At this moment, Max is sitting peacefully in the room where Kevin once lived, holding tightly a heavy notebook with deep emotions, this notebook is the last precious relic of the dear Kevin before he died, recording the unforgettable journey full of thrills and friendship that belong to the two of them.
When he slowly opened the notebook printed with the words of the past, the breath of déjà vu came to his nose, as if Kevin was beside him to tell the good times that had passed, Max's eyes were instantly blurred with tears, and his heart swelled with endless emotion—the grief of losing a loved one, the deep nostalgia for the deep friendships of the past, and the fear of an unknown future.
However, it was at this point that a profound quote from Kevin caught Max's attention: "True courage is not the absence of fear, but the courage to face fear." These words hit Max like a hammer in his heart, and Kevin inspired him in this way, as he had done countless times in the past.
He continued to flip through his notebook, and those happy moments they spent together flashed back to his mind like a movie - how they created a unique world of heroes, and how they encouraged each other, supported each other, and grew togetherKevin inspired Max's thirst for knowledge with his superior intelligence, and Max guarded Kevin with his fearless courage.
Re-tasting every stroke of Kevin, Max deeply appreciates Kevin's ardent expectations and entrustment for him. It is true that the pain of losing a loved one is indescribable, but the meaning of life is to keep moving forward.
Kevin has always been his solid backing, and now he must rely on his own strength to move forwardMax took a deep breath, his eyes flashed with determination, and he hugged the notebook tightly, as if this was Kevin's warm embrace, giving him the courage and strength to move forward.
Max's thoughts begin to rewind back to the afternoon when he first met Kevin years ago. At that time, they were still a little wary of each other, and they were suspicious of each other's appearance and physical condition.
Max is a burly child with learning difficulties, who has long been ridiculed and bullied by his peers, he always hunched his shoulders and bowed his head for fear of being hurt and insulted again, while Kevin is a thin, intelligent boy who can only rely on a wheelchair because of muscular dystrophy, his eyes are sharp, he is always alert to his surroundings, and seems to be guarding against some kind of potential danger.
Even though they live in very different circumstances, they share similar feelings of loneliness and the painful experience of being excluded from society. Perhaps it was this kind of fate that could not be ignored that made them successfully eliminate the original sense of strangeness and alienation after a chance invitation from a neighbor.
In the beginning, their conversation was full of jerkiness and restraint, as if they were testing each other. But soon, Kevin was drawn to Max's sincere and kind qualities. Max, who seems to be fierce on the outside, is very delicate on the inside.
Max also began to appreciate Kevin's wisdom and humor beyond his peers, and it was the first time Max had met a smart boy like him.
Over time, over the next few weeks, they became acquainted and met face-to-face frequently. Kevin will tell Max fascinating historical stories, and Max will take Kevin to explore the world of trees and insects, and feel the magic of nature.
Inadvertently, a deep friendship quietly sprouts between them.
Under Kevin's guidance, Max opened his heart and developed a keen interest in knowledge. And Kevin is also under Max's protection, free from the fear of ridicule and hurt by the outside world.
From the initial mutual distrust to the later sympathy for each other, they have become good friends who talk about everything, and they have grown together in their own little world.
Despite the friendship that has developed between Max and Kevin, life still throws serious challenges and grinds on them mercilessly. At school, they are often bullied and ridiculed by their classmates.
At one point, Max was surrounded by a group of delinquent boys. They threatened to "teach a lesson" to this "freak" with limited mobility. Max trembled with fright, and his tall body seemed to have turned into a bullied child at this moment.
The teenagers began to laugh at his figure, and even pushed him into a corner from time to time. Max felt so helpless and hopeless that tears almost burst out of his eyes.
At this moment, Kevin, with his witty eloquence, said, "You guys are unbelievably ignorant! Don't you understand that violence only makes you look more ridiculous?" He skillfully diverted the attention of the group and made them deeply aware of the horror of violence in a contemptuous tone.
Kevin's intelligence and courage protect Max's physical and mental health, and in turn, Max relies on his indomitable mental strength to maintain Kevin's human dignity. Since that extraordinary trip, the trust between them has grown deeper, and they seem to have established a sense of security that transcends time and space.
However, in addition to the problems caused by their peers, social prejudice has also become a huge challenge for them. Many people have misconceptions about the lifestyle of people with disabilities, seeing them as "vegetative" people with no dignity or ability.
Once upon a time, in a bustling shopping mall, Max was subjected to unwarranted accusations and bad words from a passer-by, simply because he was different from ordinary people. "You monster still dare to go out?" The passerby sneered bitterly, his face full of contempt.
Although Max has long been accustomed to the cold eyes and ridicule of others, this time the damage is undoubtedly the deepest. Luckily, Kevin showed up just in time to mercilessly rebuke the ignorant passerby, criticizing him for his rude discrimination and abuse, while also giving Max endless comfort and encouragement.
Kevin teaches Max to be wise and courageous in confronting the prejudices of the world. Max, on the other hand, with his simple and kind qualities, made Kevin regain his faith in human nature.
In this way, the two of them support each other, grow together, cheer each other on the long and lonely journey of life, and overcome difficulties and obstacles together.
As time passed, Kevin's physical condition deteriorated, causing both Max and Kevin to feel unprecedented fear. Doctors diagnosed that Kevin would need a major surgery to alleviate his condition or face a life-and-death situation.
It was a heavy blow for Max. He feared for Kevin's well-being and feared that he would never see his beloved friend again. The fear and pain in his heart were evident on Max's face—his eyes were dark, the corners of his mouth drooped weakly, and he wept like a child.
However, Kevin reassures Max with his usual optimism and wisdom. "Don't worry too much, it's just a matter of giving us more time to explore the unknown together.
He patted the back of Max's hand lightly, a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.
In the days leading up to the surgery, the two of them valued each other's company even more. They often play chess, read, and talk about things in Kevin's residence, and sometimes go out to play and enjoy rare moments of relaxation.
With Max's childish but sincere brushstrokes, he began to tell Kevin powerful and inspiring stories. With great patience and care, Kevin taught Max some basic but complementary learning methods in order to better cope with various challenges in his studies.
In this way, the days flowed quietly like water, and the date of the operation was gradually approaching, but the two of them were not shrouded in this shadow, but cherished the time in front of them more and more, and enjoyed the happiness of the moment to the fullest.
They often share their innermost dreams and desires in the quiet starry sky at night, and their hopes for the future are like the day when they become superheroes and fly freely, waiting for them not far away, Kevin gave Max the beautiful title - "Iron Striker", and Max affectionately called Kevin "Zhiduoxing".
In the fantasy world they have created together, courage and wisdom shine together, and friendship shines like bright stars.
No matter how tortuous the road ahead may be, what they have at this moment is the most precious treasure. Max has never cherished every moment with Kevin more than ever, and their friendship is so pure and beautiful that it can't be parted with even if it's life or death.
Max made a firm vow that he would work with Kevin through this difficult time and never let their friendship come to an end.