The sun shone brightly on her shoulders as she sat wondering what may be. Her eyes were focused on nothing in particular as she enjoyed the warm spring day. The cool breeze ruffled her soft blonde hair. The book in her lap lay ignored as something preoccupied her thoughts. Her eyes were glazed over as she let her mind wander over pleasing thoughts. A soft smile spread across her lips.1
A voice in the distance brought her back to reality. It was him. She could not stop thinking about Neil all morning and here he was. Her eyes followed his form as he caught the football and landed gracefully on the grass. His muscles flexed and rippled on his arms, and she was sure all over his body. She could only imagine how his chest and back were sculpted. She continued to gaze at him from a distance until he saw her at the edge of the park and waved. He tossed the football back to his buddy and walked over to her.2
“Hey, how’s it going?” His voice was smooth and deep and flowed over making her feel weak in the knees. 3
“Not too bad. You? Still fawning over Addy?” She asked, hoping the answer would be no. Hoping beyond all hope that she stood a chance.4
“Uh, yeah, I think I’m going to ask her out tonight. Wish me luck.” He said as a genuine smile crept up on his face. He was absolutely glowing at the idea of asking this girl out.5
“Luck, but I have to say that’s a bit disappointing.” She was hoping to give him the hint, without actually having to say it.6
“What? Why?” She knew it, he didn’t even understand. She was stuck forever being just the friend to him. How could she have been so stupid as to even think he may be interested.7
“Oh, no reason, just that, well, um. I mean, I’m just saying that it’s disappointing because, well, I guess now it means I, I mean, no one else can ask you out.” She felt so stupid, she just stumbled through the most awkward moment of her life. In her mind this had played out much smother. All morning, she had been planning this and it had seemed so much easier in her fantasy. Now it was a complete and utter disaster.8
“Oh, look, I like you but, can we just, uh,” He paused, it must have been awkward for him too. 9
“Yeah, if you just want to be friends, that’s fine, I understand completely. I promise, I won’t be weird about it. I’m not crazy or anything. It’s cool.” 10
“That’s good, because I do want to. Be friends that is.” He seemed relieved although still a bit spooked. He would now avoid her forever she just knew it. She had ruined it. Now there was no chance of even remaining decent friends with this guy.11
“Look I better get back the game.” He was backing away. Rather than answer she just nodded and mouthed the word go adding a light wave of her hand. Now there was nothing for her to do. She sat looking at him as he turned and ran toward his friends. He would tell them all what just happened and they would laugh. She was sure of it. Everyone of them would think she was crazy and laugh. At least it had been worth a try. She picked up her book closing it and placed it in her bag, which lay at her side. She gathered her things and placed the bag on one shoulder. After dusting herself off she turned away from the game and began to walk away. As she walked tears filled her eyes. She fought them with everything she had, but one slipped down her cheek and landed in a wet circle on her shirt.12
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omg this relates to me
we all go through this sometinme and it hurts
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ahh. i hate having a crush- but they wouldn't call it that if it didn't hurt would they? this is really well written and you described the emotions wonderfully
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There was a spelling mistake that I noticed.
You meant Smoother, not smother.
I find this a very good beginning.
Sad, just the right amount of description.
The awkwardness was felt alot, poor girl, I can just imagine how she felt.
Good job!
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The descriptions were vivid and it create a pciture in my mind. I have gone through a similair situtation like this once.
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I love how you describe very vividly. It creates a picture in my mind; the setting and the characters. It also made me almost cry! I know how she feels, I had to go through it three times. You'd think three times a charm, eh? Time for the next part! <33 Serbianbeauty
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Thats so sad
I know exsactly how she feels
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aww... this made me almost cry, how crazy is that? guess i'm in a chick flick mood. teehee. im readin' the next one.
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cant wait to read it all
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awww! this is so sad, but soooooo gooood!!!!!! wonderful job.
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aww this is really sad!!! once again, you make your short stories very emotional and you really know wha tto write about - i mean, lots of people can relate to this high school drama thing (even me, i admit) good job with this xXxXx <3 *Jordan**
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Thank you, I hope you have better luck. I learned that confronting both him and you emotions is the best way to go.
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You should read the next chapter I'll post it soon.
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I am in the exact same predicament right now, and I am doing my best not to even let him know that I love him straight out. Very touching story!
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O this is sad... I remember times like these in high school. This is very well written. It appears as if you spent a lot of time on it. Keep writing... and I hope in the end she wins his affection... tricia... * ♥
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