“Really Ollie?” Kristen complains as she sits in front of me. She’s looking at the open textbook to my left. I give her a little shrug with a guilty smile. “The exams are over, good or bad your fate is sealed,” she says in a purposely ominous voice, knowing it’ll just make me stress about it more. Michelle laughs in a bubbly giggle, slapping her friend on the arm.
I’ve got my outfit ready and my makeup planned when Kirk arrives. “Hey Kirk,” I greet him before wrapping my arms around him for a kiss. I want to show him just how much I missed him during exams. When we’re both breathless I smile up at him, amused by the look of surprise on his face.&l
“Oh that,” I say nervously. “It’s nothing, an old project.” I walk up to him, holding my hand out for it but he doesn’t give it to me.“A project,” he repeats, obviously not buying it. “What kind of project would require you to invent a story about being atta
The air was still damp from all the rain earlier. I think we have only had three or four days without rain during May. So far June was looking to be soggy as well. With no clear destination in mind, I start walking. Despite the humidity, the late evening air feels nice on my skin. I start to feel a little peace of mind. I let my feet take me where they will. I think of school. I can’t decide if I want to continue through the summer or wait until the fall.
***Trigger warning - mention of Suicide. Please skip to the 4th paragraph.***I am a disgrace, an embarrassment to everyone who know
I stay silent for a moment, sipping on my cappuccino and thinking about what this Henry Hull has said. I guess it wouldn’t be too far of a jump to consider such things could exist. Did this mean elves, goblins, and fairies are real too? It sounded ridiculous. I turn to Henry and ask him what I want to know. “Did you make me like this? Were you the one that ran into my car?”
I spent the rest of the day catching up on work and making sure my friends knew I was alive. Later that evening, I sent Henry a text as well, agreeing to meet with his group. He sent one back with the meeting details, a bookstore/cafe combo at ten. I arrive on time to find Henry and his group already there.
I sigh, rubbing my stiff shoulder as I leave my life sciences class. The stress of everything is knotting up my shoulders like a pretzel. I sit at one of the picnic tables in the sun. After the month of rain we had, I am ready to feel the sun on my skin.Sitting down, the sun warmed-wood, sending goosebumps al
I sway to the loud music. The small earplugs are a lifesaver. I can at least enjoy the music as I watch Kristen reel in her newest conquest, Derrick Johnson. I can’t help but admire her skill. Kristen’s game was on point. Derrick didn’t have a chance. Turning away from the new couple, I look for Michelle. Link really hurt her, but she seems to be getting over him. I can’t find her in the crowd. Hopefully, she found some cute guy to hook up with and fully get over that douche of an ex.