Chapter 24-01

My family—we own a horse ranch. If you want to ride, we can go tomorrow after school and then you and Iya can go shopping—although I'm sure Coffeeblue would love to come now, too." he paused. "Please." He begged. I had rummaged up my courage to say no, and then he went and put on that voice that pleaded with me to hear him. I rolled my head over to stare at him. His bright blue eyes had gone dull and he stared at me helplessly. I closed my eyes and sighed. Hesitantly, I nodded. He smiled, but his eyes only brightened a bit. "I—I guess I should probably…leave…now, shouldn't I?" he said, frowning and averting his gaze. I nodded, hating seeing him so hurt, and knowing that I had caused it. But it also felt nice, that someone would actually care enough about me that he would feel hurt when I did. What am I talking about? He doesn't actually care for me. He just wants Destiny, just like any other guy does. He's just another useless, stupid guy that I fell for. Tomo