... other hand, Phineas, better known as Finny, was athletic, fearless, and always a leader. In chemistry, opposites attract, and in the case of Gene and Finny, the same seemed to be true. Soon, however, underlying emotions and growing rivalry began to eat at the friendship of Gene and Finny like bacteria. Gene began to feel shadowed by Finny's popularity. Jealousy and insecurity ... an excuse to make Gene fail in school. In the end Gene's subconscious worries took over and Gene, without realizing his own actions, causes serious injury to Finny. Like all true friendships, Gene's and Finny's...

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