The Penance.

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20 July, 2018

The boy who had been shot at the party died today at 2:25 am. He had apparently been fighting for a long time, although his body seemed to have been fighting harder. Sadly his body won and the cost was his life. I've never talked to him before. I've seen him around school but I had always mentally placed him the jocks. I can't imagine that when I start school again, I won't see him in the halls anymore. It's weird to think that at one moment he existed and then in another moment, he doesn't. It's scary....that could've been me that night if the cops hadn't stopped shooting. Word travels fast and the news about his death spread throughout the media like a virus infecting its pray. Unfortunately that means my mom found out about the party.
      She screamed at me and asked if I had contributed in drinking. I told her I had about half a bottle and for that she only screamed louder. I understand If she's angry with me, hell I'm angry with myself. My penance for my little sinful act was quite simple:

-No phone/any electronics for the rest of summer
-No going out unless permission is granted until the end of summer

So basically I'm going to be a hermit until school starts again. I never thought I'd say it...but I really want school again.

Sincerely,
             Charlie

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