Tears of Heaven

I don't know why I did it, but I did.  I couldn't take it anymore. Everytime the rain fell on the window panes outside my room at home, I had to restrain myself. But that day at school, I had had enough of keeping everything held in. I cracked. I walked into the cafeteria that day for lunch and took a look out the glass wall that seperated the warm interior and the outside courtyard, out at the rain that was pitter-pattering against the windows. And something just came over me. I dropped everything I was carrying: my purse, my binder. Everything. I dropped them and ran to the door.

I ran out the door to the courtyard, into the pouring rain of the September afternoon. Jumping up on one of the lunch tables, I threw my hands above my head and let the drops fall. The tears of heaven rolled over my skin like the relief I had waited so long for. For so long, I had thought that I'd never be the same. For so long, I had believed what he said to me that fateful night. That I was his. That I was worthless. That I was innocence, tainted. But with the rain falling over me, soaking into my hair, my clothes, my soul, I didn't believe it any more.

I was finally free.

"Kara?" I heard a voice call through my wet bliss.

I looked toward the school, hands still pointed to the sky. A boy in a black sweater and tan pants stood in the doorway to the school. His green eyes were glistening in the dullness of the day. "Graham?" I said. "What are you doing?" If I could have asked a stupider question, I would have been surprised.

"I was going to ask you the same thing," Graham said. "The whole school can see you."

"Good," I said, finally dropping my arms. "I want everyone to see."

"Kara," Graham said, in his low, beautiful voice. "What's going on with you? You've been different ever since school began. Everyone can tell. Especially me. Tell me what's going on. Tell me what you're hiding."

I looked at him, smiling. "I'm not hiding anything. Not anymore, at least. For months now, I've been afraid of letting the truth slip. I've thought that I was never going to be the same. But now, I know I was wrong."

Graham only looked at me with his glowing eyes.

"I'm the same again, Graham," I told him. "But...I've changed."

He stood there in the doorway, his expression showing that he didn't know what move to make. Whether to say something, to walk away, or to just stay there. But after a moment or two of pondering, he did something I didn't expect.

Graham stepped out into the rain.

As he slowly walked out into the drops of water, I could hardly believe my eyes. Graham and I barely knew each other and he was joining me. Joining me in my revolution. In my breakthrough. Why would someone do that?

He stepped up onto the table and stood in front of me. His black sweater was now soaked with precipitation and his raven hair was dripping and shining like no other. He looked into my eyes with a look that made no sense and all the sense in the world, all at the same time. Graham smiled with pearly white teeth and a look so soft. "We both have."

When his lips met mine, I knew my revolution was complete. I knew Graham wouldn't betray me. I had made wrong choices before, but with the way he was kissing me at that moment, I knew that if I went with him, I wouldn't be broken again. Kissing his lips, I was whole again. And as I kissed him and he kissed me, neither of us seemed to mind that we were being watched by the entire school. Let them watch, I thought. In his arms, I knew that things would change.

But this time, I couldn't wait for it.

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Just a little something I came up with while walking home from school in the rain the other day.

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  • whichcraft Greeters member
    February 14, 2008
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    The story was well written but there is no background as to why she reacted the way she did. I think I would have felt the "feel good" from the story if I knew more about what was going on. Otherwise, it was a good story but was a little too short and incomplete. Thank you for entering.


  • OkapiShomapi
    December 6, 2007

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    The first two paragraphs are absolutely perfect. The imagery, the language, everything... perfect.

    "what move to make. Whether to..."
    I think you should connect these two sentences -- the second seems very incomplete surrounded by complex sentences. Just a semicolon would be awesome.

    "raven hair", "pearly white teeth"
    *cough* cliche *cough* .... just a little bit? I only say this because the story is gorgeous, and this stands out as... I don't know, normal imagery, as opposed to gorgeous imagery.

    And a wonderful ending *claps*

    This piece is wonderful, really. Great job on it!

    Thank you, and good luck!

    anny


  • Taboo Pixie
    May 10, 2007
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    Nice

    this was very touching. it lacks some back ground and what she is letting go of is not fully know..but who cares! the whole thing just puts you in the present, what's going on between them right then. i liked it. starting a revolution with out a care in the world about who's watching...great job. thanks for entering the contest.


  • TommyTRASH
    January 19, 2007

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    Ohh, nice!! Kissing in the rain...how perfect! You've written a very brilliant story. Well done. Good Luck!!

    Shady Lane


  • Seachelle
    January 15, 2007

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    I dont know if it is just me, but I don't understand what she is trying to let go of. the story line is sweet and tender. It's very cute. Good luck in the contest!

  • Sabu
    December 25, 2006
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    It seems like a true story. Sweet.


  • Loonamist
    December 24, 2006
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    This is a really nice story. Maybe a bit more background, but the writting was excalent! Good job!


  • beezy92
    December 23, 2006

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    I like it its good (=

    I'd like to know more background on this, but not knowing the whole story was what got me to read it...I like it a lot I hope to see more


  • DuchessAura of Brie silver member
    December 22, 2006
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    Thats sooo sweet! I love it ^^ heh, truly it sounds like something i would do...i dont care how stupid i look in front of the whole school, if it makes me feel better, ill do it. good luck in the contest!
    ~Aura~

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