Never Give Up

Chapter 1, Jason

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~Jason~

Jason sighed, and ran his fingers through his hair.
His phone continued ringing, and Drew's profile picture made his stomach churn with fear.

But he felt a certain pang when he was about to press the decline button.

Don't answer the phone, he told himself uncertainly. He didn't want her to tell him.

Yes, he knew. And he knew that Drew knew.

What if-

No, he scolded himself. Yes, the other part of him said.
He was having a fight with himself, and was losing.

He didn't want to hear it again. No, he was sure he would break down again.

He couldn't let that happen. His fake facade had brought him here, and he had to continue.

Beep, beep, beep.

Jason stared at the phone for a few seconds before picking it up.

'Uh, hi Drew,' he said.

'Jason,' she said, her voice sounding strained. 'Did you- did you hear?'

Jason had to fight the lump forming in his throat.

'Yeah, I did.'

'I'm so sorry,' her voice cracked. 'You both were very close.'

Jason felt tears escape from his eyes.

I need to be strong, he told himself.

'I'm almost home.' Drew's voice brought him back from his thoughts.

'Ok. See you there.'

The call ended, and Jason collapsed on his bed.

Why her, he asked himself.

He looked at his drawer, where a picture of Reyna and himself layed.

They were both smiling, and looked like nothing in the world could go wrong.

Jason broke down in sobs, his breathing now strained.

'Why?' He croaked. 'Why her?'

Memories flashed in his head.

'You know, your cute when you're sad,' Reyna said as Jason pouted. His icecream -chocolate and mint with strawberry syrup- had fallen on the floor.
'Let's get you another one, but this time, your paying,' she laughed.

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'Jason, do you think I look pretty in this,' Reyna asked.
Jason looked up from his book, and pushed his glasses up.
'W-wow. Reyna, you look -wow,' was all he could muster.
Reyna blushed. 'Thanks, Sparky.'

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'I can't belive you,' Reyna raged. 'You think I'm some- some sort of-of toy? You think I don't have feelings? Well, I do. You can't go around playing with people like that. I thought you loved me.'

Jason glared at her. 'I didn't do anything wrong. We weren't flirting. Besides, you and I aren't dating.'

Reyna's eyes glistened with tears. 'So I'm not important to you anymore?'

Jason felt his heart break. 'Reyna-'

'-don't Reyna me. I give up on you. You can go to her and do all you like. I'm leaving!'

Reyna slammed the door at his face.

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It was reported on the news a few hours later that Reyna died in a car crash. Jason felt crushed, his spirit drowned.

It was his fault. If he hadn't-

Jason's thoughts were interrupted when the door opened. Drew came in and sat beside him.

'Don't worry, Cuz. I'm sure she's happy where she is,' she said.

Jason fisted his hands. 'No,' he said.

Drew frowned. 'What do you mea-' 'No!' Jason yelled. He stood up. 'No. I can't-' his voice cracked.

'Jason, please, calm down.'

Jason put his head in his hands.
'Can you -can you give me some time alone?' He asked her.

Drew nodded and left the room.

Jason let out his emotions. He sobbed until he could sob no more.

Hi heart was beating fast, and his breathing became more painful and ragged.

'Why!' He shouted. 'W-why?' He collapsed on the floor, banging it with his fists.

He was sure his neighbors could hear him.

'Tell me!'

He slowly stood up, but didn't stop crying.

His hair was a mess, and his eyes were bloodshot and puffy. His fists were throbbing from hitting the floor, but he didn't care.

Jason raised his hand and punched hos table.

Glass fell on the floor, bed, and the picture of Jason and Reyna, which tore it to shreds.

Jason fell on the floor, not caring about the glass that was now embedded into his skin.

'Why?'

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