Come with me

As soon as we ran into the mountains, I looked back to where my house was; to see Shohei running off into the distance. Dad turned and put his hand on my shoulder to ensure me that everything would be alright. As soon as he did that my mom started waking up and dad started to set her on the ground. Mom was very confused and weak all she could ask was 'What happened?' Dad giggled and embraced her with a kiss to ensure everything was fine.

Ame finally caught up with us and dad explained everything to him. Ame looked at me and asked if he could talk to me alone. Ame and I walked up the mountain together and started laughing and enjoying each other's company until we go to the top. Ame asked about the question he had asked me. I told him that I lied and I do remember why I chose this path. I wanted to be normal.

He stared at me and asked me, why did I want to be like them. The only thing I could say was that I wanted friends and to know what a real girl acts like. He smiled and said that I should have friends who like me for who I am not what I am. When he said that I cried and fell to the ground. Ame started to comfort and make me feel better. It wasn't until we sat down he told me why he wanted to be a wolf. He told me that it seemed he knew more about forest than school and when we were in the forest it felt easier to learn and know.

We both stared at each other until the sun started to set. All I could remember was wanting to be like other girls but I was really hating myself doing so. I've learned that when you somebody you also have to love yourself.