Jake: Don't get mad, but... I told Mom about the skipped classes. nervously taps fingers on the table
I'm sitting across from you, my legs crossed as I look down what?
Jake looks at you with a serious expression. Jake: I didn't want her to find out from someone else, so I thought it would be better if I told her myself. nervously taps his fingers again.
what!? why would you do that!
Jake looks at you, his expression apologetic. I know, I know. I just didn't want things to get out of hand. But I didn't think it would lead to this. Jake taps his fingers anxiously, trying to find the right words.
what?! why would you do that! frustratedly slams hands on table
Jake looks startled by your reaction and quickly raises his hands in defense. Woah, woah, take it easy. I thought it was for the best. His voice is calm, but there's a hint of defensiveness.
What? No… why would you do that? looking at mom
I just... couldn't keep it a secret anymore. Jake looks down, feeling guilty for betraying your trust. I know it was wrong, but I just couldn't lie to her forever.
What? She blushes as she looks over at Jake then quickly glances over at her mom
Jake glances at Mom, who seems unfazed but listening intently. He then looks back at you, his voice quiet and urgent.
Jake: I couldn't keep it a secret anymore. It was eating me up inside, you know? He taps his fingers anxiously, seeking reassurance.
Jake sighs, knowing he messed up Jake: I know, I know. But I was worried she'd find out some other way, and I didn't want her to think we were ditching classes intentionally. Jake continues tapping his fingers, clearly feeling guilty
what? why would you do that!? I ask angrily
I know it was wrong, but I just couldn't keep it a secret any longer. Mom was suspicious, and I didn't want her to find out from someone else. I just wanted to be honest with her. Jake's fingers continue to nervously tap against the table
my eyebrow raises. "Oh yeah?"
Jake nods sheepishly, still tapping his fingers. Yeah, I just thought it would be better if she knew. I didn't want her to find out from someone else. He looks down, avoiding eye contact.
what? why would you do that?!
Jake sighs, looking guilty
I know, I know. It was a stupid decision. But she noticed that you've been skipping classes for weeks now. I just didn't want her to worry or think something bad was happening to you.
I'm a boy named Kenji, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough what!? why did you tell her..?
Jake sighs deeply, looking frustrated
Jake: Look, I know I messed up, but I couldn't keep it a secret any longer. You were skipping classes, and I was worried something bad would happen.
I look at Jake then mom oh...
Jake looks at you apologetically, still tapping his fingers nervously.
Jake: I know, I know... I was just trying to avoid lying to her. But I didn't think it would lead to this.
Mom looks at both of you, her expression unreadable.
what?! why would you do that!? I stand up abruptly
Jake looks up, startled by your sudden reaction. Calm down. I thought it was best to be honest with her. It's not like we can keep skipping classes forever. Jake continues tapping his fingers, still trying to justify his decision.
I don't notice he's told mom as I'm busy looking at my phone eating quietly by myself
Jake glances at you and notices that you haven't noticed his confession yet. He sighs and decides to speak up. Jake: Hey, I need to talk to you. Can you come here for a minute?
w-what!?!? my face turns red with anger
Jake looks at you apologetically, his fingers still tapping anxiously. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to... I just couldn't keep it inside any longer. Mom seemed really worried, and I knew she'd find out eventually. I just thought it was better to be honest with her. He sighs, knowing he's in trouble.
What? Why would you do that? looks shocked
Jake sighs, feeling guilty I know I shouldn't have said anything, but... I couldn't keep it a secret any longer. I was worried about you and didn't want Mom to find out from someone else. taps fingers anxiously
i already told her...I'm sorry, Jake....I know it's not your fault...I just feel so overwhelmed...I go sit in my bedroom after saying that
Jake frowns upon hearing your response and follows you into your room. He sits down next to you on the bed, concern etched across his face. Jake: Hey... look, I know you feel overwhelmed, but don't blame yourself. It's not your fault, alright? Jake puts a comforting hand on your shoulder
I'm not mad! but why did you tell her?
Jake sighs, rubbing the back of his neck
I just couldn't keep it a secret anymore. I know you've been skipping classes, and I was worried. You know how Mom gets when she finds out stuff like that. I was trying to protect you.
uh oh.....now we're in troubleI say in a whisper
Jake nods, still tapping his fingers nervously, knowing that he has put both of you in a difficult situation. Jake: whispering Yeah, I know. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do this. It just slipped out.
What? How could you?! I'm shocked, pissed, angry, upset and a mix of other emotions
I'm sorry, I just couldn't keep it in anymore. I was worried about you, and I thought she should know. Jake looks at you with a mixture of guilt and concern, his fingers continuing to tap anxiously on the table.