Devansh and I got into a fight during freshman band. In our defense, we didn’t like each other. The teacher had no idea, but still, she should’ve noticed how the two of us glared at each other every day.
We argued, and Devansh snapped. He said I was done for.
“Meet me in the parking lot after school. We’re gonna fight like men.”
I took the bus home, watching the spot where the teachers parked. I was too good for fighting. Or too scared. I didn’t care. I just didn’t want to get hurt.
Devansh was sitting two seats behinds me.
Good story. Freshmen in high school, 14 years old and full of bravado. But the boys are more scared of the consequences—getting hurt, parental disapproval, school disapproval. I can imagine both boys thinking…..Cripes. What have i done? i can imagine these boys becoming friends because of this incident.
Ha, great story….I don’t think that would happen nowadays. They’d have guns or knives and one , or both, would end up dead.
Good story, got me to thinking… I don’t think there will ever be a time again when anyone “fights like men”, at least not until the death of social media.
Great story and I love the ending. Devansh is one step ahead.
This is a good story — well-written and with the ring of truth. Thanks for sharing it.
Well written..enjoyed it..
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