Scream: A Short Story

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“It is just becoming too much. Like it is all building up. It was hard when I first started sure, but I thought it would get easier.” I look down at my lap thinking of how to explain everything. “I-I miss my family, and some of my old friends. Also even though I am thankful for our success it makes it harder. We are expected to make less mistakes than before.” Mark Hyung looks at me thoughtfully while he intently listens. “My mom, I miss her. Sometimes I don't though because with every mistake I make she criticizes me. I want to work harder for her, but I feel terrible for getting mad at her at times.” To signal that I am finished speaking I shift in my seat and look at Hyung. Mark Hyung gives me a soft smile. “I understand. I miss my …show more content…

Everything seems cherry until her eyes meet mine. “How was lunch?” Her eyes target Jackson Hyung's waiting for him to answer. “It was good.” As Hyung goes to put his things away I take my chance to get talk with Kenzie. “Can we talk?” She takes her time to respond. “Sure,” she smiles sweetly. “I'll be back,” Kenzie tells Jackson Hyung as we walk by. She might feel awkward going into my room so I lead her outside. “I think we should talk about what happened at the cafe.” Kenzie sighs, “me too.” “I have just been going through some difficult stuff. I wanted to end it all, so dumb. I'm just sorry that you had to see me like that.” It is true I wish she hadn't seen me like that. “Youngjae it is none of my business the difficulties you are facing. There is no need to apologize.” No need to apologize? She was so mad. “Why were you so mad?” Kenzie sighs as her eyes fall to the ground. “I used to know someone that tortured themselves often. Like really tortured, I just don't want you to fall into the same trap. Even if we haven't known each other long I don't want anything to happen to you. I think you are a really great friend.” Her smiled showed how sincere she is. “So can we be friends

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