Zero pulled out a small pendant and the youth's eyes widened, "My mother's!"
Zero gave it to him. Tears formed in the youth's eyes as he hugged the pendant, "It's the last thing I got from my mum. You found it for me? Thanks Zero!"
The youth's expression was very happy but Zero balled his fists and swallowed. Lia knew what went through his head, his wonderful reputation, he had to destroy it himself now.
But it was better to own up and still have time to work on himself, instead of living this kind of lie, this double life. It was tiring for Zero too.
"I…." Zero started but choked on his own words, his knuckles turned white. He really didn't want to do it but he had to. Zero looked the youth in the eyes and finally choked out, "I'm …. I'm sorry, I stole it…"
The youths' face dropped quickly and a harsh silence took over the atmosphere.
"You what?" enraged the youth jumped up, "You knew how important this is to me! You knew and yet you-"
