At this point Riley had me in a hug. I don't know why she was surprised that I wanted to kill myself.
"Why do you even care," I asked her.
"I'm your friend, aren't I," She looked at me. She lifted one of my arms and gently rolled up the sleeve. She looked at my wrist, she ran her fingers gently across the scars.
"Loren, you need to stop," she said. She had tears in her eyes and her voice was quivering.
"Its hard."
"I know but you need to try."
"How can I when I live with my dad?"
"Loren, I'll always be here for you."
"Thanks," I said. I got up and laid on my bed.
She stood up and laid next to me. We both looked out my window at the stars. It was a clear night and the stars shined like diamonds.
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Things get Better
Genç KurguLoren has a tough life, his dad beats him, his mother is dead, his so called friend isn't what Loren thought he was and he gets beat at school. But one day he opens up to a random girl, who becomes his friend. When Loren tries to have a better life...
