http://slow.writerscafe.org/EricaCooper The original writings of author EricaCooper en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776265798 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 I arrived at the pond less than five minutes later. It was deserted, just the way I liked it. I sat under the oak tree that was right at the end of the pond. My dad showed me this spot before he died. I brought Luke here when we were dating and he loved it. I never brought Jack here because I was af.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/EricaCooper/1833191/ THE NEXT DAYJack was waiting for me in front of my locker. I quickly kissed him on the cheek and moved him out of my way so I could get my books. He stood next to my locker.“Ally what would you think if we went out this weekend”, Jack asked me cautiously.“Like on a date?”&ldq.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/EricaCooper/1833189/ Chapter 4I walked into the living room with a coke and lays. I plopped down on the couch as the front door slammed. My mom and stepdad came in arguing like usual. I stood up and walked outside. I pulled out my cell and dialed Jack’s number. Of course I get his voicemail. Next I dialed Dana and.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/EricaCooper/1833188/ CalebAs I sat in my usual seat at mytable in the cafeteria, I couldn’t help but look around the room. Out of allthe people in the room, five faces easily stood out. My friend’s voices fadedinto the distance as I thought about the friends I once had. The first face that .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/EricaCooper/1282646/ Dana and Elizabeth werewaiting for me the next morning at school.“Sowhat happened with you and Jack yesterday”, Dana asked concerned.“Nothing.Why?” I asked.“BecauseLance said Jack seems different today”, Elizabeth said.“Whatdo y.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/EricaCooper/1282335/ Ipulled up to my Victorian house and noticed my mother’s car in the driveway. Imuttered an ‘Oh no’ to myself and walked inside.“Mom”,I yelled hesitantly. I could hear footsteps upstairs. The footsteps soundedlike they were coming from my bedroom. I charg.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/EricaCooper/1282333/ “Hello.Earth to Ally”, Elizabeth said, waving her hands in front of my face.“What?Sorry. I was having a moment”, I said laughing.“Ohdear God”, Dana said coming up next to me, “look who’s walking our way.” Ilooked to the direct.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/EricaCooper/1282331/ FLASHBACK:“Ally,I think I like Kevin”, Courtney admitted to me one day over the phone.“What”,I screamed sitting up. “You like who now?”“ILIKE KEVIN”, Court said slowly.“YOUCAN’T LIKE HIM COURT”, I screamed... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/EricaCooper/1282329/ Allison O'Malley is your typical high school girl. Except that she has two enemies, a list of boys chasing after her and an over protective twin brother. Can she make it through high school? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/EricaCooper/1282328/  Caleb, Mary, Melissa, Ethan, Rose,and Skylar used to be best friends. They grew up together, learned everythingtogether, and essentially became each other’s family. Their parents were allbest friends in high school so when they were all born, they’re friendship wasa.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/EricaCooper/1282326/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/EricaCooper/1282325/