Quick! You can do it!
James heard Bob’s voice. He trusted his friend and followed him blindly. Whatever Bob said was the law.
Bob shifted from foot to foot, his breath coming out quickly. “Come on! We gotta go! Just do it!” Bob watched as the backs of his pack of boys disappeared around the corner.
James hesitated. He heard Bob hiss, “Coward!”
James stared up into Bob’s eyes. Without breaking contact or even blinking, James grasped the loosened edge of the band aid.
We did this, many many times.
