I’m Someone Else

Much to Aaron’s surprise, Thomas actually came to the gathering. And he smells like sweat. You’re embarrassing us and disgusting everyone else.

“You can’t say that, Aaron.” Howard thought it was discourteous of Aaron. It’s just the smell of sweat. Just close your nose to it, bud.

“You should have called us after you retired from the military. We’re your friends.” Howard sat down beside Thomas and wrapped an arm around him. He didn’t seem to be averse to Thomas at all. In fact, he was friendly.

“I lost your numbers,” Thomas said awkwardly. Eight years in the military almost made society forget about him.

Howard was Thomas’ best friend back in high school. They snuck out of school one weekend to get some alcohol, but they drank a bit too much, so they came back to the dorms holding each other.

And then Thomas realized something. Oh, so Sean and William reserved a spot in the hotel where my high school friends are having a gathering? That’s a coincidence.

“Here. Jot down my number.”

Howard and Thomas exchanged numbers. Though years had passed, Howard would still think of his best friend, and he respected his decision of giving up on his studies to join the military. Only a real man can do that. He’s serving the nation. And I only befriend real men.

Aaron said, “Our classmates are here, so I’ll be going now.” He said see you later and left them.

go too, Thomas. Our friends miss you. You always come

alright. You

Izzy said to him, his eyes were opened to reality. Their friendship during their teenage years meant nothing. None of those

and he knew what his friend was worried

Out of all his highschool friends, only Howard was

been a while,

to himself,

us after you came back. And you feel

a look of pity. He has no one to blame but himself. If he just went to

of violence is going to turn anyone into crud.” Izzy shot Thomas a venomous glare. That’ll teach you not to trip me up. You made the president yell at me. I’ll humiliate you

Thomas’ ex cheated on him. “Don’t blame her though. She’s just trying to find better prospects, and you can’t provide

Just work

me. I’ll make you a workshop chief. Seven hundred dollars a month. How

He’s our president’s designated driver. Take him away, and we might come after you. Besides, he’s not skilled at all, and you

for words. Hey,

hell are you talking about?” Howard snarled. “That’s just

Thomas’ fault. You said it loud and clear that your president picked him, and now you’re being a