*Flashback*

Leonardo stared at his friend, Ricardo in the face. His friend was just as distraught as Leonardo was. What began as two friends having fun, had turned into a day that Leonardo would regret for the rest of his adult life.

'Is— is it bad?" He asked, hoping that his friend would give him the good news but Ricardo's silence had spoken volumes. The two boys stood in the forest for what seemed like hours, not moving nor saying a word to one ...