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I sighed and took a step forward. If only somebody cared. If only somebody knew. No, some did know. But they didn't care. Nobody did. And I don't care anymore either. I looked down and saw the city, all busy. Nobody realised what was going on ontop of them. Just a couple more steps and it will all end. Finally, it will end and nobody would have to put up with me. They all hate me. My family, my friends, everyone. Well, at least nearly everyone.

I took one more step. Just a few inches away. I took a deep breathe and lifted my foot. But then there was a bang from behind me. I turned around and saw Luke running towards me.

"DON'T DO IT BLADE. PLEASE DON'T!!!"

I hesitated. Should I ignore him? Or did he really care? I turned around and lifted my foot. I let it hang for a bit in the air. I took a deep breathe and put my weight on my dangling foot.

But there was a hand on my shoulder. It turned me around and Luke wrapped me in his arms. I began to cry and he held me tighter.

"Blade, don't you ever think that nobody cares. Cuz I do. I would never be able to live without you."

I smiled. Somebody does care

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