Why George Should Run

Hunter and Verellen both kept making new points on why George should run instead of Karl. Firstly, that George was a hard worker and would improve and run better than Karl could. Secondly, that Karl has had a few very horrendous races where any of the junior varsity boys could have gone faster and questioned if this could happen again. Lastly, they stated that George has more experience with tougher competition, as they both explained why I made the wrong decision I stared at the words at the white board where “Pros and Cons” rested. Not once did I make eye contact with either of them as they stood like defense attorneys refuting their opposition. Everything they said kept jerking at my insides. All the evidence seemed to point to George as
That day I ran with Karl in deep remorse, as we both jogged I could not bear to look at him knowing that I partook in the demise of his dream. We continued to run in silence because I would not carry a conversation. When we had a mile left in the run Karl looked at me, his eyebrows lifted, the biggest smile on his face, his two buck teeth exposing and expressed how ecstatic he was getting to run at the state meet. Those words struck me right in the heart. I was hesitant to move my head and look at him. I gave him a forced smile and agreed how awesome it would be to run that race. I have never been more ashamed and crestfallen then I was at that moment. That night I asked Verellen and Hunter to meet up tomorrow morning before school. They were confused and disagreed at first, but I said that we can’t decide after only one day of talking. Regretfully, they agreed and we met an hour before school. For thirty minutes, I poured all my emotions and thoughts on why Karl is the best choice. As my words and tears escaped me, Verellen and Hunter sat silently not looking away from my