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that!”
    “Yes, I am. I know it.”
    Nick stared into my teary eyes.
    “Don't say that again, okay?!”
    I cried even more. I lay my head on his shoulder and continued crying. I knew that I was going to die. I was bleeding to death and my body felt cold and numb. I was going to die in Nick's arms. A million things rushed through my mind.
    “Nick?”
    “What?”
    “I've got to tell you something,” I said desperately as I gasped for air.
    “Please, save your strength. Someone will come to get us soon. I know it.”
    “No, Nick. This can't wait anymore.”
    Nick sighed as I stared into his eyes.
    “I…”
    “Please save your strength, Johnny Cake.”
    “No,” I answered as I shook my head. “I've got to tell you this before I die.”
    “Don't say that! You won't die, John!”
    “Yes, I know it,” I told him. Nick sighed again. “Nick, I…I…love you…”
    Nick smiled and held me tighter. His embrace was warm and loving.
    “I know.”
    I was speechless.
    “You…knew?”
    “Yes, it was obvious after you called me 'baby' when I was beating Matthew,” he explained with a light smile. “I just thought it was really cute that my best friend had those feelings towards me. That's the main reason why I kept you so close to me all the time. I knew that you loved my company.”
    I cried even more. Peace finally entered my soul.
    “Thank you for not hating me, Nickelodeon.”
    “I'd never hate you, Johnny Cake. You're my best friend.”
    I sobbed louder. I could not take it. Nick touched my heart and soul. He did not resent me for loving him.
    “This all sucks…I'm going to die so young. Madison, Kitty and I dreamt of going…to prom together. I won't get to experience that or…my first kiss. I don't even know if they're okay.”
    “They're fine. Madison told me that she lost you inside and that's why I came back. I ran into Kitty as I was running inside as well.”
    “I'm so happy to hear that, Nick. I…can die in peace now.”
    “Don't say that! You won't die today!”
    “I know…I will Nick. I know it,” I mumbled as I closed my eyes.
    “Don't fall asleep, okay!? Please! Someone is coming for us,” Nick pleaded as he grabbed my head. “Look at me! Don't drop asleep, okay!?”
    I nodded, but my eyes felt heavy.
    “I'm not afraid of dying, Nick. It's just that…I'll miss out on so many great things.”
    Nick sighed. “Like prom and your first kiss?”
    I nodded. Nick stared at me while he gently combed my hair with his right hand.
    “Please don't die,” he told me with a smile. “I hope that this encourages you to live.”
    Nick leaned towards me. His warm lips pressed against mine. My body stopped shaking and functioning. A strange electrical feeling rushed through every fiber of my being and stopped inside my heart. It was ten times more intense than I ever imagined. As his lips parted ways with mine, he smiled warmly. I answered him with a faint smile.
    “I feel like superman,” I stated weakly.
    He hugged me tighter while I stared into his eyes. Nick Wild Hawk was crying. That was the first time that I saw him cry.
    “I'm not giving up on you yet,” he told me. “You may have, but I won't.
    Nick stood up. He cupped me into his arms as I held my wound. I was feeling light headed and extremely sleepy. He dashed towards the door. As Nick pushed the door open, he peeped outside. He made his way out of the gym and briskly walked down the empty and messy hallway.
    “Hang in there,” Nick told me. “We're so close to the nearest exit.”
    “STOP MOTHERFUCKER!”
    My heart froze. It was Matthew. His voice resounded throughout the school. Nick froze as well, then spun around to face him. Matthew was pointing his pistols at us. I cried when I saw him standing a few feet away from me.
    “Matthew please! He's dying!”
    “SHUT THE FUCK UP!” he screamed as tears ran down from his eyes.
    Matthew was shaking violently. Suddenly, he burst into a hysterical laugh. As he made his way towards