Dear January Words,

I must say, I'm impressed with your writing

1. I don't have people fawning at her feet, I'm trying to express how much people respect her, I don't mean to come off she is perfect in college, in high school, okay, I see what your saying. I'm trying to create more problems for her but I don't want it to become too drastic to where people can't follow what's going on, ya know? And personally, I hate perfect people too but I tried to make her perfect and so far it worked but her school/college like was/is perfect but her personal life is a wreck and will result in her whole life falling apart.

2. Lol, "you're a dark child" I mean I can be dark too, lol. I mean, Suzanne Collins wrote the Hunger Games and I think Katniss had room for improvement but I still loved the series nonetheless. Everyone has a different perspective on what they read and I'm totally cool with that.

3. Lol, quoting a teacher makes you have that feeling you hate and all. LOL. And thanks, I was showing but I wasn't really showing, if you know what I mean, but I got your comment, lol

4. Lol, aliens and nerf guns, that was clever.

5. Lol, no you're not reading clues incorrectly. I don't like the word hate because it's such a strong word and all but a lot of people DEEPLY DISLIKE HER

6. Good for you, you were raised as a write, but you did come across as very rude and that's why I responded to you. When you're giving constructive criticism try asking, Why? or Explain not what you wrote, I was kinda offended.

7. Yes, you are an extremely talented writer, describing every detail. But I can't do that because when I read descriptive writing, I get bored easily so that's just a personal thing, I'll try to be more descriptive though.

8. I like using "LOL"

Thanks for the constructive criticism, I kinda see what the reader may be thinking, thanks! For an 11 year old you're pretty talented

CHAPTER 15

What was going on?

I listened more closely and slowly made my way to the back deck towards the door.

"She is a child!" I heard my mom

" She is old enough to understand what is going on!" my aunt added

Were they talking about me?

" She will be 7 years old by the end of August, I think she is ready!" my dad hollered

What was I not prepared for?

" 6 years olds don't go around doing that kind of stuff Kevin!" my aunt Charlotte shouted, Kevin was my dad's first name.

" I did it!" he shouted back as I stepped closer

" Kevin you were a street rat! Our daughter is NOT"

Street rat?

I was at the screen door, all their backs were faced away from me. My dad and I made eye contact.

His face softened, " Hey Kimmy, come here" he opened his arms and I walked in with my family's eyes on me.

"What's going on?" I asked standing there.

"Nothing sweetie, go find Barb" my mother pushed me slightly

" No, she should know" My father pulled me

" No" she pushed me

"Yes" he pulled me

I got out of their little tug of war with my clothes and went to my Aunt Amanda

"Tell me!" I said loudly

They all glanced at each

My aunt charlotte stood by my mom and I was sat on her lap at the kitchen table.

" Mommy?"

" Sweetie, daddy has something to ask you" she said softly and I looked towards my dad

" Kimmy" he started " How would you like to come with me on the streets and sell at my stand? Go out and sell items, hand out flyers in the big city while we're here?" he asked

My eyes lit up and i nodded my head vigorously, " YES!" I cried as I jumped off my mom's lap and jumped up and down.

"Wait." Jack interrupted " Your parents got all worked up because they thought you weren't ready to go with your dad to his stand on the street in Nashville?" he asked confused

I shrugged, " Apparently, but let me continue, this is where it gets fuzzy and I can't remember"

He nodded and I laid down in the cool flowers against my hot skin. I felt him lay down and propped himself by leaning his head on his elbow.

A few days later, early monday morning my dad woke me up and told me to get ready. I did so and put on jean shorts with a halter yellow shirt and tennis shoes. I walked outside after giving my mom a kiss and my dad was on his horse, Adagio, a brown and white pinto. His base was brown with various white patches throughout his body with a brown mane/tail with socks on all four feet.

" Coming up or are you walking?" he asked

I smiled brightly and hopped on with his help. I held onto my dads back as we headed off to the city. I loved riding horses, the bouncing in their stride, wind in my face. All of it.

I couldn't wait to get my own when I turned 14

We arrived at his stand and the city was in full swing. I looked at our stand, it was full of a bunch of different products, all packaged and ready to be sold.

" Okay Kimmy, listen to me. You have the most important job, you must go around and hand out these flyers, bring customers to me and advertise. Without you, I won't get any business, okay?"

I nodded my head in excitement.

" Good, now, I'm going to unpack" He handed me flyers that said "Kevin's Kooky Kadoodles" I laughed at the name. " Now go" he gave me a slight push

" Anywhere?" I asked

" Anywhere" he repeated, smiling.

I was hesitant at first but I made my way around the city handing out flyers and did what he asked me, afraid of him being disappointed in me.

The hours turned into days and days turned into a few weeks. I was having so much fun. I basically memorized Nashville, knew all the people around and made plenty of adult friends.

There was some downfalls such as being ignored by adults, pushed around because of my size and not getting any business. On days like those, my dad was in grumpy moods, blaming me that I didn't do well and caused it.

Being 7, that hurt. Being the reason dad didn't make any money that day. I usually went out into the barn and did stable chores to get away from everybody.

There was a lot of days like those, so I got friendly with all the horses in our Family business, Crawfords Cadets. Our family business is a horse farm. Joe does everything, vet, trainer, showman, tamer, everything. Everyone came to Joe if they had a horse problem.

My mom would find me asleep in the stables, in a different stable each time. I was growing tired of not getting business.

Days dragged on and people stopped talking to me, saying our business was a rip off. I didn't get it, my dad sold good stuff, I never used any of it because he'd scold me for touching the merchandise.

One hot, muggy, gross day arrived.

I was trudging my feet along the Nashville sidewalk I've memorized too many to count. I stopped handing out flyers because people were now being plain rude.

Then things went in slow motion, I was grabbed forcefully from behind me and covered my mouth and hid my face in their shoulder. I cried and shouted forever, but now I realize to bystanders I looked like a crying child and a parent trying to comfort me. That was NOT the case.

Then out of nowhere I was waking up in my bed at Uncle Joe's house, in his bed. NOONE sleeps in his bed, EVER.

"What? That's it?"

I nodded

" You don't remember anything else?"

" It comes back in flashed but no" I replied looking at the stars listening to soft breeze sway the flowers

" Thats.. peculiar."

" You're telling me"

" Have you ever found out?"

" No, my mom somehow avoids the subject when I bring it up..."

" But you're in college now, you should know."

" I know, but if it was something that horrible, maybe she doesn't have the heart to retell it"

" If it was that horrific, that's a greater reason to tell you"

" I guess, all I know is that now my dad is in jail."

" But I thought he was trying to protect you?"

" I know, but I know as much as you do now." I sighed " Forever confused"

I thought back to my nightmare I had a long time ago.

" I just remembered" i broke the silence

" What?"

" I had this dream not too long ago"

" And?"

" I think it was a memory"

" Go on"

" Someone... a male, was yelling at me, saying "he'll never love you" and "you'll never make it'"

" Who was it?"

" I don't know, there was no picture, pitch black, just voices"

" Hmmm"

I sighed again

" Thank you"

" For what?" I turned my head towards him, he was staring at the sky.

" For telling me" he looked at me

" No problem, you told me yours.. sorta. But we still shared"

He nodded his head,

We stayed silent,

Staring at the stars,

Listening to the faded music coming from the gymnasium,

Feeling the nice, cool, refreshing breeze,

With Jack's arm wrapped around me,

In perfect bliss

MONDAY

It's Monday morning and I'm dreading for classes to start. For one reason and one reason only

I CAN'T DANCE

Talk about torchure. I get to see everyone else dance while I'm stuck in the corner, watching. I'll have a hell of time getting from building to building for classes, choir is going to give me more shit and I'm useless for the musical.

So this is how the next two months are gonna go, disappointment, boredom and jealously.

PERFECT

" You ready Kim?" Grace asked me walking out of the bathroom fully dressed in regular skinny jeans, maroon red Hollister shirt and black vans with her hair in a wet bun.

I nodded glumly.

" Oh come on, it won't be that bad"

" Yeah, THAT bad.."

" Oh hush it, you look fine" she grumbled as she handed me my crutches.

" Are you sure?" I look down at myself observing my attire. I'm currently wearing regular straight light washed jeans, a light pink quarter sleeve shirt that says DaNcEr across the chest with ONE sperry shoe. My hair was loosely let down with some hair behind my ear.

" Yes, I'm sure. now let's go or we'll be late"

I nodded briefly before slinging my book bag behind me back and repositioned my crutches following her out the door.

" So.. you never really did tell what happened after you guys left at homecoming" Grace got to the point

" Oh.. THAT."

" Yeah, that. GO on, spill."

I smiled at the memory, " It was perfect"

" Elaborate girl"

" Well, he tricked me and took me to the gardens instead of taking me home, he claimed to wanting alone time with me. We told eachother ours pasts and how we felt, some personal things and others just chit chats. It was around 1am when he finally decided to leave the garden. I picked me up bridal style and carried me to the CC. He sat me down then left."

" He left you there!?"

" NO," I chuckled " He went to go get a snack and returned with subway cookies that I absolutely loved. We kinda spent the rest of our time at the CC kissing"

' Like just a kiss or like a KISS KISS "

" A KISS KISS"

" You made out with him!" she yelled like an idiot

" Will you hush it! It's not the first time" i scolded

" Well its the first time I was informed" she countered as she held the door for me as we entered the dance building.

I shrugged, " I'm guessing around 1:30 or so we agreed to head back. SO, being the gentleman he is, carried me bridal style all the way back to the dorm. Which, oddly enough, YOU weren't there.. SO, MIss Grace, where were you at 1:30am?" I peered as her eyes went wide

" Well.. I was .. uhm .. you see what happened was.." she stuttered as we stopped in the elevator and I pushed the button.

" Go on.." I held back a chuckle

" IwaswithDamienandhemighthaveaskedmetobehisgirlfrie nd" she replied as I took in that quick sentence

" WHAT! NO way! you said yes right!" I grew excited

" Of course I did!"

We both started to squeal with delight as the elevator doors opened while looking like two idiots.

We were still squealing until we heard a cough and we stopped and looked.

" Oh, sorry sir" I said regaining my composure to the Professor

" Thank you ladies and please, keep your voices down to a minimum."

" Yes sir" Grace replied standing up straight

" Thank you.." was the last thing we heard before the doors closed.

We glanced at each others and started laughing for a good minute.

BEEEEEEEEE PPPPPPPPP

Our laughing came to a halt as we realized that was the late bell.

" Great, now we're late" Grace huffed

" Calm down, I got this. Let's just go"

JACK'S POV

" Good to know you two are alive" Miss Alice commented as Kim and Grace walked in, late.

" Miss Alice, we are terribly sorry but as you can see our trip was kind of delayed.. by a lot. It seems I am unaware of my pace." Kim said smoothly.

I heard Jerry snicker because we both know thats not the reason.

" And Grace?" Miss Alice questioned

" She was my aid, catching me ever so often" Kim replied

" Is that true Grace?" she eyed Grace who seemed to be quaking a tad.

SHe shook her head rapidly, " Yes, that's what happened" she stammered.

Miss Alice turned her head towards Chelsea and Kim elbowed Grace in the side and whispered something to her. Probably telling her to chill out.

Miss Alice turned back around, " Very well, next time, make sure you leave a little earlier so you aren't late again, understood?"

They both nodded and Grace hurriedly made her way to the rest of the dancers.

Kim just stayed put, probably lost on what to do now.

" Jerry, go tell her to come over here so she's not a lost puppy" i whispered to Jerry and he nodded.

" Okay, For the next few weeks we have to catch up so we can prepare for the Winter Showcase in December. We were told that the standard classes will be doing a group dance, the East Coast Swing..." began MIss Alice but I tuned her out as I focused on my DJ board.

" Psstt" a whisper said

I lifted my head, " Oh hey Kim" I smiled

" Hiya.. so whatcha doing?" she glances at my system

I shrugged, " Nothing really, tuning out Miss A"

" ME too, what's the point in listening if there is no point in paying attention anymore" she whispered making sure she wasn't looking.

I chuckled, " You'll dance again. By the way, pretty nice lie earlier considering you're a terrible liar."

" You could tell!" she whispered yelled.

I chuckled again, " Calm down, only Jerry and I, you and I both know you can walk on those things properly."

" Okay so I fibbed, no big deal."

" Uh huh" I replied as I noticed everyone getting with a partner throughout the floor.

" Jack, play something smooth but it has some nice bass" Chelsea instructed and I replied with a nod.

" 1-2-3 and 4" I overheard Miss Alice.

" So what does all this do?" Kim asked

" Well, this is the volume" I pointed as Kim went to touch it.

" Wait, not that!" she accidentally played the wrong track. The room was filled with rap music.

" JACK!" Miss Alice scolded

" Sorry! My hand slipped, won't happen again!" I yelled turning off the rap music as she went back to teaching a couple.

" Sorry" Kim whispered over my shoulder

" It's cool, how about you leave this to me?"

" No arguing there" she agreed. I got my set back together and played the orchestra music Chelsea requested.

" So... do you know the East Coast Swing?" Kim asked me, I gave her a quizzical look.

" So-so, I know the basics"

She nodded her head as I adjusted the bass so it would become louder. " Do you?"

" Of course, I may not be a master but yeah."

" Kim, every dance you do you do it perfectly" I glanced at the dancers

" Thanks.." I saw her blush.

" NO problem"

We stayed silent for a while, her probably watching and I controlling the music, as usual.

" Jack? is there a chair nearby? By leg is starting to hurt." Kim explained.

I scan the room... nothing.

" Stay here" I told her as i took off my beats and approached Chelsea.

" Excuse me, Chelsea?" I tapped her shoulder

" Yes Jack?"

" Kim needs a chair and there isn't one in here and I don't want to be away from my board in case something happens so do you think you can..."

" Yes Jack, I'll go get her a chair" she cut me off giggling

" Thanks" I went to turn around

" Only if you show them how the dance works" she pointed towards the dancing couple. Before being able to protest she ran out of the room. I huffed in annoyance. Theres a reason I'm the DJ.

" Well, uhm.." I stuttered. Instead of telling I took her arm and put it in position and then did the same for the guy. "Now, you...Amber?" she nodded " Take your right foot and go forward and pivot 90 degrees. Dave, I want you to take your left foot and take it back so she can step in your place and pivot as well." I commanded and they did so. " Now repeat but keep going and rotate feet. Other than that I don't really know" I said awkwardly. They nodded and practiced.

I feel bad for lying but I can't explain dancing, I can only show it but I'm NOT doing that.

I was timid about asking Kim to dance at Homecoming but afterall, we weren't dancing. Homecoming...ah... one of the best nights of my life.

The way Kim looks in royal blue... the way her hair falls perfectly..

" Ow' a voice said

" Oh I'm terribly sorry... Jerry" I chuckle towards the end as I get myself together.

" Again?" he asked

" Maybe.." I said sheepishly

" Dude, go daydream at your DJ board, not in the middle of the dance floor bro" he chuckled as I walked away shaking my head.

I avoided as many dancing couples as possible not wanting to disturb anymore people. I finally get to my Dj board and Kim no where in sight.

I go around the back of it where I stand and there she is, on the ground.

" DO I wanna know?" I asked

" You took to long?" she tried hiding her smile but failing.

" Don't worry, Chelsea went off to get you one." I confirmed trying to work the DJ board with her sitting right in front of it.

" Am I in the way?" she asked with something that probably meant no good.

" Just a tad" I played along

" Oh, okay" she said while stretching her legs out causing it more difficult for me to work my DJ board.

I chuckled " Come on, Kim, move, I need to do this"

" FINE" she said sarcastically scooting out of my way.

" Here you go, Kim" Chelsea entered sitting down the chair

" Thanks Chels" Kim replied as she stood up and I put my beats back on.

I didn't hear much since my music was on blast as I changed the song to lighten up the room. I looked over to Chelsea and Kim and they abruptly stopped when I looked at them as they put on a fake smile and waved awkwardly. I waved back and shook my head confusingly and went back to my music.

I wonder what they were talking about..

You, stupid

Me? WHy?

I don't know, I'm still you... stupid

HEY

I shook off my thoughts and put my beats around my neck. I looked around for the clock, ugh.. an hour left.

" Someone looks bored out of their mind"

" You have no idea Kim" I replied, there was no need in turning around.

" Are you this bored every day?"

" Most of the time" I adjusted the FX.

" Isn't that... ya know.. boring? Wouldn't you rather be dancing?"

" So-so" I shrugged my shoulders

Suddenly, I felt her warmth against my back and left shoulder. She was leaning her chin on my shoulder, peering over. I turned my head and glanced at her before returning to my board.

' What are you doing?"

" SHow me."

" uhm.. you and I both know what happened when I show you things,... do you not remember not even twenty minutes ago?"

" I do, but I won't touch anything this time, nothing, I'll just stay right here" she persisted

" FIne, okay well this is-"

The rest of the period was pretty fun. Who knew my DJ board could be so entertaining.? Kim was so interested in what I do during class. I think it's boring but she was surely amazed. I wonder if she would actually consider trying and NOT messing up.

" So, what song do you want to play?" NIcole asked.

We were currently in Band and we were all tuning our guitars, aside Jerry who didn't know how.

" Give it here Jerry" Kim commanded as he handed his maroon bass t her.

" I don't care, whatever I guess" I answered NIcole

She groaned in response, " KIIIIMMMM" she complained

" Whhhaatttt?" she replied not looking up from Jerry's bass

" You usually decide what we play, choose"

Kim shrugs, " I don't know, play what you want. I'm not in the playing mood."

" That's a bunch f bullshit" a voice I didn't entirely like spoke

" Brody?"

" Hey Kim... can I talk to you?"

" What? So you can get to her-" I was cut off by Kim slapping me in the bicep.

"Ow" I rubbed my bicep

" What Brody?"

" Can I speak to you in .. private?" he asked... sheepishly?

" ANything you have to say, you can say it in front of my friends as well" she demanded

" Okay.. Well, I wanted to apologize.. for Saturday night. You're right, I was drunk and I shouldn't have treated you like-"

"A whore?" I cut him off which resulted in another smack by Kim. I gave her a look and she mentally scolded me

" Yeah, a hoe, which you aren't. You're probably one of the most influential girls I know. I was kinda acting like a jerk, huh?"

" Yeah, you kinda were" Kim replied

" I'm really sorry"

" It's alright bud, you did come through in the end" I complimented which Kim slapped me, again.

" DUDE" I exclaimed grabbing my arm, again.

" Thanks, friends?" he directed his attention towards Kim

" Friends" she confirmed with a smile as she held her hand out. Brody shook it and smiled.

" Do you mind if I join you guys?" he asked

We shook our heads. He nodded and walked away to return with his keyboard.

" SO what are you guys playing?" he asked

" Nothing really, since KIM won't decide" Nicole spat

" I told you, I'm not in the mood to play"

Brody rolled his eyes, "Thats' a lie, you practically use music for everything, emotions especially." Brody confirmed

Phh... I knew that.

Kim rolled her eyes

" Yo, can we play something, I'M SO BORED" Jerry complained

" I'm not choosing" Kim confirmed stubbornly

" Fine, Jerry, you choose something" Nicole said clearly annoyed.

I heard him WOOOOO but I was too busy staring at Kim, why didn't she want to play?

I nudged her, " You Okay?"

She nodded her head, " Yeah, I'm fine, I just don't want to choose today." she shrugged, I nodded, believing her for her amusement

" so, what will it be Jerry?" I questioned because his idea in music is... interesting.

" Hmmm, give me a minute" he said with his "thinking face"

We all just stared at him as he stared out into space.

You never know when you're gonna meet someone

and your whole wide world in a moment comes undone

you're just walking around then suddenly

everything that you thought that you knew above love is gone

I know this song, this is one of Jerry's favorite's. Jerry's voice isn't record deal amazing but his raspy voice is his personal charm when he sings. I guess Elliot knew the song because he jumped on the drums once Jerry sang the first line. Of course I joined in but Nicole grabbed an acoustic and joined.

You find out it's all been wrong

all my scars, don't seem to matter anymore

coz they lead me here to you

I know it's gonna take some time

but I've got to admit

that the thought has crossed my mind

this might end up like it should

i'm gonna say what i need to say

and hope to god that it don't scare you away

don't want to be misunderstood

but I'm starting to believe that

this could be the start of something good

He turned to Kim and started singing to her goofily. He stood up and circled around her as she started laughing. I saw Brody play some basic rhythm since the sonce wasn't really piano based.

Everyone knows life has its ups and downs

one day you're on top of world He jumped onto a chair

and one day you're the clown He got in Kim's face and made a silly face

Well I've been both enough to know

that you don't wanna get in the way when its working out

the way that it is right now

you see my heart; I wear it on my sleeve He stopped played and touched his heart as if he was heartbroken and she laughed again

coz i just can't hide it anymore

I know it's gonna take some time

I stood up and walked towards Jerry and we continued.

We both started walking around and getting in everyone's face hysterically as they jumped and did something dumb.

But I've got to admit

that the thought has crossed my mind Jerry and I looked at eachother quizzically

this might end up like it should We shrugged

I'm gonna say what I need to say

and hope to god that it don't scare you away

don't want to be misunderstood We continued our leisurely walk around the room

but I'm starting to believe that

this could be the start

Nicole joined our little parade around the room and followed our lead

Coz I don't know where its goin'

there's a part of me that loves not knowin'

just don't let it end before we begin

you never know when you're gonna meet someone

don't wanna be misunderstood

but I'm starting to believe that this could be the start

Nicole went to Kim and put her back to hers and jammed out while Kim was left hanging, laughing, smiling. The next verse is where NIcole had a little solo, sorta. Her part is supposed to be heard more so we played softer while she played the acoustic.

Coz I don't know where its goin'

there's a part of me that loves not knowin'

just don't let it end before we begin

you never know when you're gonna meet someone

and your whole wide world in a moment comes undone

I decided to join him and sang too. There was a guitar solo so I played like there was no tomorrow.

I know it's gonna take some time

but I've got to admit that the thought has crossed my mind

this might end up like it should

I'm gonna say what I need to say

and hope to god that it don't scare you away

don't want to be misunderstood

but I'm starting to believe that

this could be the start of something good

I went over to Kim and got on her sitting level. Jerry stopped singing so I kept on going.

the start of something good Her smile was a big as Texas

the start of something good I scooted a little closer to her sitting from, right in front of her

this could be the start of something good We were so close

The room erupted in applause as the song ended. Jerry was doing his colombian war chant over and over again in delight. Several high fives were given throughout our little 'boy band'. Nicole even chest bumped Elliot, the drummer.

Kim and I were still close enough to where i felt her breath, as if i could read her mind. She smiled and stared intently into my eyes. Even though, a few steps away, was chaos with sweaty college kids and squeaky chairs, all i saw was her.

Her ... just her takes my breath away. I smiled at myself and swung my guitar behind my back and got as close as possible to her.

I think I shocker her when I went in for a hug instead of what she thought I was doing. I did that on purpose. I squeezed her as if my life depended on it. She hugged back, but not as forcefully, probably because I was squeezing the life out of her.

I finally released and I felt her catch her breath and I took a tiny step back. She loosely dragged her hands to my shoulders and it was I whose breath hitched, unexpected. I returned my hands to her hips as she stood.

I don't remember if the cheering died down because it was just us in my mind.

" Were you singing to me?" she asked sweetly

" I was only looking at you" i replied sarcastically and she playfully rolled her eyes.

" I didn't notice"

" You didn't? Shame, I was hoping she saw me"

" She did"

" Phew"

She chuckled and her hands traveled to the back of my neck. I got goosebumps.

" What was the start of something good?"

" You"

" Me?"

" Honestly, since I met you, I had this gut feeling it was the start of something good."

" You're so cheesy" she shook her head

I shrugged my shoulders, " I try" I smiled

" Well thank you" she cocked her head to the right and gave me a timely kiss on the cheek, why not my mouth? I don't know, but I was happy nonetheless.

The rest of the day flew by, we finished band playing little scraps of songs, Kim decided to go the choir and surprisingly didn't make a visit to my class. Lunch was bliss, we laughed and told stories of homecoming.. speaking of which.

" So, Damien, is it?" I asked out loud to the lunch table. SInce Grace and him are dating now, he sits with us.

" Yeah, it's Damien."

" Hurt her in any way, shape or form and I'll kill you, personally" I said seriously

" Then I'd bring you back to life and kill you again" Kim added

" Yes sir" he saluted, understanding immediately what we were talking about and wrapped his arm around Grace's shoulder " And besides, wouldn't dream of it" he smiled

I gave a stiff nod and everyone's conversations were alive again.

" That Was nice of you" Kim commented

" What? Oh, that. Grace is your friend so she is My friend and that's what I DO" I smirked

She rolled her eyes, " Good, it's good to know someone else cares about other peoples love life"

" Love life?" I questioned, shaking my head playfully

We both laughed and I took a sip from my

KIM'S POV

" So, Julie, how was homecoming?" I asked Julie and she immediately went beet red.

" Milton" I got serious

" WE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING" he quickly stammered under my glare

" It's true!" Julie added

I started chuckling at their antics, shaking my head in the process, " Chill out guys, you could have used protection and I wouldn't have cared, yalls night" I shrugged as their mouths went agape.

" KIDDING!" I saw their reaction and they weren't laughing...

They both exhaled and looked at each other and chuckled oddly.

" Wait a minute" Jack pondered and they stopped chuckling and stared at him

" You didn't..." he whispered and they're faces answered his unanswered question, " YOU DID!" he shouted

" No no no no no" they both started saying excuses and blabbering as we all had amused looks on our faces

" So what really happened? My man is a ladies man! WOOO!" Jerry chanted

Milton rolled his eyes, " Why do you guys have an interest in our relationship NOW?"

We all shrugged him off

" Well if you want to know, we didn't have intercourse" he shudders when he finished and we just chuckle at his antics.

" What about you Jerry? "Ladies man"" Jack quoted him and it was Jerry's turn to turn pink.

" We swapped spit if that's what you asking then yes" Mika answered before Jerry could.

Our conversations continued until I noticed Eddie and Kelsey were missing, " Guys... Where's Eddie?"

They looked around

" That's a very good question" Damien answered

" Since we were talking about sexual things, they probably left being uncomfortable that they were going to be asked next.. I was" Milton answered

" But why would they be uncomfortable if they didn't do anything?" Jack asked and we thought about it.

" Did they..?"

" They wouldn't.."

" Eddie's the MAN"

" But Kelsey isn't that dumb"

" They just started dating!"

" Did they drink?"

" Were they protected!?"

All these questions were rambling at the same time.

" GUYS, if anything happened and if they're comfortable sharing, they will. But don't pester them" Julie calmed the table

The rest of lunch was boring, nothing interesting me so I poked at my food and played with my straw in my drink.

I watched the other people, leisurely walking by, minding their own business. I could smell the variety of the food courts and hear the sizzling of barbecues and grills will some meats slapped on them. People performing at the CC as usual. Some people were practicing some scene from some play since it was vacant and not many people were paying attention anyways.

I think it was shakespeare, I couldn't hear very well. My attentions then changed to the wind, I could see the pollen drifting off in the wind freely. I sneezed as I inhaled. It truly was a nice day.

Before I knew what I was doing I stood up, grabbed my crutches and gave an un audible goodbye to my friends at the table and walked away. i wasn't sure where I was going, I just needed to get around since I was restricted in the first place.

I walked all around, building to building, food court to food court just taking in the odd but tasteful smells. I even walk passed the garden, not entering it. I suppose the pollen was leaning me away from it.

You could say I've been all over campus in crutches. The only place I haven't gone was in the back, the gym, lockers and stadium. I'd have to go there eventually. Miners well go now. I slowly, but surely made my way to the gate to enter the stadium. So many memories flooded my mind.

I looked over to the stands and I could still hear the chants of college students.

I looked back down at my foot and realized something.

Whoever took me and trapped me in that closet, IS DEAD.

Hey guys, don't kill me but I've had major writers block. But the thing is I know what I want to write but I don't know if I should do a time skip to like November because that's what I have planned. But thats such a large time framed I'm at loss. I'd appreciate yalls opinions and ideas!

Song Disclaimer : "Start of Something Good" By Daughtry