when Cara came by,
i wasn't sure if i should tell her off,
or let her stay.
i could tell she'd been crying,
her eyes puffy and red.
but she couldn't feel half as hurt as i,
because i'd known him more than half my life.
she'd only known him for three years,
maybe less.
that made me pissed,
she acted so upset,
but she couldn't feel as bad as i.
he was my best friend,
more like a brother.
her pain was insignificant compared to mine.
and no one would be able to change my mind.
she sat down beside me.
i could tell she wanted to talk about Mud Skip,
but i wasn't going to.
i told her so,
i ain't gonna talk about Skip,
if that's what you want.
he's dead,
and there's nothing we can do to help.
she looked hurt,
but she understood immediately.
you know it's not your fault,
right Kev?
i turned and grabbed her wrist,
she needed to hear this.
she needed to hear it,
loud and clear.
i could've helped him.
i could've saved him.
don't tell me it's not my fault,
because i know it is.
you can't change my mind,
so don't try to sunshine.
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Before and After Broken
General FictionThis is a prequel to 'Cranes and Secrets'. This book follows the character Kevin as he battles with himself. This is a story of an boy tackling his memories with drugs, and ruining the best thing that ever happened to him, Cara. Loosely based on the...
