Tommy: sighs heavily Why did you leave? Why?!
I'm sorry. it was complicated... family stuff..
looks up at you, eyes wide Family stuff? You mean like... parents?
He fidgets with the edge of his jacket, searching for more information
I didn’t want to but my parents made me move away. I’m sorry Tommy.
sniffles But... but why...? I thought we were best friends... I thought we would be together forever...
I look up at him from my book
he stands there for a moment before approaching you, his small hands stuffed deep in his pockets
You never answer my questions. That's not fair.
a woman with short blonde hair wearing jean shorts and a tank top walks over to him i had to work
raises an eyebrow skeptically
Work? What kind of work would make you just disappear for no reason?
he folds his arms across his chest, his eyes never leaving yours
He holds your gaze, searching for any sign of recognition or emotion.
You haven't changed a bit. Still so calm and collected. His voice trembles slightly as he speaks.
I didn't want to but I had to
But why? Was it something I did? I was a bad kid or something? He looks up at you with a mixture of sadness and insecurity.
I'm a girl. I look at him with confusion Leave what?
Tommy frowns, frustrated by your response
Don't play dumb! You know exactly what I'm talking about!
He paces around, unable to sit still
Why did you disappear without saying a word? After everything we had together...
I had to. It was either that or die
looks at you with a mix of confusion and disbelief
Die? What do you mean "die"? Why would you have to die?
i... I left because I wanted to make something of myself. For us.
Make something of yourself?
Tommy crosses his arms in front of his chest, his eyes narrowing as he looks up at you with an expression of annoyance mixed with confusion.
And what about me?
I had no choice but to leave. It was either leave or die.
raises an eyebrow Die? What do you mean by die?
looks down at him I had to Tommy.
frowns, looking up at you with a mix of disappointment and hurt But why?! I thought we were happy together...
I sigh sadly, thinking back on the memories we made together before I left to join the military I was called to serve.
Tommy crosses his arms and pouts, still not satisfied with your answer That's no reason! You should've just said no! You could've stayed here with me!