f i f t e e n

ATLAS

"Forgive me." I whispered once we went to the terrace and sat on the floor. Just like the old times.

He chuckled. "Remember how we used to watch stars?"

I nodded, smiling. "And Hazel used to bring ramen and chilled beer for us."'

"Those were the good days, Atlas. We always thought about growing up but that part of our lives will always make me wish to go back." He sighed.

I turned to Justin and couldn't help but smile. He was my best friend. Many years passed but I've never been more connected to anyone else. He knew me on my worst days and yet chose to be there.

"I didn't betray you. I was real with both you and Hazel at that time but then something happened and everything turned upside down in my life." I turned my head back to the sky.

"You were not there when I needed you most. You were supposed to be with me on their funeral." He whispered, his voice crackling a bit.

My heart sank in the pits of my stomach as the guilt consumed me. "I know and I'm sorry for that." I sw