𝓒𝓲𝓷𝓷𝓪𝓶𝓸𝓷 ⁂- 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥

040

"Actions have consequences"

(Mentioning of a car crash
and death)

REAL LIFE

As Zia cautiously descended the stairs, her heart racing slightly, she decided to approach her mom about inviting Walker over for another sleepover. However, her mom had been growing increasingly frustrated with Zia's frequent spending time with him, and thus, Zia was met with immediate annoyance.

"Mom, can Walker come over for another sleepover tonight?" she asked timidly, fidgeting with the strings of her hoodie.

Her mom sighed, the irritation evident on her face. "Again with Walker? You're always hanging out with him. It's getting ridiculous."

Zia felt a pang of disappointment at her mom's response, but she tried to maintain her composure. "Why can't he come over? We never hang out that much." 

Her mom, now visibly annoyed, shot back, "Yes, you do. You've been spending time with him constantly, and I'm tired of it. You need to find other things to do and spend time with other people."

Zia's defensiveness rose, and she couldn't hold back her retort. "What's wrong with spending time with Walker? He's my friend!" 

Her mom's annoyance quickly turned into anger as she raised her voice. "You have other friends, too, but you're always with him. It's like he's the only person you care about. This obsession isn't healthy."

Zia felt her frustration growing, but she tried to explain her perspective. "It's not an obsession. We just enjoy spending time together. We watch movies, play games, and talk about stuff. It's fun." 

Her mom rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. "Fun, yeah. That's all you're interested in. But what about your studies? Your other friends? What about me, your mother?"

Zia's guilt started to mix with her anger. She knew her mom had valid concerns, but she didn't want to be controlled. "I still study and hang out with other people. It's just that Walker understands me, and we have a good time together. I don't know why you're making a big deal out of this."

Her mom's annoyance reached its peak, and her voice rose. "Because I'm your mother, and I care about your well-being. And I don't like that your life seems to revolve around Walker. It's not healthy, and it's not fair to me or your other friends, who you barely spend any time with anymore."

Zia felt a mixture of guilt and defiance. She knew her mom had a point, but she didn't want to give in to her demands. "I still spend time with my other friends. And I don't want to stop spending time with Walker. I'm allowed to have a best friend." 

Her mom scowled. "It's not just about having a best friend. It's about balance. You need to learn how to divide your time. And you're not doing that. You're spending way too much time with him."

Zia's defensiveness took over, and her voice became heated. "Why are you being so strict? It's just a sleepover. I don't understand why you're making such a big deal out of this." 

Her mom, now thoroughly frustrated, responded with a firm tone. "It's not just about this sleepover. It's about your behavior overall. You're neglecting your duties and your friends because you're always with Walker. This isn't a healthy way to live."

Zia finally reached a breaking point and exploded. "I can't believe you're acting like this! Every time I want to hangout with Walker, you have something to say about it," she shouted. "It's like you're obsessed with controlling my time. I'm sick of it!"