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Post by Tori on Aug 8, 2012 12:47:00 GMT -5
The taxi pulled up to the address I had told him and I handed the driver the money with a small smile as I stepped out of the cab. I looked the house over as it stood in the distance. So menacing. I gripped at my little back pack type bag with one hand and fixed my hair with the other. I looked especially pretty today. I took a deep breath and walked slowly towards the house. A light noise was made from my shoes as i walked up the front steps. Now standing in front of the door I smoothed out my dress and took a final breath. Slowly and nervously, I moved my hand towards the door bell, pressing it ever so carefully. I took a step back and waited anxiously. |
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Post by mattie on Aug 8, 2012 12:54:08 GMT -5
Austin I sat in my bedroom, waiting for Abby to get here. I was dreading telling her that I couldn't return to Canterwood and would have to stay home and take care of my family. Over the summer, my dad had only worsened, but luckily, we got help. He was arrested and would be in prison for a while. That didn't help my mother, though. She was a wreck. The whole process of putting him in jail and going to court broke her in two. I had to help with my siblings and help take care of her as well.
I heard the doorbell ring and jumped to my feet, quickly walking to the door. "Got it," I called out so no one else would answer it. Pulling the door open, I say Abby standing there. A soft, small, but sweet smile overcame my face, as I remembered all the great times we had together. This was going to kill me - I love her so much. I wrapped my arms around her in a hug silently, not sure what I should say, not really wanting to say anything. I just wanted to be with her. |
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Post by Tori on Aug 8, 2012 12:58:06 GMT -5
Abby
I was a bit surprised at the hug and I awkwardly hugged him back. "Hello Austin." I said queitly, giving him an anxious smile.
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Post by mattie on Aug 8, 2012 13:00:29 GMT -5
"Hi," I said softly, pulling back, wondering why she was awkward for a moment before remembering that this couldn't be easy for her either. "Here, come in," I said taking her hand in mine by instinct. I closed the door and led her to my room so we would have privacy to talk.
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Post by Tori on Aug 8, 2012 13:02:54 GMT -5
Abby
I nodded and followed him to his room. I barely held his hand. I knew how this would end and I didnt need it to hurt any more then it already would.
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Post by mattie on Aug 8, 2012 21:48:14 GMT -5
I sat down on my bed, pulling her gently with me with a sigh. I really just didn't want to say anything, I knew it would kill both of us, but I had to. I had to say because I couldn't just leave. I looked over at her with a smile smile, "How has school been?" I asked, avoiding the subject.
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Post by Tori on Aug 8, 2012 21:51:02 GMT -5
Abby
"alright." I answered simply. I looked down at my hands in my lap. I couldnt look at him.
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Post by mattie on Aug 9, 2012 16:55:03 GMT -5
I didn't think that would work, and unfortunately, I was right. "Im so sorry, Abby. I really am," I said to her softly, looking at her with sad eyes as she looked away from me. "I don't want this, but it has to happen..." I whispered.
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Post by Tori on Aug 9, 2012 19:29:23 GMT -5
Abby
I nodded slowly and managed to look at him, not directly into his eyes, but at him. "I know.." I said softly, sadly. "Im just glad your okay." I managed a very small, clearly sad smile.
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Post by mattie on Aug 9, 2012 20:49:00 GMT -5
I smiled sadly too. "Yeah...I just..I want to be back with you, but I know I need to be here...Its a mess and I just...I need my mom to be okay..." I told her softly.
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Post by Tori on Aug 9, 2012 20:52:37 GMT -5
Abby
Again I nodded. What else was I supposed to do? "I wish we could make it work but I know it never would." I barley got out and looked away again.
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Post by mattie on Aug 9, 2012 20:58:29 GMT -5
I nodded, my eyes falling to the floor. "I know..."
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Post by Tori on Aug 9, 2012 21:05:54 GMT -5
Abby
I felt a tear roll down my cheek and quickly wiped it away. I looked at my toes and shifted my wait. I didnt know what to say. I just wanted to hold him again and have it all be okay.
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Post by mattie on Aug 9, 2012 21:12:54 GMT -5
I placed my hand on her back and rubbed it up and down. "It'll be okay. I might not be there, but everything will be okay. You don't need me," I said softly. I was never good enough for her to begin with.
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Post by Tori on Aug 9, 2012 21:18:06 GMT -5
Abby
I shook my head. "You were all I ever wanted.." I replied looking up into his eyes and then back down.
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