Young Writers Society

Chapter One: Johnny’s Death

“I just don’t understand why it ALWAYS happens to me! Every single time something bad happens, it affects me the most!” Jenny cried.

“Oh Jenny, Johnny’s death affected all of us. Yes, he was very dear to you, but I loved him too. His death was expected. He was very sick, Jenny.” Her sister Sarah tried to explain.

“No Sarah, his death didn’t affect you as much as it affected me and no you did not love him as much as I did. He was my twin brother! Not yours, MINE!”

“Please don’t blame this on me. He was very sick and he needed to die. He was going through very much pain and suffering. It’s better this way.”

“How long was he sick before you told me?”

“Oh Jenny, look how clean your room looks. It’s so much more pretty when it is neat and tidy. I just love what you did with it!” Sarah changed the subject.

“Don’t run around the subject Sarah! Answer my question! How long?!”

“Well, I don’t know, six months?”

“Six months?! How could you Sarah?!”

“Look Jenny, I wanted to tell you I really did, but Ryan thought it was best that you didn’t hear about this until later.”

“Six months later? How could you? He was my best friend and the only person who cared for me. Now he is gone! I don’t even have a real brother anymore!”

“You have Ryan.”

“Oh yippee! Ryan! Just the person I want as a brother. He hates me!”

“What’s wrong with Ryan? He’s a great older brother.”

“He’s so mean and bossy! He tells me what to do and if I don’t he punishes me! I don’t deserve that!”

“No, but he’s just trying to help. Ever since Mom and Dad died he thinks it’s his job to take their place and I think he’s doing a fine job!”

“That’s just it! Ever since they died, he has tried to take their place! It’s just not right! Just because he’s the oldest doesn’t mean he gets to be Dad.”

“Look Jenny, it’s getting really late. We should get to sleep. Do you want me to stay in here with you tonight?”

“Yes. You sleep here. I’ll sleep in Johnny’s bed.”

“Good night Jenny. I love you.”