This was a random little fanfiction. It's AU, slightly. This is what I'm trying to say: James is the bully and challenges Chad into a fight. Sonny tries to talk him out of it, but Chad is just to arrogant and proud. Chad's probably in the hospital by now... Or acting up in the sky. -.-" Whatever.
Pride
Prompt III: Afraid
Chad was paces ahead of her, but she was frantically rushing, desperate to talk to him. His legs are longer than hers, so she's panting when she says, "Chad, you don't have to do this."
He looks at her briefly, then looks away. "I'm not asking for your opinion," he mutters, his eyes fixated on the sidewalk.
"I'm afraid for you," Sonny whispers quietly. She stopped trying to catch up to him, but looks after him longingly. Chad hesitates, but shakes it off. He looks back slightly and sees her. Sonny's eyes are glazed. She's not letting any tears flow- she's too brave for that- but it makes him sad inside.
He assures her, "I'm not." Chad moves on, striding proudly, his head held up high.
"Please Chad! What are you trying to gain? Just come home, it'll be alright!" She tries to overtake him again, running to match his calm stride. She was beginning to get desperate. It wasn't like Chad to not listen.
"No it won't."
"What will you get out of this?" Chad turns to look at her, his eyes no longer shining, no longer sparkling. He takes her hands in his and looks at her.
"You may not know what is feels like, but my pride is at stake. Goodbye, Sonny."
Sonny does not move. She does not breathe. She gasps slightly, and turns away. Behind the abandoned factory in the dark alley- she knows- was James Conroy. Chad was too proud to give up without a fight.
Stupid, she thinks. He's so stupid.
One moment passes.
Then another.
And another.
Then she goes home. Alone. And she's terrified. Absolutely terrified.
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