The True Values of Friendship

Chapter 3: The Confrontation

After school, Jamie had to stay for tutoring. When he got done, it was around 4:00-4:30, so he was quite surprised to find Tyler still there rummaging in his locker. Quietly, Jamie walked up to him and just watched him before he spoke.

"Hey," said Jamie in a hushed tone.

"Hello. What do you want? Didn't you get your $30, or are you coming back for more?" asked Tyler coldly.

"Ok, I deserved that one. Listen, I'm sorry. I don't know what got into me. I never have done anything like that. My friends dared me to do that, and I'm still trying to get over the shock of me succumbing to their wishes. I'm honestly a well-rounded nice guy. And I believe that everyone is equal, no matter what their physical makeup is, or what their brain level is. So, I don't know about you, but I would like to be your friend. So, if you can accept me as your friend, that would just make my day," said Jamie finishing his monologue, wondering how Tyler would react.

"If I do consent, how do I know that you wouldn't deceive me again?" asked Tyler.

"You just have to trust me. Well, actually I'm afraid I lost your trust. But I'm going to do everything in my power to show you that I'm trustworthy," said Jamie passionately.

"Ok, whatever," said Tyler not seeming to care.

"Cool. So, where are you from?" asked Jamie curious.

"I'm from Washington," said Tyler hushed.

"That is neat. Where?" inquired Jamie.

"Seattle, Washington," said Tyler thrilled that someone actually had an interest in what he had to say.

"Ah, how interesting!I heard that place is wonderful. So, why did you move?" asked Jamie with curiosity.

Well, my father got a job here," said Tyler hesitant.

"Oh, I see. That's nice," said Jamie examining Tyler from head to foot, each time feeling more terrible. Never had he felt so sorry for someone in his life.

"Yeah," said Tyler not really knowing what else to say

They were silent for a few minutes until Tyler said, "Well, I have to go."

"Ok, well, will I talk to you tomorrow?" asked Jamie.

"Sure," said Tyler before turning and leaving through the double doors that led to outside.

Jamie just stood there feeling proud of himself before he too turned and left. Little did he know that his little encounter with Tyler would lead him further than the interior of the school building.