I Gave Up My Life To My Brother
Wayne WyethAfter DeathFamilial BondPlot TwistsBiasMale POVRegretRemorse FamilySystem
Ever since I was born, my parents bound me to a Pain Transfer System. My body was covered in scars.
My older brother, Dylan Jeater, had albinism and Hydroa Vacciniforme. His condition was so severe that he could not be exposed to any light. Doctors determined that he would only live to be sixteen years old.
However, Dylan had always been playful. He often snuck outside. Eventually, his body was covered in sores.
My father, Robert Jeater, worked day and night to earn money. He finally bought two Pain Transfer System wristbands at a high price for Dylan and me.
For six years, the pain Dylan felt from every sun exposure had been transferred to me.
My mother, May Jeater, always held me gently and treated my wounds.
She said, “Chester, I’m sorry. I just want Dylan to be happy in the time he has left. I hope you understand.”
On New Year’s Eve, my parents took Dylan out. It was very sunny that day.
As soon as we left the house, my whole body broke out in blisters. I could not help but cry out in pain.
Dylan tore off his wristband and broke down sobbing.
“Does it hurt? Fine, if you think it hurts so much, then turn off the transfer! Let me just die of the pain!
“I’ll only live up to sixteen anyway. I’m going to die sooner or later.”
His body became severely sunburned, and he lost consciousness.
Mom shoved me to the ground.
“Dylan never complained once in all those years of pain! After only six years of it being passed to you, you’re already breaking down?!
“He’s only going to live to be sixteen! Is it wrong to want him to be happy in his last few years?”
Dad picked up Dylan.
“I don’t want you getting hurt either, but the pain can only be transferred between biological brothers.”
They then rushed him to the hospital.
I picked up the wristband from the ground. A message popped up on the screen.
[Do you want to transfer your remaining lifespan to the linked user?]
Without any hesitation, I pressed confirm.