When I Walked Away
Hugh didn’t wait long before crouching in the courtyard, rubbing his eyes from sleep, and complaining that he wanted to go home.
I pulled him back firmly.
“You’re my best friend. If you don’t stay, who will be here with me?” I said, rubbing my reddened, frozen hands.
Taking the chance, Hugh dashed two meters away.
“Sure, I’m your friend, but this? This isn’t something friends can help with. I’m just here for the show. I’m out of here. Bye!”
He made a funny face at me and ran off. My legs had gone stiff from the cold, so I could only sigh and continue working on the snowmen.