The Puppeteer
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Manipulating people is so easy I almost stopped doing it. Almost. After all they can only blame themselves for being tricked.
So it’s not my fault …… right.
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“Lucas ... Lucas” he frantically calls jolting me from my sleep. Lifting my head from the table, I dazedly took in my surroundings before realizing I was currently in school.
Looking next to me I see that it’s Henry holding a book like always during our rare breaks from classes. With brown hair and dark brown eyes he seemed as ordinary as his name. How ridiculous.
“Are you alright Lucas?” Henry asked. “You don’t look too well”. With a bright smile on my face I assured “I’m fine. Thanks for worrying.” while I was secretly thinking ‘your worries are unnecessary’.
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Kind heartedly Henry adds “It’s normal for you to be tired; after all we are taking our college exams soon.” Still holding a smile on my face I replied “I really am fine but I suppose I’m a bit thirsty… but I can’t trouble you into getting a drink for me” while my real thoughts went along the lines of ‘go on insist on getting a drink for me’.
According to my expectations Henry replies saying “Do you want me to get you a drink? We are friends after all.” he offers. Feeling somewhat accomplished, I said “Thanks, you really are a good friend” ‘and an even better tool’ I thought.
Despite Henry’s occasional annoying moments he still holds some value thanks to his loyalty to me, although sometimes his “loyalty” really gets annoying. As for when this habit of manipulation started I guess it first started back when I was 3 years old when I was still “innocent”. Well as innocent as I get anyways.
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This is my first fiction a short story. I hope you enjoy it! Originally I wrote the story for fun and after seeing it just sitting there I decided to put it up. Please go easy with the criticism. :hotinhere: