reconciliation.

NOTE: This is a multi-part Take Ten to Write story. For the story to make the most sense, read all previous parts first. You can read the compiled story here.

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Chapter I · Part VIII

Boys really are interesting creatures.

It turned out that Walker and Nate were telling the truth about playing a joke on us. Blake apologized, Walker waved him off, and Nate rolled his eyes as if it was a common occurrence to watch his best friend be punched in the face.

On the other hand, I, being a rational, normal human being, was still on edge from that whole ordeal. My heart was pounding as we decided on a park bench to continue our discussion.

“As I was saying,” Walker said, casually lounging beside Blake as if nothing had happened between them, “it would be easier if I just showed you the answers to your questions.”

“And just like before,” Blake interjected, “that doesn’t make sense.”

I nudged him. “Let him talk.” I paused, before amending, “No, actually, I want to hear what you have to say about all of this.” I turned my attention to Nate, who raised an eyebrow back at me.

In stark contrast from about two minutes earlier, Nate was completely serious. “I agree with Theo; the Dimensions are something you need to see firsthand.”

I held up a hand to stop him. “Wait, who’s Theo?”

Nate blinked at me. “What do you mean, ‘Who’s Theo?’” He glanced at Walker. “What exactly did you tell them?”

Walker shrugged. “I said that they could call me Walker.”

Nate rolled his eyes. “Of course you did.”

“So your real name is Theo?” Blake said, staring at Walker. “Then why did you tell us it was Walker?”

“Because that’s what I do,” Walker–or, rather, Theo–said. “I Walk to other Dimensions.” The corners of his mouth tugged up. “And that’s also exactly what I want to show you.”