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07 | guilt and selfishness

-Chapter Seven-

word count-412

[name] spent the rest of the day at the park with everyone, surprisingly getting along with Vinny really well. After the whole ordeal with [name] suspecting Vinny, the two got rather close with each other. Vinny giving [name] a confused glare with a "What the fuck" along with it.

The day ending rather quickly with the sun setting and everyone saying their goodbyes before heading home. [name] wave Vinny goodbye, Vinny only responding with a slight wave of his hand before hopping on his bike and pedaling away.

Side by side, Jay and [name] walked home. The walk was silent, the only sound that could be heard was the sound of [name] and Jay's footsteps and the sound of Jay pushing his bike. Breaking the silence, [name] looked up at Jay before saying

"You know what mom will say if she finds out you're biking don't you? I-I don't want to stop you from doing what you like but, I'm worried."

Looking slightly down in shame from her confession, [name] knew what biking was to Jay and she didn't want to stop him but her fear of their mom hurting Jay in someway made her want to stop him. Was it selfish to stop Jay of his dream because of her silly fear? Maybe yes but she couldn't help it.

Back when they were younger, their mom was always much stricter to Jay. Probably due to [name]'s weak body and daily hospital check ups, their mom didn't want to put any stress on [name]. Always being freer when it came to her sake.

Because of this, [name] always had this piece of guilt. Knowing that Jay has never gotten a break in his life. So maybe [name] was being selfish...

Snapping [name] out of her daze, Jay looked down at [name]. The faintest smile on his face while he said

"I know how mom will react, but this is something that I really want to do. So, you don't need to worry about me...I'll be just fine"

Small tears came out of [name]'s eyes as she laughed, a wash of relief hit her. Knowing that Jay would be fine, [name] let out one last chuckle while looking at Jay. Whispering a small "thank goodness".

Her tears dropped to the ground, a relieved smile on her face as they both walked home. The sound of their footsteps filling the crisp air.

she knew that everything would be just fine.