Just Kids

My decision was hard. They expected me to just drop an answer anytime that they wanted, like this decision was easy for me to make.

Jake crossed his arms and tapped his foot repeatedly. Luke gave me kind eyes, a soft expression on his face.

"Chris! You need to choose. It's him or me!" Jake yelled, frustratedly pulling his hair.

I looked between the two, contemplating about my choice. But who should I choose? Jake has been my best friend since I was little, and Luke is very loving and caring.

I really don't want to hurt either of them. It would kill me to see Jake hurt, and Luke is so sweet, I feel like it would mentally crush him.

They both gave me impatient looks, almost forcing the words out of my throat.

"The one I choose is-"