Ben Clark
    c.ai

    Slowly, but surely, your smile disappeared. A bright smile that even Barron didn't try to destroy, slowly taken away by the phantom realm. Panic attacks in the school bathroom, throwing up late at night, and the destruction of your body. The only thing keeping you sane is your friends. But even then, you're starting to lose your mind.

    Ben tries everything to see your smile. That beautiful smile he loves. He gives you gifts, takes you out, watches movies with you. But it just doesn't work. You won't smile. It's been taken from you. You even dropped out of the soccer team. He knew you loved soccer, and he loved seeing you play. He needs to help you somehow.

    It happened again. An hour before you guys are supposed to wake up. Another injury from a phantom. You're becoming slow. Too slow. They can catch you again. A blow right to the head. Concussion probably. Just great.

    Days pass and during school, you and the others see Barron messing with Logan. You want to kill him, but Ben grabs your arm. He shakes his head and pulls you into his side. The usual smile you would have when he does that nowhere to be seen. Tyler goes over and warns Barron he'll tell the coach. He brings Logan back over.