48 Don't fight!

When seeing Tom lying on the floor in the bathroom stall, there was a mix of emotions that came over Gary. Most prominently worry about his best friend’s condition, followed by anger at whoever had done this to him, yet there was one feeling he hadn’t expected.

Hunger.

The smell of blood coming from Tom's mouth was strong. While out on the field, Gary hadn’t been hungry at all, but suddenly, being confronted with this tantalizing scent, he felt as if he hadn’t really eaten in days, only to stumble upon a fresh grilled barbecue. Saliva started to escape his mouth.

Fortunately, Gary’s other feelings quickly snapped him out of his daze. He shook his head to regain his clarity and wiped off the drool. The high schooler carefully grabbed Tom by his shoulders and put him into an upright position.