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HOMECOMING - PART 2
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2021-07-12 03:32:53AURORA
While Dani and Jen were going through the photos of us with the balloon octopus, I had my eyes glued to Kiran and Courtney. I hated to admit that they made a good-looking couple, and they looked happy, smiling together as they mingled and danced.I loved seeing that Kiran was coming out of his shell more, I just wish that he had his arm around my waist instead of hers.‘What are you thinking, Aurora?! Knock it off!’I shook my head and turned and smiled at the girls, joining in their giggles at our photos.Gabe put his arm around my waist, the look on his face distant and somewhat impassive, “Come on, let’s dance.”I smiled and walked with him towards the center of the room where couples were dancing. There were no tables set up like there typically are for prom dances for people to rest their feet since this dance was held in the school gym, so we had to use the stands if weRelated chapters
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AURORA I was getting some air outside and calming myself before going back in and finishing my conversation with Gabe. I held back the tears when I thought about what he said, but he isn’t being fair saying that I can’t be friends with any guys. Feeling steady finally, I turned to head back in when I saw Kiran leaving the gym. He stopped when he saw me a few feet from the door outside, “Hey,” he said with a faint grin. “Hey,” I grinned back. “You look amazing,” he said and motioned towards me. I looked down at myself and smiled, “Thank you… I needed that,” I tried to chuckle and averted my gaze from him when I saw the curiosity there. I didn’t want him to see that I was going through something right now. He didn’t move or say anything more, so I looked at him and asked simply, “Where’s Courtney?” He gave
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AURORA “Good morning, dear,” a feminine voice came from down the hall on my left. I looked over and saw a middle-aged woman with the same dark hair and charming smile as Kiran and couldn’t help but smile back at her as I stood up, “Good morning, Mrs. Black.” “Oh, please, dear,” she waved her hand, “There is no Mrs. in this house, you can call me Brianna.” “Brianna,” I said and we smiled at each other, “I’m Aurora. Thank you so much for letting me stay the night. You and your son have been so good to me. I apologize for showing up unannounced and ruining your night.” “You didn’t ruin anything,” she insisted as she took a seat on the couch, I followed her lead, “I’m glad you feel comfortable enough with my son to come to him when you’re in need. And just know that whenever you need a place to escape to, you&
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KIRAN I enjoyed the silence on my walk home, nothing but the sound of the trees moving in the light breeze and the sound of distant cars heading to and from. I got thinking about the relationship that Aurora has with her parents and I have to admit that I pitied her slightly for their lack of connection. I hadn’t thought much about it last night when she said she didn’t want to be alone, and suddenly I was wondering how much of her time out of school was spent alone in her house. It would explain why she tries to make friends with everyone she meets. She’s secretly lonely. Eventually, one of the cars got closer to me and I looked over to see a familiar black Mazda approaching me and slowing down beside me. The window rolled down and I saw Aurora in the driver's seat looking over at me. She had changed clothes and was in black leggings and a pink hoodie. She smiled at me and said, “Get in,” before leaning o
Last Updated : 2021-07-18Chasing Sunlight WHY?
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Last Updated : 2021-07-19Chasing Sunlight MONDAY
AURORA I left my house that morning like any other day with my backpack and school supplies, nothing out of the ordinary for anyone who may have seen me, except that I was driving to Kiran’s place instead of the high school. "Bye sweetie, have a good day!" Mom hollers from her car at me as I head towards my own. She seems to be late getting out the door today. "Bye, love you!" I holler back, only to have her close the car door without responding to me. I sighed and continued to get into my car, deciding to stop and get and get breakfast burritos for Kiran and me on the way. Once at his door, I knocked and only waited a few seconds before he answered the door with a smile. "Here," I handed forward the bag with his food to him, "My way of saying thank you for everything." He smiled at me and told me his thanks before it dawned on me, "Oh, I didn't even think if your mom wanted something. I'm sorry, I should have texted first." "I
Last Updated : 2021-07-20Chasing Sunlight TUESDAY
AURORA Tuesday came, and I opted to sit next to Kiran at the back of the classroom instead of with Jen and Dani in English. I was going to do as Kiran said and not forgive them yet. I would try letting the dark side of me take over and decide afterward what to do. Jen and Dani gave me a look throughout the class and I did my best to ignore them, clinging to Kiran as if he were some kind of lifejacket while I'm threatening to drown at sea. I was able to dodge everyone up until lunch. Kiran and I walked into the cafeteria together and grabbed our food before sitting at his usual table together near the doors. I faced my back to the table that occupied Gabe, Jen, and Dani in the center of the room. Not a minute after we took our seats, I noticed Kiran's face showed the slightest bit of anger, and he whispered to me from across the table, "Prepare yourself." My eyebrows furrowed for only a second before a large, callused hand was placed on my shou
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