drabble #5

"I'm going to stop now," said Nick, looking around the room. "I'm tired of this. I'm not going to do it anymore."

"It's not that easy ... "

"No, no, I think it is that easy," said Nick. "I'm tired of always feeling like I have to prove myself. I'm tired of friends I can't trust. I'm tired of trying so damn hard and getting no respect. I'm tired of never being really happy. I'm just really tired of all of it."

Nick didn't wait for an answer. He just stood up and walked away, closing the door behind him.

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