He Called Me a Parasite, Then I Disappeared

Synopsis

It wasn't until the first month of university that I realized the whole school was calling me a "parasite." Sophie Young, my childhood best friend's new seatmate, gave me that nickname. It was because I was always tagging along with my childhood friend, Alex Carter, eating the breakfast he brought me, using his campus card, and living in an apartment near his home. I asked Alex why he didn't stop it. e gave a dismissive smile. "What's the big deal? It's only a nickname. Sophie's always joking around; don't take it to heart. "Besides, you're always hanging around me. You do act like a parasite." I stood there, stunned, my heart feeling like someone had squeezed it hard. Eighteen years by his side, and in his eyes, I was nothing but a parasite. I didn't bother explaining anymore. I deleted all the photos of Alex from my phone. Then I dropped out of school. Alex panicked. "Emily, where are you going?" I replied, "Somewhere you'll never find me."