The Number 22

Ruined

Lisa tried all the soaps, creams, and even shampoos on Jeff's hand, but the 22 wouldn't go away.
Eddie was just standing there, watching them, with widely surprised eyes.
_ It's a tatoo isn't it ?? Stop playing around already and just tell us.This is starting to get really boring.
Eddie sounded serious ... And a bit scared.
Jeff raised his eyes to face his.
_ Dude !!! Why would I ever waist my time and money for a HAND tatoo. It's not like I'm into tatoos anyway.
Lisa glared at Eddie.
_ Yeah !! We're friends enough to know this aren't we ??
Eddie frowned and cursed. He opened the door angryly and got out slamming the door behind him.
_ What's up with him ?? Lisa seemed chocked although she tried to hide it.
_ I'll go after him. I know where he'll go.
He took his hand from hers and left looking for his friend.

_ I knew you'd be here.
Eddie turned to face his friend.
_ Yeah!!!! You're a "friend" enough to know this !!!
Jeff sat with him on a bench.
_ Dude what"s going on with you ???
_ It's none of your business !!
Jeff stared at him.
_ My !!! THAT was harsh !! Okay then do as you like. But if you ever want to talk I'm here.
_ Common !! Don't react like a girl. You should get angry and turn our damn friendship down !!!
_ Wow dude, seems you're really pissed off. I'll go away then .
Jeff looked at his friend and then at the palm of his hand.
_ Cuz I know what does it mean to be constantly stalked. Maby you just need some space.
_ I...I just......Just go !!!
Jeff raised his shoulders and with his hands in his pockets, he left the park to Lisa's.
She welcomed him with big questionning eyes.
_ He didn't wanna talk. I think our friendship is getting too imposing for him.
_ Naaah ! You know Eddie ! He'll be back soon with this wide smile of his.
_ I wish ..
_ Pizza ??
_ okay .
Jeff accepted even though he knew the only person able to make eating pizza a fun moment, was now away.
_ Hey liz !! Think I'll get back home.
We'll eat pizza with Eddie next time.
_ Oh ! Okay sure.