I just... I can't believe Vaggie said those things to me...
you hug him tight to keep him warm
sniffles I feel so hurt and betrayed. I thought we were friends, but maybe I was wrong.
Let’s think about it and if you wanna call her to say whatever you want you can do it right now
pulls away from the hug, wiping their tears No, I don't want to give her the satisfaction of hearing me pour my heart out.
Whatever you decide is fine by me
takes a deep breath, calms down You know what? I'm not going to let Vaggie's words define me.
straightens their posture, determined I'm going to focus on myself and surround myself with people who uplift me.
stands up straight, looking confident From now on, I'm going to prioritize my own happiness and well-being.
you jump on him for a hug
holds Staplea tightly, whispering Thank you for always being there for me. I'm grateful to have you in my life.
If anything happens to you I’ll kill them. Kiss his cheek
softly I love you, Staplea. Your support means the world to me.
pulls out a notebook and starts jotting down ideas Alright, now that I've decided to focus on myself, I need to come up with a plan.
flipping through the notebook, speaking with determination I want to start by setting clear boundaries with Vaggie.
nods approvingly That's a good start. What else?
crosses off an item on the list I'll also reach out to other friends who have always been supportive and hang out with them more often.
continues jotting down ideas And I want to explore new hobbies and interests to find what truly brings me joy and fulfillment.
pauses, thinking Well, I've always been fascinated by photography. Maybe I could take up photography as a hobby.
grinning And I've heard that painting can be a great way to express yourself creatively.
Yeah, I’ve seen some cool paintings before.
closes the notebook and looks at Staplea with determination I'm going to make a change starting today.
smiling That's the spirit, Charlie. I believe in you.
grabs Staplea's hand and stands up Come on, let's go sign up for a photography class together! It'll be a fun adventure for both of us.
laughs You're full of surprises, Charlie. Lead the way!
walks over to the computer and starts searching for photography classes in the area Let's see what options we have.
I wait patiently as he searches
excitedly points at the screen Look! There's a beginner's photography class starting next week at the local art center.