Can Not Concentrate
I glance at the clock after finally finishing my math homework. The clock stated blankly *5:58 pm*. I sighed and calculated that it had taken me an hour and…
Anybody Home?
I walked into my house and put my stuff down by the stairs. I listened for my mother, but couldn’t hear anything. I took a deep breath, afraid of what awaited…
Worrisome Girl
I wasn’t as scared as I thought I’d be when Nathaniel pulled me into him. I pushed my mouth closer to his, desperate for the contact with another human being…
Raincheck?
I bit back the slue of questions I had for him. I didn’t want bombard him with tons of questions and worry when he was obviously hurting. I took his and and we…
Waterfall of Tears
The nurse shouted, “Come in!” I was almost bursting when I came through the door. I must have looked half mad because I was already crying at seeing the blood…
The Creep Gets Rejected
“Hey there.” A somewhat familiar voice said. I looked up to see the creep from the bus standing over me. “I didn’t git ta properly introduce myself ‘fore.” I…
Paranoia
I went and got my lunch slowly. Walking back to the empty table felt just like it did the very first day. I could feel everyone’s eyes boring into my body from…
Something To Get Through The Day
I blocked my thoughts as I leaned against Nathaniel’s strong shoulders. I felt my body flood with relief. The school day was deffinately not what I wanted to…
The Begining of the Decent
I stared at our entwined fingers, working to keep my breathing normal. I hadn’t felt the comfort of holding someone’s hand in a while. It had never really held…
Already Hooked
I felt myself start to pull back, but stopped. I was determined to enjoy at least one thing in my new life. My heart was beating very fast. His hands felt…
Is This Seat Taken?
I got back to my room with fresh bruises and a couple of scratches. One of my mother’s heels had made contact and slashed my wrist. It wasn’t deep, but it was…
Drunks are No Fun
Crap... I looked at the time. Was it that late already?! “Hey... uh, I have to go. I’ll see you in school tomorrow. Sorry. Bye” I rushed in a quiet…
To Much To Swallow?
“Like yours used to be?” I asked. I was a little freaked out, and also slightly confused, but was glad that the topic of conversation had shifted away from…
Feeling Bad
I told him about how my mother made me dinner and how delicious it was. I told him how it was unsual for my mother to be so cheery latly. Then I lied. I told…
I Will Win
I fumed silently to myself. I was angry, but I still had an excellent memory. Totally calm again, I said into the phone, “I believe I apoligized for not…
Good Moods are Nice
My mother was in a good mood when she got home. She came up to check on me right when she got home. She told me about this guy she just met and how she had a…
Ben and Jerry are the Best Friends
Thankfully today was a day my mother worked... I spent the day in pjs I had put on after mom called me in and stayed in bed. I listened to my iPod all day…
Don't Feel So Good
I woke up the next morning more groggy then normal. I didn’t remember going to bed last night, but that’s where I was. I got up and groaned a little. I figured…
Maybe a Good Night?
I heard Nathaniel’s sentence stop in the middle. I could tell that he had more to say, but I didn’t feel like wriggling it out of him. Once upon a time I would…
No Idea
Nathaniel nodded and pulled a pen from his pocket. He scribbled something on his napkin and then his number underneath that. He ripped off the part he had…