Like studying a book, Madeleine takes every opportunity to observe Devon all while searching for some new and exciting literature in the science fiction section of the school library. “Hmmm…” Madeleine thought to herself. “He’s a cool jock who’s hiding out in the library, and he even seems nice…What’s he’s story?” “Found something?” Devon interruptsContinue reading “Life Passages IX – Common Interest”
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Life Passages VIII – New Friendships
“What haven’t I read yet?” Madeleine thinks to herself, as she restlessly walks through the isles of the school library. “I haven’t read just for fun in a while…Hmmm…Let’s see.” Looking up with her eyes fixed on the section titles, Madeleine stumbles, trips and falls to the Library’s carpeted floor face down. She turns to seeContinue reading “Life Passages VIII – New Friendships”
Life Passages VII – Enough is Enough
“So are you coming?!” Lila eventually screams, after repeatedly asking Madeleine whether she’d join herself and a group of classmates preparing to bail from school after second period. “You know, I was thinking…” Madeleine finally replied. Lila rolls her eyes. “What the hell were you thinking, and why?” “Well I was thinking, cause I wasContinue reading “Life Passages VII – Enough is Enough”
Life Passages VI – The Confrontation
“I don’t know what I was thinking?” Madeleine admits to her father; Robert while riding with him, in his car. “I think I know.” Robert calmly replies. “Dad, I know…I know! Can I not get a major speech this second?” Madeleine tells her father in a frustrated tone. “A Speech?..Who said anything about a speech?”Continue reading “Life Passages VI – The Confrontation”
Life Passages V – The Dilemma
“Did you hear what I said, Mads?” Lila exclaims. “Huh? …What?” Distracted Madeleine replies. “Are you coming or not?” Lila quickly responds, in a frustrated tone. “Coming? …Where again?” Madeleine asks as she mentally resurfaces. “To the “Hip-Ball”…You know, the hottest underground party of the season?” Lila says excitedly. “Yeah…Um…Don’t we have to be 18 to get in?”Continue reading “Life Passages V – The Dilemma”
Destination
I am moving. I am drawn away. Things are moving forward. Things are moving away. Which way should I follow? Which way should I take? I sit and wonder… I act, and still wonder. Which way should I take? How long will I wonder? How long will I sit and consider? I’m making moves. IContinue reading “Destination”
Life Passages IV – The Stand Out
“What do you want me to do?” 16 year old Madeleine asked her mother; Ellen. “I don’t want you to anything that your conscience is not already telling you to do.” Replied Ellen Madeleine takes a deep breath and sighs “Well I don’t see what the big deal is…everyone does it!” Madeleine snapped back atContinue reading “Life Passages IV – The Stand Out”
Life Passages III – The Exit
“I’m Leaving!” Kyle anxiously announced. “What?…No!…Kyle, what do you mean you’re leaving?” Beverly responds in disbelief? “Huh?…What do I mean?!” He scoffs. “Seriously…You really think I should stay under these circumstances Beverly?!” “It’s not that bad…right?” She tries to placate him. “What can I do to make you stay?” “At this point Beverly; Nothing!” HeContinue reading “Life Passages III – The Exit”
Life Passages II – Bon Voyage
“Sandy can you believe Charlie is gone?!” Melissa said with heaviness in her voice. “No…no I can’t believe it!…I mean who would have ever thought…” Sandy struggled to get the words out. “I know…I know…” Melissa interrupted her. “This is just too much to take in. He’s just gone way too soon!” “I’m sort ofContinue reading “Life Passages II – Bon Voyage”
Life Passages I – Commitment
“Why are you here?” She asks. “I’m here…I’m here because I have something to say.” He stumbles to communicate. “Well, what is it then?” She requests adamantly. “I want to say that this does not make any sense. I don’t need to leave…” He began “I know how I feel and…we can do this. WeContinue reading “Life Passages I – Commitment”
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