebastian. It felt like days passed in the span of a few short seconds, but before the panic attack became full blown, he spotted Sebastian leaning up against a tree by the sidewalk, away from the crowd and easily locatable. The relief he felt was instant and he couldn’t find it in him to hide the smile that broke across his face as he ran, giggling, and leapt into Sebastian’s waiting arms.  “Bastian?” Sebastian cracked open his eyes to find two azure orbs staring down at him.“Huh?” He lifted his head and scrubbed a hand over his face. “Jaxsen? What, what’s wrong, Jack?” His eyes adjusted quickly to the dim light filtering in through from the
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