| I kicked a stone, watching as it skipped across the dry Earth and hit a tree. You know, life can suck. Men suck. I sighed and plopped down on the grass, laying on the arms that were crossed underneath my head. I looked up at the sky, watching as each star came out. The moon was gone, beginning a new cycle. I took a deep breath, letting the cold air wash over my body. �Theresa?� I rolled my eyes, hating that voice that just racked my very core. �What?� I hollered back. �Where the fuck are you?� �Why the fuck do you care?� �Cause we need to talk.� �What about now David?� �I don�t want us to end on bad terms.� I just stared up at him. �Bad terms? You leave me for some dumb bitch, who�s still high school. David, you�re a 29 year old man. She�s 16! Get the hint? You know what, forget it. It�s your ass on the line. Have fun, enjoy you�re fling.� I got up and walked away, hearing his voice call my name, but letting the wind just take it all away. I got to my house and sighed. I plopped down on the chair, flipping on the TV. I tuned out the TV, staring at the pictures of me and my now ex, David. My eyes landed on a picture of my best friends, the Backstreet Boys. I smiled to myself and went to my room. I packed two suitcases, grabbing my cell phone as I went back forth between my closet and my bed. �Hello?� �Howard?� �It�s him. Who is this?� �Theresa. Hey, what are you doing for the next few days?� �Just realxin�. Why?� �I�m coming for a visit.� �Thanks for the warning.� �You don�t mind, don�t act like you do! Be there by tomorrow.� �You�re leaving now?� �I�ll explain when I go down there. Bye.� I hung up my phone, finished my packing and threw my stuff in my car. I locked up my house, set the alarm and headed out for the freeway. I threw the car in 5th, doing 80, letting the wind blow through my hair. Men, the only thing I hated right now. Well, not all men, my best friends were cool. Than again, being AJ�s older sister, and living with him�no, not all men were good. I laughed to myself, letting the radio blare out. Me and David were going out for like two years. I was 23 when I started dating him. And I honestly loved him. He was my everything. Up until he told me he was in love with someone else. Someone back in high school. Why, I don�t know? Big boobs, probably. Easy to do his bidding, more than likely. Dumb as can be, of course! I sighed and picked my speed up. I wanted to be with the people who knew me better than anyone else. The ones I truly loved. I tore in Howie�s driveway, my tires screeching to a halt. He walked out of his house, glaring at me. �If you leave marks, you�re going to pay for it to be cleaned.� �Whatever little man. Is AJ here?� �What do you think?� �He�s out screwing some chick?� �Whatever. Get your ass in here.� I laughed and grabbed my bags. I walked into D�s house, placing the bags by the door. �Your sorry little ass isn�t staying here. You have a brother.� �And I do not want to hear his fuckin� sex calls all night long.� �Sure. Hey sweetie,� he said, giving me a huge hug. �We missed you.� �New York is so big. It�s annoying.� �What happened?� I smiled to myself and explained everything that had happened. �A high school student?� �Yup.� �He�s so stupid. You can do better.� �But he was better. That�s just it. I don�t get it. I mean, he�s smart, fine, charming�� �A user. You know that.� �I know. I guess it�s just hard.� �You�re the one person who looked past that flaw. Anyways, how long do you plan on staying?� �A couple days, couple weeks. I�m not all to sure right now.� �You know you�re welcome so feel free to stay however long.� �Thanks D. You know, I�m beat, I�m hitting the bed.� I smiled and walked into his bedroom. �That�s my room you damn bitch.� �And this damn bitch is taking over it.� I climbed on the bed and kicked off my shoes. I felt the bed move and D lay down right next to me. �Sweet dreams Dorough.� �You too McLean.� I yawned and got out of bed. I looked around me and noticed my clothes were on the dresser. I wiped my eyes and walked over and picked up the note. �Hey girlie, I put them out and left some drawers for you. I know you�d rather stay here than AJ�s. Anyway, we have to finish up some recording business. But I�m taking you out to dinner, around 7:30. I�m picking up a dress and it�s a fancy restaurant, so be nice. Love ya, D.� I laughed to myself and looked at the time. 4:45, just enough time to take a nice bubble bath. I sat on the bed, putting lotion on my legs when I heard him clearing his throat. I quickly turned and looked at him. �How dare you!� �Trust me, you ain�t got nothing I haven�t seen before.� �That doesn�t matter D!� I saw him laughing and he walked into the room. �This is for you.� I glanced at him, than at the bag. I opened it and saw a shimmering black dress laying there. One shoulder and back less. �Howard!� �What?� �It�s wonderful.� I lifted it up and than glanced down at myself. �But I can�t wear it.� �You�re not fat Theresa. Just go try it on.� I sighed and walked into the bathroom. I pulled the dress on. It fit, and it made me look slim. I glanced at myself in the mirror, looking at all angles. I walked back out and slowly lifted my eyes up towards Howie. I heard him quickly take a breath and he looked me over, head to toe. I tried not to blush, but knowing it was to hard. He smiled and got up off the bed. He walked over to me, taking my hand in his. �You look wonderful.� �Thank you.� �Shall we?� I smiled and we walked out to his car |
| That Funny Little Thing Called Life By: Resa Dorough |
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