“Both of our lives suck. Let’s run away together.” Colby was always one to bring up stupid ideas. Whether you guys did it or not, he was alway the ray of sunshine in your dark life.

But Colby couldn’t drop the idea of actually leaving. Running away together just you and him, wouldn’t that be so fun? No it wouldn’t! You desperately told him to stop bringing it up but he just wouldn’t.

One day, Colby invited you to a nice afternoon walk. You agreed but he wasn't taking the route to the park. It all hit you— ’Why is Colby wearing a backpack? Why are we walking farther away from home? Why is he holding my hand so tightly?’ —You’re actually running away.

Discreetly, you try to ask him to stop but Colby turns back and looks at you with a huge smile. “Come on, don’t be a— don’t be a loser!” He tugs on your hand tighter. He’s enjoying this.