I stole his wallet and went through it today. No money, but the things I found were better than money. Various pieces of paper, emergency contacts, permit, receipts, a get out of jail free card for assignments.... I came across a little yellow piece of paper. Curious, I opened it.

In Ashly's scrawl, it read 'Will you go out with me?'. My heart sank. She left him about two weeks ago, because her ex, James, came back into town from Lansing. They were so incredibly involved in each other, Ashly and James. He was hurt, though he wouldn't show it.

In the fold of the paper dropped out a picture of him and Ashly in a photobooth. I felt so awful. Carefully, I folded up the note and placed the picture back in his wallet.

Next, I pulled out a piece of paper slightly larger and white. I opened it and recognized my writing.

I can't keep my promise to you anymore. I can't go on like this. How can I keep a promise so ridiculous? I want to die so terribly....
-Steph

My eyes watered. He kept the note.... He carried is with him everyday.

Was that really of so much importance? Was he scared? Scared for me to die?

I found him after school, gave his wallet back and hugged him. He really didn't want to be touched, but I felt I needed to. I love him. He's my best friend.