The Pathway: A Short Story

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I was woken by a pressing against my chest. Though I was blinded by blood and my whole body was in pain, I felt safe like someone was there to help me, but who would it be that filled my heart that made me feel safe. That was, what I thought about before I fell asleep to very heavy eyes, but behind my eyes, there was something more. ‘A beautiful morning it was as I walked down stairs, jake was there the second I stepped off the last step of the stairs. Jake was the only dog I have ever owned and I was always there for him. Although I have many friends Jake was the only one who really cared for me and was there to comfort me when I was in need. My mom was in the kitchen making me a lunch box for my day. My mom was always someone I had a …show more content…

Because it was march, I have to be very careful not to get in any bears way while hiking because it was the seasons of their cubs. I got my green backpack and filled my water bottle and made my way to the park. The trail at the parks goes for many miles and I know it all by heart. Jake has always loved these hikes and was always having a time of his life when I brought him. It was a perfect day for hiking not too hot and not too cold. I was walking and I was enjoying myself when I felt like something was wrong. I didn't know what it was but there was something. Suddenly I heard something a similar tone and a gruff growl. I was suddenly struck by something big, powerful. I tried to turn around but a shot of pain hits me from the back of the …show more content…

There was something familiar in there this time. It was Jake he is the reason that he was still alive he is the reason I living heartbeat. Jake was the one who fought off the bear such small thing has so much power for a friend he loves. I opened my eyes and no one was there so I closed my eyes and when back to sleep. The next day when I woke up I was greeted by my mom. “Good morning, would you like anything” my mother uttered as she walked up to me. “Jake” I murmured. My mom was slow to answer but said he saved my life. I asked her “ where is he,” I asked worrying “he is gone, he did it to save you he meant a lot to you he fought off the bear and brought a rescue crew to you. You were everything to have such a great friend,” she slowly exclaimed. I was heart broken I was there at my friend's death it was all my fault. I lay helpless there in the hospital while my friend was dead because of me. I lay there all night thinking of what I have done and what I could have done

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