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There he was. Just standing by his locker; and here I was, standing by mine. Ripped jeans, brown cork wedges and a floral floaty blouse: my usual "safe" outfit.
You feel you've created them. All the lies you despise and deny as you're trying to comprehend. Then you'll drink your weight again, And pray it will take you away to a place where you can pretend.
[This is a true story] Tomorrow I would be a thousand miles away from here. I would be moving to Texas. Jacob and I sat on the grass in front of my house and it was about midnight.
It all went with the flow after that.
So sure, this young girl, so certain of herself, Shielded, not guarded, Stoic and uncompromising in her kindness, An inner beauty So fleetingly glimpsed by so very few.
Love to hear what you think, ways to improve are really appreciated. ************************************ The doctor, female about 40 with soft brown, wavy hair leant back in her chair. It squeaked.
A song my Dad used to sing in school :) Beneath a blue pacific sky, Lies the island of Mindoro, Where in a Filipino bay, Lived a boy called Quinoro, He'd watch the boats go out to sea, And their...
What was going on?. Ever since I had met Jonny and Kay my life had been spiralling out of control. Although that wasn't necessarily a bad thing... I had to give a statement to the police, which was...
Everything seemed perfect. I heard the birds twittering and felt the warm sun hitting my uncovered skin. I laid down in the grass and closed my eyes. Memories flooding my mind. Back to last summer...
Chapter 1 You don't know what it's like to stand there. Looking down as the waves crash against the rocks. You don't know what it's like to feel like nobody wants you, like your not there.
My mom and I has always been on neutral terms. But sometimes as far as all moms go, she tends to get on my nerves.
There's something of the tomboy In your blazer and your corduroys And it's time to settle down after these years You've been running from the wildwood But your favourite toys from childhood We're...
Chapter 3: Full of Surprises (Part 4) Lily As we walked back to my house to get lunch, I clung to his arm and leaned against his chest. Mmm, cheese sandwiches. I grinned up at him.
It's so cold as you walk down the street, the rain pounding on your body almost as if it is trying to push you to the floor.
Chapter 3: Full of Surprises (Part 3) Lily There was no need for a ready, steady, go. Everything felt familiar and comforting.
Chapter 3: Full of Surprises (Part 2) Lily I woke that morning to the sound of laughter.
The second the alarm went off, 7:00am, I ran down the hall and into my room. It turned out she was already awake. She saw me standing in my boxers at the door.
Chapter One White, icy flakes of snow drifted from the cloudy sky and landed in the dark hair of Lyric Hills and Vincent LeStrange. The two were sitting cross-legged in high grass, laughing.
At once both heartwarming and bittersweet, Bavo Defurne's debut feature Noordzee Texas has firmly wedged itself into my consciousness, and it won't let go.
News: X= End of chapter. x= start of same chapter (for update reasons.) Chapter I: Well, uhm... It was the middle of the School year.
The second the alarm went off, 7:00am, I ran down the hall and into my room. It turned out Kay was already awake. She saw me standing in my boxers at the door.
To be honest I was actually quite nervous. I mean, the one thing I was good at was giving me nightmares. Jonny dropped me back home at around 2:45.
My name is Red. Red Hamlet. Dumb name I know, seriously, I am SO changing my name when I get a passport and documents and stuff sorted out.
You used to my friend, the one I looked up to. But now I just simply despise you. Shall I start off first with saying how annoying you are.