chapter 50(2)

“What? No, why would I leave you here?” I ask him, tugging him along the path. Jonah shrugs but says nothing for a few seconds when I stop again and come across a boulder. Grabbing him by the arms, I pluck him off the ground and sit him on top of it. “We are not moving, and I am not helping you down until you tell me what is wrong,” I tell him, leaning on the enormous boulder where Jonah is perched. Jonah huffs, sitting down and crossing his legs, he sweeps dust and dirt off the top of the rock. I try to wait him out, but after ten minutes, it is clear he isn’t going to tell me. “Should I get Malik to drop some water off and a sleeping bag? Do you plan on sleeping on that rock because we aren’t leaving here until you tell me?” Jonah remains quiet, tracing the patterns on the boulder with his index finger, his chin propped on his other hand. “Why did you ask if I was leaving you here?” Jonah mumbles something inaudible, making me look at him. “Jonah, answer me, or I will command you.” I