A Different Reaction
I don’t want to get mad. I really don’t. I have to respect that Austin has a reputation to keep, but if he’s so willing to open up to me like this, what’s…
One Step Closer
I rushed over to Gretch and looked over her shoulder, only to see a plain window. She exhaled on the window, revealing something faint. “Try it with me,”…
Good to Go
“Someone has hacked into the computers at the Pentagon. They didn’t get far, just teasing the system. But we’re pretty sure this is just a subplot to something…
Flashback, Back to Present
Being back felt good, I could finally do something relevant! Gretchen did not look like she felt the same. I wasn’t sure, though, Gretchen was the expert on…
Old Friends, New Mission
Over the years, I realized that being a pet finder wasn’t exactly the best job for me. It didn’t challenge me enough, and I rarely had to do anything special…
Affair
“I’m outside,” The man whispered into the cellular phone. He didn’t know why he whispered, it must’ve been the heat of the moment. He was watching and waiting…
Say What?
I decided not to interrupt Shay, after I see her and Jane talking. Shay would kill me if I didn’t let Jane express her feelings, so I stay with Austin for a…
I Remember When...
You’re on the phone with your girlfriend, she’s upset... “Hey, I can’t talk right now.” “Why?” My finger is impatiently tapping on my cell phone. “I’m on the…
This Close!
My heart stops beating for a second. I’m speechless, I mean, I have so many things to say, so many things I want to do. Hold him, kiss him, talk to him. “Gabe…
Finally Some Truth
“Jane took it the wrong way. I was angry at her, because, well. We were making out at a party...” “No kidding,” “I did it because... she told me that she…
No More Taradiddle
“Hold on, Austin? That guy over there called Shay a slut?” I ask furiously. No way would Austin do that. “I don’t talk taradiddle. He called Shay a slut,”…
Spying
“Hey, Gabe. Sorry it took so long. You forgot to give me the address,” Shay says. I try to flash her the look indicating that this is a really bad time, but…
Confusion Leads To Questions
Austin told me how much he liked hanging out with me and he didn’t want me to go. He didn’t say anything that sounded gay. He didn’t say he liked me; he didn’t…
Unexpected Answer
“What was that?” Austin is quick to ask. I look at my phone and make sure the “end” button is clicked, sorry Shay. “Uh, I must’ve answered her call with…
New World Order
“There you are little Mike! We’re having a town meeting,” Marc says from the top of the perfectly placed wood stack. Seats from every house are placed in a row…
Taylor Swift Gives Courage
“You take my hand and drag me head first, fearless!” I yell to the world. Kylie knows me enough to know I cave in whenever Taylor Swift comes on. I sing along…
Obsession: Effective
“I mean, think about it. If you can get enough dirt on him, you could secretly give it out. You could be getting your revenge,” Revenge, I like the sound of…
So Close
“Austin!” I say as he opens the door to his room. I take a glance at where Austin’s book is and thank God for it being placed exactly where I found it. “Sorry…
Information
“Fine,” I say. I take in a deep breath because there is a lot to say, “Well, his name’s Andy. He’s 19, taking a year off from college to explore the USA, just…
More Than A Stranger
“If you’re looking for the right type of candy, you can’t go wrong with Skittles,” he says. I’m looking into his steel-blue eyes and want to run my hands…