Billy looked over at me. “What’s going on, Zac?” He looked at the email and then back at me. “What’s he mean?”
I sat staring at Kenny’s words. They hurt, but I couldn’t tell Billy. Rachel must have told Alise, and Alise told Kenny what happened in the hallway. My first reaction was why he is acting this way. He is my best friend. Then I thought back at all the comments he has made about gay people over the years. At the time I thought he was funny, but that was then. Now is different.
“He’s ju
I didn’t even bother to stop by Kenny’s on the way to school. He had ignored me the day before when he saw me at school, and he hadn’t made any attempt to talk to me. I just couldn’t figure out what his problem was. I wouldn’t think he’d throw away our friendship because of what Rachel had told him. I figured there was a stronger bond between us.
I was on my way to the library after fourth period. I figured I would ditch lunch like I had the day before. As I walked down the hall, someone walked
Parker, I enjoyed writing about the innocence of Billy and Lonnie. Too bad more uninformed teens don't seek help with important questions like they did.
I suppose, droughtquake, he could confide in his brother, but I would be wary to take his advice on anything. He is, after all, only 14. And contrary to what they think, they don't know everything at that age.
Thank you, Everyone! I also thank AJ for the wonderful introduction. As I told him, I'm glad to have the opportunity to share my stories with the wonderful people here at GA.
After escorting Valerie to her fifth period class, I had to run to my class in order to make it on time. It was a computer science class that I really didn’t need for graduation. I took it because there were no other classes available that period. Most of the material I had learned myself by the fifth grade.
As I worked on an assignment, I kept thinking about what Valerie had told me about Adrian. It seemed that he was deep into the closet- like I now was. She mentioned that his father was a mi
I guess, droughtquake, he has hit rock bottom with his emotions, and anguish is an understatement. You're right, he desperately needs someone to talk to. His best friend, Kenny, isn't a likely candidate.
Zac is pretty grounded, Graeme. He's very confused, but I don't think he would do anything irrational. It would also be hard for him to live in that secret closet after so many others- Rachel, Alise and Kenny- know what has happened. Things have been set in motion, and it is going to be impossible to stop them.
Jesus. I didn’t know what the hell to do after leaving Rachel’s house. I had this really huge lump in the pit of my stomach. I felt vomit rise up into my mouth several times, and I thought I was going to have to pull my truck over and heave on the side of the road.
I drove around for an hour, afraid to go home. When I did, I saw Kenny sitting on the porch waiting for me. I started to speed up and drive away, but he smiled when he saw me approach, got up and waved. My worst fear had been realiz