Chapter 22

" Come on, you have to do it sometime today." I say, palm against my cheek.

" Urgh I can't." He throws his hand up in defeat, slumping against his chair and glaring at the piece of vanilla cake in front of him.

I bet he wasn't exaggerating when he said, it makes him uncomfortable and takes him back to that time.

" You know you'll never conquer your fears if you don't try," I say.

" It's just staring at me." He shudders." You know what, I've got this." He suddenly perks up, taking the small plate in hand.

I sit up straight, hoping that he's about to take at least a bite, only for him to change direction and throw the cake away.

" What are you doing?" I ask in disbelief.

" I couldn't do it, it had to go." He says, sighing in relief.

"O.kay, would you like chocolate cake then?" I pull out the piece of gooey chocolate cake out of the fridge, p