| Chapter 6 |
| I cried harder realizing why I didn't want to tell him the truth before. I was startled as I felt something drape over my shoulders. It was such an awkward moment. I had doubted him when he had had nothing but good intentions. Shane pulled me into his chest and wrapped his arms tightly around me trying to comfort my trembling body. "I'm sorry you have to go through all that. It's not fair, you...deserve better. You have the best attitude about life. You are so sweet and yet you have to deal with all of that shit." I nuzzled into his arm taking in the moment. I dreaded the moment I had to go home. "What time is it?" I asked waiting for his response. "It's about 1:15." He answered pulling his sleeve back over his wrist. I laid back on Shane's chest. "I think I should go home. Dad should be asleep by now." I said sitting up and taking his hand. *** *** *** I had never let anyone in before, never let anyone know me, or be my friend, but I knew I had made the right decision. I walked into class Monday and sat myself in the desk next to Shane. "Today we'll start sharing our quarter projects with the class. Does anyone want to volunteer before I begin choosing?" The teacher addressed us from the front of the room. I hunched down in my seat hoping she wouldn't spot me but as I looked over, I saw Shane's arm shoot up into the air. I was surprised to see that he actually wanted to get up in front of the class and 'share' his project. "Mr. West, what will you be sharing with us today?" Mrs. Tompson asked. "Uum...a song." He said shyly holding up his guitar. She smilded smugly and took a seat behind her desk. Shane adjusted himself on a stool in the front of the room and began strumming the guitar. I'll always remember It was late afternoon It lasted forever And ended too soon You were all by yourself Staring up at a dark gray sky I was changed In places no one would find All your feelings so deep inside It was then that I realized That forever was in your eyes The moment I saw you cry It was late in September And I'd seen you before You were always the cold one But I was never that sure You were all by yourself Staring up at a dark gray sky I was changed I wanted to hold you I wanted to make it go away I wanted to know you I wanted to make your everything, all right.. In places no one would find All your feelings so deep inside It was then that I realized That forever was in your eyes The moment I saw you cry...cry As he finished, he winked at me. And I knew I would never feel alone again. ****************************************** |