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I am thinking that I don't want this to happen. I don't want to die. I don't want my friends to die. And to be honest, as the time slows down and my hands are in the air, I am afforded the chance to think one more thought, and I think about her. I blame her for this ridiculous, fatal chase--for putting us at risk, for making me into the kind of jackass who would stay up all night and drive too fast. I would not be dying were it not for her. I would have stayed home, as I have always stayed home, and I would've been safe, and I would have done the one thing I have always wanted to do, which is to grow up.

I am thinking that I don't want this to happen. I don't want

Summary

This quote captures the poignant moment of reflection and regret as the speaker faces the possibility of death in a reckless chase. With time seemingly slowing down, the speaker's thoughts center around their desire to live and the blame they place on someone - a person referred to as "her". This person is held responsible for the dangerous choices that led to the current situation, evoking a sense of frustration, as the speaker yearns for the chance to have a safe and fulfilling life, contrasting with their present predicament.

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