Tim hasn't appeared at the university since Monday. Ethan was very nervous about him. He tried to contact him in vain.
Tuesday
Ethan: "How are you Tim?"
"You left unexpectedly yesterday. I am very worried about you."
"Call me as soon as you see this message."
Ethan kept looking at his phone hoping Tim would see his messages. He was really nervous about him. If it wasn't something serious, Tim wouldn't have disappeared so suddenly.
Wednesday
Ethan: "Tim please answer me."
"I will call the police if you don't answer me"
He didn't know what to do, so he decided to go to the shooting club. Everyone was here preparing for tomorrow's meeting.
Ethan: "Hi guys. Did you hear from Tim?"
Logan: "Hi Ian. No, he doesn't see messages in the group chat."
Willy: "What's going on?"
Ethan: "He doesn't answer my messages or my calls and I don't know how he is. I am very worried about him."
Willy: "I'll try to contact him."
All of them were very nervous about him. Willy tried to contact him, but no one answered. They did not know what to do.
Al: "I think we have to wait. he will definitely come tomorrow."
Ethan: "OK, I have to go now. If you find out anything, let me know."
Logan: "Definitely."
Ethan went to attend the second lecture, but he could not concentrate. He came home tired in the evening and didn't want to do anything. He took the phone from the table and saw a familiar name.
Tim: "I'm sorry. I'm really sorry, Ethan. I don't feel well and I don't want to talk to anyone. I will definitely come to the university tomorrow. Can you get to the club early? Notify me before the last participants have taken part."
Ethan: "It's okay, I'll see you there tomorrow."
Ethan didn't have a lecture today, but he had to go to the shooting club. Club members and new members were here. He went to the audience area, there were many people gathered. Tim hadn't arrived yet. Will and Seb introduced the participants to the rules. Everyone was very nervous.
Ethan: "The last participants are getting ready. where are you?"
Tim: "Look to the right."
Ethan immediately looked to his right and started looking for Tim. Ethan barely recognized him. Messy hair and a tired look. It seemed that he had not slept for several days. He wanted to talk to him, but he couldn't.
Logan: "Hi Tim, how are you? You are next."
Tim: "Not so well, but now is not the time."
He put on eye and ear protective gear. He was ready. Five shots were to be fired. He took the first place among the participants with 50 points. Of course everyone was happy with this outcome, as it meant that Willy would have to grant their wishes. Everyone was with Tim and congratulating him on this result. Only Willy was standing at a distance. Tim walked over to him.
Tim: "Have you seen my abilities, what do you think now?!"
Willy: "You shoot well, but if I had my way, I wouldn't have you on the team."
Tim: "Why?"
Willy: "I notice every detail. You had trouble concentrating while shooting and your hand was shaking. Judging by the fact that you weren't at the university these days, I'm sure you won't be going to the club's training sessions either. I don't need irresponsible people like you in my team."
Tim: "I'm not here to compete with beginners. I will tell you directly that I am here to take your place."
Willy: "Do you want my place? Then you have to work hard. As far as I can see, you will not be able to do that."
Tim: "Are you sure? I will take your place in just a few months."
Tim winked at him and joined the others. Willy was right about everything, he felt terrible these days. Everything bad happened together, depression, panic attacks and insomnia.
Logan: "Shouldn't we celebrate your victory?!"
Tim: "I'm sorry, but I'm not in the mood."
Al: "Are you saying this because of Willy? Don't pay attention."
Ethan: "Tell me what happened and I'll try to help you."
Logan: "That's right, you left unexpectedly that day too. We were all worried about you."
Tim: "I know and I'm sorry about that. I really don't want to talk now. I am very tired."
Logan: "Well, whatever you say."
Ethan: "Call me anytime you want to talk."
At that moment, Tim's phone screen lit up. Tim began to read the message.
Unknown number: "Are you still here? You have a little time left. Go back to your parents!"
Tim's face changed. Everyone noticed it.
Ethan: What happened?
Tim forced a smile because he didn't want them to worry about him.
Tim: "Nothing, my friend texted me. He is angry that I didn't contact him these days and as usual he sent me threats. I better call him. Bye guys. Ethan, I won't be at the university tomorrow either. Don't worry, I'm going to see my parents."
Ethan: "OK, but reply to my messages!!"
Tim: "Okay, I'll try."
Ethan slapped his shoulder in anger.
Tim: "I was just kidding. Sometimes you act like you are my older brother."
Ethan: "Because you act like a child. If you don't want me to be your brother, stop acting like that."
Tim: "No, I'm not a little kid. I am a spoiled brat."
He stuck his tongue out at him and left the room. Ethan shook his head. He was used to this kind of behavior from Tim.
Willy was watching from a distance and realized that everything was not in order. Tim was hiding something. After receiving the message, he always disappeared somewhere.
Tim was added to a new chat in the evening. New members have been added to the club chat.
Logan: "Familiarize yourself with the schedule and club rules. Contact us if you have any questions."
A competition was organized among club members once a week. It was necessary to attend it. If your results got worse every week you had to leave the club. They had nothing else important, only safety rules.
Tim: "We will meet at the competition."
Willy: "I'm not surprised, I wouldn't expect anything else from you."
Tim: "Are you sad that you can't see me every day? I won't be here because of work. Don't worry, As soon as I come back I'll be with you, every moment."
Willy: "I don't give a f*ck. Do whatever you want."
Tim: "Oh definitely, but don't change your mind."
Tim was very happy. He liked to tease Willy.