I stopped them before a fight started. I didn’t want Collin battling Jason if he had a knife. Maybe so other time … or not.

Jason and I left Collin in the woods. Once we were far away, he sighed, “When I said stupid, I wasn’t lying.â€?

“Sorry.â€? I whispered as we walked through the park.

“It’s okay. Just, I shouldn’t have let you go. I knew he was gonna try something and I just figured … it was something I should stay out of.â€?

I laughed sourly. “Great job at that.â€?

“Yeah. Um, I know.â€? Jason murmured. “Its just … I feel really bad about reading your journal. If I hadn’t read anything …â€? his voice trailed off and I fake smiled at him.

“It’s okay. I … I don’t mind. Just don’t um, don’t get in the way between me and Collin.â€? He blew up then, extremely pissed.