Leaving it behind
by M. F. Luder
His parents say it's an addiction. Seth doesn't agree. He's not addicted. He just loves video games and the thrill of the game.
It's not an addiction if he has no other option to entertain himself. Sixteen of his most boring years, before Ryan came along.
Now, Ryan plays Playstation with him. Seth enjoys that too. He knows he's not addicted when Ryan walks into the house, eyebrow lifting. "You busy?"
Seth shakes his head, putting the controller down.
"Cool. Wanna go for pizza?"
Seth nods and tells himself it's not addiction if he's willing to leave it for Ryan.
Finished: March 19th, 2004