Chapter 1

Are you seriously just going to leave me here? To take care of myself? Alright fine leave I don’t care.” After saying that I stormed out of the house and went to the local park. I was thinking “ how could my parents just leave me there and go to Europe for work. What were they thinking when they decided that they would go there?” I had so many questions but no answers. After walking in the park I bumped into someone. “Oh hey there Liam” Said the person. I looked up and saw a familiar face. It was Rei my classmate. One day he suddenly started following me around and talking to me but I ignored him. After like a week I started to not hate his presence and we kinda became friends? Well anyway, I stepped back and apologized. Rei said something but i couldn’t hear him, everything was blurry and after what seemed forever, everything went black. I saw a familiar scene. I saw me and my parents walking in the same exact park and having fun. I thought to myself “Am I dreaming?” It was true I was in a dream. When the scene shifted to another scene. This time it wasn’t a happy one. It was the time I overheard my father and mother having a serious conversation.

“We have to do this.” Said my father while my mom was sobbing. “I know but it’s hard. I know that it’s for better for his dreams. And that we have to do it. But it’s so hard.”My mom said while crying. Father hugged her and said it was going to be alright. I didn’t understand that time, but now it hit me. They were leaving so I can follow my dream. How could i be so blind I thought to myself when all off a sudden I heard Reis voice. It was trying to wake me up. I ran towards it the voice got louder and louder until I woke up breathing heavily in Rei’s arms. When i looked up I Saw Rei’s worried face. It looked like he was going to say something but I cut him off saying “No time to explain, take me to my house!” When we got there, my parents were about to step into the taxi. I yelled out “Wait!” They turned around, surprised to see me standing there with Rei. My heart raced as I desperately shouted, "Im sorry I left” I stood there frozen while looking at the ground. My parents came closer and hugged me while saying” Oh Liam we are so sorry. We just want whats best for you. We know you will achieve your dream if you stay here. Don’t worry we will come to visit.” I looked up tears pouring down my face. I hugged them back wishing this moment would never end. But after hugging for around five minutes they had to leave. I sobbed As I saw the taxi leaving. After they left I headed inside but I heard Rei behind me asking what just happened. I completely forgot he was there. I turned around and told him to come inside. We went to the kitchen and asked him what he wants to drink. He answered “ Oh, um I can have some tea?” He said visibly confused. I nodded, putting the kettle on. The tension between us was palpable as the steam began to rise, signaling a brewing conversation. “ Well I guess you wan to know what happened, am I right” Rei nodded in agreement. I started to explain everything while finishing the tea. By the time I was done explaining the tea was done. I picked up the cup with tea and turned around to hand it to Rei. I sat down and gave him the tea. I started to sip on my tea when I hear him say. “ So now you are going to stay here alone?” I looked up so i could look at him. He looked worried again.

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