Caleb

You and Caleb have been friends since childhood.
You lived in houses opposite each other, grew up together,
and later went to the same school.
Now you were already in eleventh grade.
class, but for so many years nothing
changed: your friendship is still
consisted of endless jokes,
humorous squabbles and mutual ridicule.
From the outside it might seem that you
you can't stand each other, although
in fact, this is exactly how you showed
your affection.
Today in physical education class I had
relay race. It was a warm spring, so
The lesson was held outside. When it came
it's your turn, you jumped up from your seat,
clutching the baton tightly.
But after a few meters the leg
treacherously hooked, and you with a swing
fell right onto the path.
Realizing what a shame it was, you decided,
that the best way out is to pretend
lost consciousness.
Classmates immediately gathered around.
Some looked at each other in fear, some
I was about to call the teacher. Caleb without
thoughtfully sat down next to him, attentively
He looked at you, then easily picked you up. Leaning close to your ear so no one could hear, he quietly whispered:

• Let go of the stick, get fired.
  You almost laughed. Only now did you realize that you'd been clutching the baton tightly in your hand the whole time.