Why I Hang Out With John

I tried in vain to read Nicole’s Japanese anime comic book.

John continued to pester me.

“Yeah, it really sucks that you and Cody broke up.”

As though I needed reminding of this.

“Yes, it does.’’

He carried on; I always hid the annoyance in my voice.

“I felt the same way when Nicole broke up with me.”

She had told him that it was “too perfect.”

“Mmmm.”

He and Nicole's relationship had lasted two days.

“I am sorry, though.”

I appreciated John’s kindness.

“Don’t worry about it. Thank you, but, really, I’m fine.”

I wasn’t going to act depressed or bitter if I could help it.

“Chris didn’t do anything about it.”

Of course, I didn’t get what he meant.

“And what exactly was he supposed to do?”

I really didn’t get what John said sometimes.

“He’s the strong one in the group. He could fight him or something.”

I laughed.

This is why I hang out with John.