And it feels strange, almost sad, to walk through ther empty halls. Each step I take sounds so lonely.

That's why you did it. You wanted your world to collapse around you. You wanted everything to get as dark as possible.

I miss video games where the jump-kick was the trickiest combo to master.

Those are some strong currents you're swimming against.

We didn't get that chance because I was afraid. Afraid I had no chance with you.

I decided to find out how people at school might react if one of the students never came back.

Rejection always hurts, but having it come from my best friend was the worst.