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first time in months and bought a cool new shirt. So I feel

. Every time that it happens when I am a

u" with a hint of irritation in

ut getting the same rep

used way to much deodorant and half of my favorite cologne bottle. I brushed my

give her our homemade cards, some flowers and a necklace by mom helped me pick out. I prayed so

the fullest extent. She is my best friend. No conversation ever seems forced between us, and we

ining in her eyes immediately after. She is a bit judgmental about others and quick to negati

my parents my plan and my mom took me sho

. I can feel the heat on my ears when I see them watching me. Stacy is gigglin

e, Ryan," Stacy says

s even stronger th

say after standing there

re we leave. I use the car ride to school as my me

hould actually do this. I should just give her the gifts and not ask her out. If she doesn't like me back

my sisters and I set up the table as fancy as we can make it with all h

es during lunch but I don't get a reply. She messaged me this morning after I messag

ld check with the office if Natalie called in s

esk and loud sobs coming from Mrs. Sheppards office. When I get to M

k feeling awful for whatever

fine Ryan. I'm just a little sho

sick today she wasn't at lunch and it's her birthday," I ask

been opened. I immediately go ar

a time today. Should I call my Dad for you. He is my next period and he has an aid so the stud

door slams. I jerked around quickly to see what's going on and my breathe

a beautiful dress. But her face is cov

so fast I

of my mouth before she runs across the

police office, and our school coun

ad. I have no idea what is wrong but I know it is bad. Natali

id Natalie with whatever this is about,"

d please," I whisper after

omething to him that makes him look as sa

r belongings together. I am still rubbing Nat and praying. It mu

an overnight bag. She is gonna stay at our house for a few days. The girls and

tell me where she lives. Although Nat has been to our

lean. She opens a door on the ground level and when she walks in she heads stra

ering her address. When I get down the hall I find h

quietly while sitting down on

minutes before mumblin

s leave her mouth my

frustrated her and leaves her feeling lonely all the time. The p

e your stuff is. My dad is totally right you need to come home with

w is the best time. I wrap my arm around her

a twin bed, desk, vanity, dresser, and a half bath. She pull

say but even before I am done

le sitting at her vanity. I dont know what to say to her. I have never lost anyone

e car," I say before grabbin

y dad for advice. Dad lost his parents before

el

t do I sa

shock. Just get her home okay

give her a minute alone. I think she is gonna change, kn

ile for the shock to pass. Just put on some music when s

that's a g

B

B

e is in pjs and house slippers. And she doen't have any of her usual makeup on. She looks so bea

om brings in a sandwhich and two water bottles. Then mo

t must be super tired from all her crying. Being told to go to