http://slow.writerscafe.org/Theresa1984 The original writings of author Theresa en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776121416 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Chapter 9Anna“A shower.” I try to play it off as if his words didn’t just totally freak me out. A shower? It seems so simple. He’ll rake my entire lawn and all he wants in return is a shower. The only problem is I don’t know if I’m ready to let Dean into my .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/665038/ Chapter 8DeanI don’t wait for her to lead. I take my coffee and her fancy schmancy drink and head to the table in the corner. The satisfaction I feel is unexplainable. Just seeing the reaction in her big hazel eyes, when I handed over the ten dollar bill, was satisfying enough and worth ev.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/664871/ . Chapter 25Emma was at the kitchen counter while Lisa was at the table trying her hardest to figure out her math homework. Lisa wrote and rewrote the problem she was working on five times before throwing her pencil on the table and leaning back in the chair. “Em, your taken this class c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/663975/ Chapter 7Anna            It’s Saturday and my mom is on one of her many business trips. My mom’s an antique dealer so her business trips consist of her searching for antiques across the country. I wish I could say the business tr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/663423/ Chapter 6Dean            What the hell was that? Twenty f*****g questions? I felt like I was being interrogated for Christ sakes. Well I guess we can call it even since I was staring at her tits for the first two minutes. Not like I had a ch.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/658813/ Chapter 5Anna            As the line begins to dwindle I move closer to Barney. Maybe he knows something about the boy with the hood.  Unlike me he actually forms relationships with these people. I’m sure he knows the name of th.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/658762/  Chapter 4Dean             I spent the morning at the library. I’m young, I do my best not to look homeless and because of that no one ever bothers me. Usually I sit in the farthest corner and read. One of these days I pl.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/658736/                                                   Chapt.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/657483/ Chapter 2Dean            I don’t as much flinch when the porcelain faced girl I accidently bumped into earlier almost runs me over. I’m used to being invisible. I prefer it actually. It just makes things easier. When you are on t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/657482/ Chapter 1Anna            It is the time of year when it feels as if autumn has arrived over night. Splashing color around the forest leaving not a single leaf unpainted. Pumpkin spice has replaced any lingering memory of sun block and the ai.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/657481/ All Anna ever cared about is filling her college apps w more community service. Getting emotionally involved w the people is never an option, that is until Dean walks into her life. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/657479/ Chapter 24Colton was staying with Lisa for the weekend, but since he showed up unexpectedly she had already made plans with Cameron for Saturday night that couldn’t be changed. Colton said he would hang out with Ron and that she should go and not worry about him. The thing was she wasn&rsquo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/641776/  Chapter 34Luke            I took Mrs. Saldino’s advice literally and stepped up to the plate. Home plate that is. The crowd are on their feet and with two outs a score of one to two and a man on third the game is in my hands. O.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/631770/    Chapter 33Hailey            Becky always knows exactly what to say and do. I arrived a little after three to a huge hug followed by a pint of chocolate Hagan Daz ice cream, my favorite. Sometimes a girl just needs a d.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/631730/ Chapter 32LukeHailey is a mom. My dad is dead. I think the more I say it the more believable it will become. Honestly it’s not working. I spent the night driving around aimlessly going over every detail of the night in my head. Still it all seems like a dream, a nightmare. In order for m.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/631706/ Chapter 31Hailey After giving Luke a day to cool down I tried calling him. Three times as a matter of fact. He never answered and never called back. Not like I was expecting him to. I dropped a massive bomb I’d be lucky if he ever talks to me again. That’s why I am dreading walking.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/631704/ Chapter 30HaileyI told him the truth and just as I suspected it ruined everything. The way he looked at me was so revolting, complete and utter disgust was all I could see in those beautiful blue eyes of his which for the first time ever looking into his eyes made me sick to my stomach.Tonight.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/631703/ Chapter 29Luke            I feel like I was just knocked down by a wave. I’m searching for the surface wanting to breathe but not able to. As time elapses I just stand there my face as hard as stone with so many thoughts going through .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/631701/ Chapter 28Hailey            Concert day. I am finally going to see Paramore. I’m going to see Paramore with Luke only four rows away from the stage. How awesome is that?  The day cannot go fast enough. Luckily I have last night to.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/631230/        Chapter 27Hailey    When Luke showed me those Paramore tickets I almost flipped a gasket. I was so excited. Then of course panic mode set in because what if he got the tickets on one of the nights where my mom had to work. There would have.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/631203/ Chapter 26Luke            Gimbel’s was always a cool place to work but now with Hailey just mere feet away from me almost always it seriously could not get any better. What guy can say that they get to stare at their girlfriend&rsquo.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/631030/ Chapter 25HaileyMonday the day I’ve been dreading since Roxy discovered me and Luke together. I have no idea how she is going to react when she sees me. Will she make a scene? God I hope not. She never seemed like that type though so I think I may be okay. Best case scenario if you can cal.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/629365/ Chapter 24LukeAfter the way Russ looked at me I couldn’t wait to get out of there. Who is he to look at me that way? He’s the biggest piece of s**t I know. Besides I wasn’t expecting to get Amanda so upset. Honestly I didn’t even think I had the power to do so. We’v.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/629341/ Chapter 23HaileyLast night with Luke was perfect. Granted when he first showed up on my door step I was having a mini panic attack, but once he came in and once he got to sorta kinda meet Colby I felt a little better even if he still thinks he’s my little brother. I hated to say goodbye .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/628724/ Chapter 22LukeWaking up after spending an awesome night with Hailey would be easier if she was here with me and not at home getting ready to spend the day with Roxy. Granted it’s for charity but Roxy’s parents are involved which means it’s a bunch of rich snobs acting as if the.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/628131/ Chapter 23“I had a really good time.” Sara said to Petey as she leaned in to kiss him goodnight. “Me too, but I always have a good time with you.” Petey tucked a piece of Sara’s hair behind her ear before meeting her lips. Sara was getting used to Petey’s co.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/627467/ Chapter 21HaileyI could spend hours kissing Luke, but unfortunately I have a son at home who needs to see his mother before he goes to bed. Unwillingly I force myself to pull away from Luke’s luscious lips and his intoxicating scent. He keeps his strong hand on my shoulder while the other .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/627428/ Chapter 20LukeMy plan actually worked. Honestly I wasn’t very hopeful in the matter but in the end it worked and now I have the girl. However, just because I have the girl doesn’t mean it gets less complicated. Hailey wants us to keep our relationship outside of school. Basically she.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/627426/ Chapter 19Hailey “I’m a b***h.” “You are not a b***h.” Becky says to me. After whatever that was with Luke I couldn’t go to homeroom. So instead I’m hiding in the stall in the bathroom on my cell phone with Becky. She cut homeroom in order to ta.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/627424/ Chapter 18Luke I’m freaking exhausted. I couldn’t sleep last night. The kiss between Hailey was all that was on my mind. I kept telling myself if I go to sleep I can get up go to school and see her which I think that is what the problem was. Desperately I already wanted it to .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/617934/ Chapter 8  I debate running back inside and cowering under a table. It seems to be my best option and quite honestly I don’t know why I don’t go with it. Instead I find myself walking towards the voices. Walking towards Natalie. I blame this new found confidence on Braydon. F.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/617916/ Chapter 17Hailey “Mom what’s the matter?” In a panic I yell into the phone. My mom never calls me at work. Something has to be wrong. I brace for the worst. “Calm down. Colby is running a high fever so for precaution I am taking him to the hospital.” &ldq.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/617912/  Chapter 16Luke            The secret is out. Hailey now knows why it is that Roxy and I aren’t on the best of terms. I meant what I said when I told her no bullshit. It’s better coming from me anyway. God only knows what .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/617831/  Chapter 15HaileyWho would ever think work could be fun, but working at Gimbel’s with Luke and C.J. has been nothing short of entertaining. Cecilia is also one who can make me laugh at any given moment by her witty and sometimes sarcastic comments. It also helps that I can spend t.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/617830/ Chapter 14Hailey            Pictures of what I am assuming are of Stan with past employees are plastered on the walls that surround me here in his office. From the looks of it he hasn’t changed much in the past twenty years other than .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/617829/ Chapter 22It was a bitter cold January day when Lisa received the phone call from Emma that her grandfather had passed away. A man of his word he made it through the holidays just like he said he would. Once the second week of January came his condition became grave he was slipping in and out of c.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/616154/ Chapter 13Luke             It’s been a week since Hailey called me and Amanda ruined any chance I had. Normally I would move on. No girl is worth the effort. The aggravation. The stress. However, I can’t stop thinking abou.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/613556/ Chapter 12Hailey             Another long sleepless night. Colby is making it almost impossible to get even a measly two hours of sleep at a time. My eyes feel like if I keep them open any longer they will fall out. My only hope would.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/613555/ Chapter 11Luke            I got her number and not only did I get her number she put it in my phone for me with a heart next to her name. If that doesn’t scream progress then I don’t know what does. The best part was when she han.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/613553/ Chapter 10Hailey            What was that all about? Did I say something I shouldn’t have? Why would he just run off like that without saying a single word? Obviously I touched on a sensitive area. A part of me wishes he would open up .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/593304/ Chapter 9 Luke             When I arrived back at Mrs. McNamara’s office she was prepared for me. Her desk was covered in college brochures, applications and an assortment of booklets. I was shocked at how much she had gotten together .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/592854/ Chapter 8Hailey“Mom where are you?” I ask flipping my cell phone open as I try to juggle Colby and my books. “I’m stuck at work. One of the nurses didn’t show up and I have to stay here until they find someone to cover.” “Mom I have school what am I .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/592849/ Chapter 7Luke I’m hoping today goes better than yesterday did. Finally there is a new girl in town not a girl I’ve known since I had braces and Roxy has to destroy any chance I had with her. I don’t understand why she can’t mind her own business. Ever since the 9th g.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/592848/ Chapter 6HaileyRoxy grabbed me when I was walking into the cafeteria and offered me to sit with her and her friends. I didn’t need a second to give an answer I immediately said yes. That was my biggest fear not having somewhere to sit at lunch. Sitting alone is guaranteed humiliation so Ro.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/592847/ Chapter 5LukeI lean up against the locker waiting for Hailey to get out of her class. I cross my arms over my chest that way my biceps look bigger than they actually are. I’m not one of those guys who works out religiously. C.J. and I lift weights in his basement on occasion usually in the.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/592844/ Chapter 4HaileyWhy did she have to put us in alphabetical order? Now instead of sitting next to Luke I’m stuck sitting in front of this creep. He’s told me in more ways than one that I’m hot and he’d like to take me out. Like he expects me to jump up and down and be flatt.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/592842/  Chapter 3Luke            Right away I know she’s new besides the fact that I have never seen her before she’s holding the school organizer which nobody uses unless you’re new and need the map. She is hot starting fr.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/592841/  Chapter 2Hailey            It’s going to be my first day at a new school. I wish I could say that I am excited but I’m not. I barely got any sleep last night since Colby was cranky, his molars are coming in. They are just.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/592839/ Chapter 1Luke             It’s the morning of the first day of my senior year, big f*****g whoop. I really could care less. I already can’t wait for this year to be over because only then will I be a free man. I won’t have .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/592836/ Luke just wants to get through his senior year but on the first day he sees her. Hailey is the new girl with a secret. She can't deny her and Lukes connection but how long can she keep her secret http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Theresa1984/592835/