We went over to Nick's house and played the game. I beat him. "You beat me!!" he said, happily. It was the 1st time I had beaten him. "I learned from the best!" Nick gave me a hug and I could tell he was crying by the tears that I felt on my shoulder. "Nick," I said, looking him in the eyes, "Don't ever forget me." "I could never forget you. When I get my 1st record I'm going to dedicate it to you, so look at the messages in the book thing, you'll be in there. I promise, but only if you promise me you'll think hard about what I said about your mom. It will help her, not hurt her. I promise if you promise." "Oh why do you keep on nagging me about that?" "Because I care about you, I just don't want you to get hurt." "Ok Nick, I promise. I have to go now. Don't ever forget me!! I love you!" I said tearfully. "I love you too."
And with that I went next door, to my house and got into the car. "This is all your fault, you know! So stop your crying!" my mom shouted. I didn't say anything back because for the past few months it was, talk back and get a slap. I just nodded and looked down. I felt something in my pocket. I took it out, looked at it and started sobbing all over again.