Hurts I got married my senior year of high school. We were in love, unable to separate ourselves from each other. We were the only ones in each other's world. Then one day, my love came home, looked at me and said, "I'm leaving, it's over." My world came crashing down. There was another love in my love's heart, no room left for me. How could this have happened? What did I do wrong? Was this my fault? Who was to blame for this? I was told to move out by the end of the week. How could the love of my life do this me?
Dinner With The Guys "So, who ya go to prom with?" Jamie has shown Steve picture from his wallet. "Was she a red head?" Jamie nodded. "Nice man, got to get me one of those." Steve pointed at Armando. "You need to get a girl." "Think I got my hands full with this one." Armando tickled his daughter. She shyly giggled among her father's friends. "Alright, guys," the waitress said. "Who had the bacon cheeseburger?" Jason raised his hand. "The Crepes?" "That be me," Steve said.
The Middle Shelia ate her veggie soup at lunch at lunch in the break room at the office in the middle of downtown in the middle of the afternoon between her morning hours and afternoon hours. Within the soup, within her broth, next to the noodles, among the vegetables and spices, a certain shape surfaced, staring back at her. Their eyes met, both stunned to silence, both unsure of their next moves, both either afraid or too proud to continue forward. "Hey there's a fly in your soup." A co-worker mumbled, not wanting to stir either consumer, not wanting to strike panic, not wanting to create even more terror. Shelia nodded. "Thank you." She sai
Move She shook her hips, lifted her feet to the beat, and swung her head to the lyrics. The music moved her, ravished her body to every note. Her heart beat synced with the rhythm, feeling every low and every high.
Disre-caa-truMegumi was seated by the window, staring at the stars. She found a familiar constellation; the one Draco showed her back on Tier, the one he was named after. So the stars are the same no matter where you go, she thought. She noticed storm clouds in the horizon, slowly covering the stars. She shivered. Draco was here and now, once again, no more. Yes, it wasn't him, but the pain still lingered. Jason was under the façade. How many more faces will she see before defeating Tsunario? How much more blood will be shed, sprayed onto her hands?Ryo knew speaking to Megumi wouldn't help. As much as he wanted to continue towards Amatra, facing he
Flames "What took so damn long, Baka?" Megumi smiled through exasperated breathes and stray tears, nearly breathless from a flood of memories. Ryo looked at the girl like he always did, a mixture of a half smile and a scowl on his rugged, tired face. "I could say the same thing about you, Runt." "Would someone please explain what's goin on here?" Foxi said with a tray of beverages, emerging. "One moment I'm takin' ordas, an' the next, there's a freakin' dog pile with Gumi cryin'!" Everyone gave a laugh, while the two destined ones merely smiled at each other, forgetting about the world around them. After a celebratory feast of dinner, danci
One Thing"Excuse me for not be a great cook," she said playfully, walking towards the small sink. "Isn't like you ever did anything..." she glanced over at the giggling baby and smiled. "Well, there is one thing," she said.He kissed the baby's forehead and smiled. He went towards the sink. "And one other thing," he placed his arms around her shoulders. "Loving you."She blushed, "well I never knew you to be sentimental..."
Hidden LightHe looked to the appearing night sky. The moonlight embraced his hidden fears, allowing him a few, fleeting moments of peace. She looked to the stars. Her fingers traced the dim lights, remembering all that was left behind. In the rising dawn, will their eyes meet? Or will they miss yet another chance to soothe their sorrows?
The ContestAs Professor continues his lecture, my mind starts to jog around the room, trying to find something else to focus on. The girl in front is drawing hearts again. Karen is being gorgeous like always. God, why don’t I have the nerve to ask her out?The guy next to me is frantically trying to write down every single syllable and vowel Professor utters. Jeez, get a recorder or something.Johnny already checked himself out. I can see the drool glisten in the fluorescent light. The person behind him shifts his feet, accidentally bumping the back of his Johnny’s chair. He jerks, almost yelling, “I ain’t got nothin’.”
4 am(phone ringing)Man: (muffled tone) …hello?Woman: Hey!Man: …hey?Woman: …Man: (takes a breath) Do you know what time it is?Woman: Sorry, didn't know who else to call.Man: Well?Woman: Well what?Man: What do you need?Woman: N-n-nothing, just wanted to talk.Man: (sighs) Are you drunk?Woman: For once, no. (nervous chuckle)Man: Then?Woman: I dunno.(Horn honk is heard)Man: What was that? Where are you?Woman: Top of the world.Man: Eh?Woman: I can see everything from up here.Man: Sure you're ok?Woman: Never better.Man: Then go back to bed. Some of us work.Woman: Yeah, maybe.Man: Good night.
Unspoken NameThere was a large group around me. We were standing on a street that looked like Perrin Beitel. We enlisted for the army and received our coats. Mine was white and bulky.I crossed the street to our quarters. It was strangely settled near a highway. As I was crossing, I saw a white car. It saw me and sped up. I managed to cross without being hit.I entered the building. Tables were decorated with glassware and dishes, ready to be eaten on. I walked around the building with my jacket, taking it all in.I went into the bathroom and found girls in there. Someone rolled in a shopping cart full of bottles. The girls scrambled, trying to get eve
Cat's Eye There’s this cat in my neighborhood. He likes to sit in flowerbeds and watches the world go by, no care at all in his eyes. I’m not a cat person. I much prefer dogs. They are far more affectionate and protective than a cat. My sister is allergic to dogs, so we can never have one. Every time I see that cat, I want to give him a good spray with the hose or a punt. One day after school I find that cat sleeping in my mom’s rose bushes. No idea how anyone, let alone a cat, can get comfortable within a thorny bush. I squat down near the bush and stare at it. It’s eyes lazily open, and just glance at me saying, “Sleeping,
EmbraceI stand on the edge of reality and sanity. Looking down, I could see the waters shimmer, waving. The moon smiles down, making the waters welcoming, inviting. The wind urges me forward, whispering, advising.A chain gathers and coils around my being, my heart. Memories form links, growing long and heavy. My movements constricted, the past weighs heavy. Its chilled body cold against my warm skin. I shiver, the winds’ whispers budding with the chain. I glance away for a moment, but the chain tightens around my neck.I desperately try to take a step away. The chains rattle, releasing moans from pasts. Words that he uttered. Words that I co
WrittenDraco: And that’s the Archer, he always points north.Megumi: How do you know so much about stars?Draco: Hmm? I just do. (He smiles)Megumi: Draco…Draco: My parents. They traveled all over the place, used the stars as guides. Fortunes too sometimes.Megumi: Astronomers and astrologers?Draco: In a way, yeah.Megumi: And what do the stars say about us? (She cuddles closer to him)Draco: Er…Ah… (He looks all over the sky) Um…many wonderful things…Megumi: You don’t know, do you?Draco: (He laughs nervously) My parents didn’t teach me much. But…Megumi: But?Draco: (He holds Megumi tight
StaircaseI watched my parents’ marriage spiral out of control. There wasn’t much at first; just late night arguments over this or that. They thought they were quiet, but I always heard every word. It spun further to sounds of thrown dishes, shattering glass, and holes in the walls. That was soon broken by silence. That’s when the “sleepovers” started happening. (I know better now, what that really meant.) It eventually ended in, of course, divorce. Much too late for that. Said they stayed together for me and my sister. Please, we were better off without that maddening spiral. My sister managed herself quite nicely. Relations
Hidden I always look forward to a rainy day. Any chance of rain lets me know I can see you again. I watch for the distant clouds. I listen for rolling thunder. I smile as the first tip-tap dances on my window. I gather my coat, hat, and umbrella as I head out the door. I stop at a flower shop, picking those lilies you always gave me. You said they looked beautiful in my hair. Of course you always followed with a kiss and told me not as beautiful as you. I blushed every time. Everyone rushes home, trying to stay dry. I hold the flowers close to me, protecting them from the rain. I continue on ahead, with one goal in mind. I pass that restauran
His Worth The young girl grasped her sword. Her breathing became shallow, unsteady. She tried to lift herself from the floor. Every attempt ended in failure. As she glanced up, peering through her fallen hair, she saw a pair of heels advancing toward her. She tried to crawl away, but these heels were faster, the owner still possessing full strength. The heels made contact with her beaten side, forcing her body back across the ornate floor. She coughed, gasping for lost air. The owner of the heels stared down at the beaten girl. “Tell me Little Bird, what do you hope to achieve?” She walked at leisure towards a limp body. “To think tha
untitledat the end of the dreamsand fades into sunsetfeet buried in timeconfides to the endto which we belong
Luminalost a mere spectrenot knowing where or when I crawled fromnot knowing where or whenI was headedA light shone in the mistjust another cafeI supposedI enteredunsure of myselfunsure of those around meI found hours flew bythen daysmonthsperhaps I was never lostbut merelytrying to find my way home
Dancing SwordsMegumi smiles, are you sure about this then?Sakura bows."Yes..."A bead of sweat rolls down her forehead. Her blade vibrating from her shaking hands."Yes, I'm sure.""Don't worry, I'll make it fun."Megumi opens the back room door."Forest setting please."She looks back at Sakura, "that is, if you don't mind.""It's fine. Whatever, works."She walks forwards."Oh man..."A blue sky replaces the ceiling and trees began to rise up. A clearing surrounds the two women. A large waterfall cascades in the background, falling into a pristine crystal lake.Megumi scoffs. "Very funny, machine...very funny." Megumi does a couple of st
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