Chapter 20: Nascent
“True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils" —Baltasar Gracian.
“Thanks for letting me cry all over your chest like a baby. Sorry about your shirt,” I tell him.
“Nah, it’s okay. I’ve got tons of them. Okay, maybe only a dozen or so. But I’ve only got one of you.”
His line is so corny, it actually makes me laugh.
“Ahaha, it’s so ridiculous, it’s actually funny!” I giggle.
Theo makes a fake hurt expression, but I find it even funnier.
“Well, I’m glad that you can laugh at my expense now,” he pats my head. “Your cheered up face is much better than your crying one. I’d rather you be all obsessed with weapons and tests than crying like that again.”
“Why? You never calm a crying girl before?”
“Basically, yeah. No one has cried in front of me. D
