Flashback
I was walking to school when I spotted a kitten wandering into the road—right in the path of a speeding car. Without thinking, I rushed forward and scooped her into my arms, bracing for the worst.
Tires screeched loudly as the car came to a sudden stop. I opened my eyes slowly to see the driver stepping out, furious.
"Hey! Go die somewhere else! Look what you’ve done to my tires!"
I blinked in confusion and glanced at his car—there was no damage.
"Y-You were about to hit the kitten. I just—"
"DO YOU THINK THAT MATTERS RIGHT NOW?! I’m telling you, I won’t leave until you pay for the damage."
I held the kitten tightly, standing up.
"Why should I pay for something that isn’t even damaged? If your tires are so precious, maybe you should put them in a museum."
I mumbled that
