The True Values of Friendship
Chapter 1: An EMT put to the test
"Brooke, why in the world did you want to go school shopping the day before school started? Just for your information I had plans today," said Val very frustrated that her whole day was ruined.
"Oh, that's nice," said Brooke, brushing her sister's remark off quickly before heading into "Macys".
"Oh, I'm going to kill you when we get home. Mark my words," said Val before seeing her friends out of the corner of her eye approaching in which she quickly turned her attitude around. Her friends, Jamie, Hank and Catie, unfortunately heard that, but didn't say anything about it. Instead, they just walked up to Val who greeted them with, "hey you guys, thanks so much for coming. I don't think I would be able to stand a day at the mall with my sister, especially the way she shops," said Val. "Hello" they replied simultaneously not very thrilled about having to spend the whole day at the mall either.
"Since we're doing this very kind generous favor for you, what do we get in return," said Hank speaking for both him and Jamie who nodded in agreement.
"Umm. I'm not sure. I have to think about it," said Val not wanting to think about that right now. "Hmm.I have a good idea. How about you do our paperwork for a week," said Jaime always looking for a way to get out of doing work. "Fine. Now, let's go see if we can find Brooke," said Val already heading over there.
When Jamie and Hank entered the store they gagged and said, "Does it always smell like this in here?" referring to the perfume.
"Yes it does, just to get on man's nerve. Is it working?" asked Val with a twinkle of mischief in her eyes.
"Ha, ha. Very funny. So funny, in fact, that I forgot to laugh" said Jamie very sarcastically.
"I thought so. Anyway, Catie and I are going to go look for Brooke before she buys out the store. We'll see you two later," said Val rolling her eyes as she departed with Catie in tow. Meanwhile in the Men's Section
"Oh look at all the preppy clothes. How fun! I think I'm going to be sick," said Jamie looking around at the array of clothing displayed in front of him.
"See, that's EXACTLY why I don't like shopping with you. You'll always make these rude comments," said Hank before turning off to go look at the men's ties.
"Sorry" yelled Jamie backing up a few steps, not knowing that behind him would be the person who would have the biggest influence on his life forever.
"Ow! Dang, that hurt. Who the heck was that?" said Jamie turning around quickly surveying the place (at his level) for anyone who would've bumped into him. Then, in a soft whisper barely audible he heard the word, "sorry."
Jamie quickly looked down and saw a physically disabled young boy who was around his age with his head bent. "It's ok," said Jamie rubbing his ankle in agony.
As soon as Hank heard Jamie's cries he quickly rushed toward them. When Hank got there he asked, "What's the matter? Is everything.all right.?" Then after one second of hesitation, he said, "Oh, I see," with a tone so cold, while surveying Tyler like he was the black plague. Then he added, "Well, there's no use wasting your time with a cripple, now is there? Let's get out of here," while already walking away.
Jamie stood there in silence, pondering between his friend and his morals. Finally, Jamie spoke. "I guess you are right. I'm coming," he said sighing inwardly at the disappointment of surrendering to peer pressure once again (like it wasn't his first time) and started to turn away. Tyler just bent his head in shame and quickly wheeled away before he could be the object of any more remarks. Unfortunately, Tyler didn't turn around quick enough before Jamie caught a glimpse of his face. What Jamie saw would haunt him for the rest of his life.
Chapter 1: An EMT put to the test
"Brooke, why in the world did you want to go school shopping the day before school started? Just for your information I had plans today," said Val very frustrated that her whole day was ruined.
"Oh, that's nice," said Brooke, brushing her sister's remark off quickly before heading into "Macys".
"Oh, I'm going to kill you when we get home. Mark my words," said Val before seeing her friends out of the corner of her eye approaching in which she quickly turned her attitude around. Her friends, Jamie, Hank and Catie, unfortunately heard that, but didn't say anything about it. Instead, they just walked up to Val who greeted them with, "hey you guys, thanks so much for coming. I don't think I would be able to stand a day at the mall with my sister, especially the way she shops," said Val. "Hello" they replied simultaneously not very thrilled about having to spend the whole day at the mall either.
"Since we're doing this very kind generous favor for you, what do we get in return," said Hank speaking for both him and Jamie who nodded in agreement.
"Umm. I'm not sure. I have to think about it," said Val not wanting to think about that right now. "Hmm.I have a good idea. How about you do our paperwork for a week," said Jaime always looking for a way to get out of doing work. "Fine. Now, let's go see if we can find Brooke," said Val already heading over there.
When Jamie and Hank entered the store they gagged and said, "Does it always smell like this in here?" referring to the perfume.
"Yes it does, just to get on man's nerve. Is it working?" asked Val with a twinkle of mischief in her eyes.
"Ha, ha. Very funny. So funny, in fact, that I forgot to laugh" said Jamie very sarcastically.
"I thought so. Anyway, Catie and I are going to go look for Brooke before she buys out the store. We'll see you two later," said Val rolling her eyes as she departed with Catie in tow. Meanwhile in the Men's Section
"Oh look at all the preppy clothes. How fun! I think I'm going to be sick," said Jamie looking around at the array of clothing displayed in front of him.
"See, that's EXACTLY why I don't like shopping with you. You'll always make these rude comments," said Hank before turning off to go look at the men's ties.
"Sorry" yelled Jamie backing up a few steps, not knowing that behind him would be the person who would have the biggest influence on his life forever.
"Ow! Dang, that hurt. Who the heck was that?" said Jamie turning around quickly surveying the place (at his level) for anyone who would've bumped into him. Then, in a soft whisper barely audible he heard the word, "sorry."
Jamie quickly looked down and saw a physically disabled young boy who was around his age with his head bent. "It's ok," said Jamie rubbing his ankle in agony.
As soon as Hank heard Jamie's cries he quickly rushed toward them. When Hank got there he asked, "What's the matter? Is everything.all right.?" Then after one second of hesitation, he said, "Oh, I see," with a tone so cold, while surveying Tyler like he was the black plague. Then he added, "Well, there's no use wasting your time with a cripple, now is there? Let's get out of here," while already walking away.
Jamie stood there in silence, pondering between his friend and his morals. Finally, Jamie spoke. "I guess you are right. I'm coming," he said sighing inwardly at the disappointment of surrendering to peer pressure once again (like it wasn't his first time) and started to turn away. Tyler just bent his head in shame and quickly wheeled away before he could be the object of any more remarks. Unfortunately, Tyler didn't turn around quick enough before Jamie caught a glimpse of his face. What Jamie saw would haunt him for the rest of his life.