I stared at the taller boy dead in the eye.
He flinched, but frowned soon after. It seemed like I hurt his pride.
The taller boy scowled.
"How dare you look at me like that! Do you even know who I am?"
I took a deep breath, trying to control my feelings.
"...You can beat me up, but you can't take the money."
The shorter boy smirked.
"Oh really? Just watch me!"
He began pocketing several of the coppers.
It felt like they were tearing my soul away with each coin they took.
The taller boy sighed.
"If only you had a bit more... though, what can you expect from someone like you."
He chuckled.
"It's probably your life savings, isn't it?"
My fingers tensed up from anger.
"It is."
The taller boy smirked.
"Then that's even better! It's only fair for giving us so much trouble for nothing."
...It's only fair?
I was the one causing trouble for nothing?