"Exactly, but I should have expected that you know. You were always so stubborn." John was just as much at fault for shoving Dave in such an uncomfortable place at such a young age. He didn't mean Dave to feel uncomfortable- but what are you supposed to think at fifteen when your best friend cuts ties with you on your birthday. You think he deserves being shoved there because you're supposed to be best friends and not have secrets.

"Of course I did." He sighs. "I have my old computer still, with all of our chat logs still on it. Day one, to the dooms day that was that night. Everything is archived." John thinks it's silly to admit this.

"I didn't think I'd ever hear from you again, to be honest."