The Далее week was spent handling all legal things having to do with Dalton's so called "murder."Andrew insisted that Dalton was very likely to have killed himself, and he also explained how Reed's нож had been taken by Dalton a long time before his death. It wasn't exactly that easy. There were lots of things that had to go through with the court. It was very boring and tiring.
Then one день while we were at the court, Ms. Greener showed up. My eyes widened and I tried to hide behind Carmine, but it was no use.
"Hello Harley," she сказал(-а) in that tone of voice that сказал(-а) you're in deep shit, young lady.
"Um, hi," I сказал(-а) nervously. She looked at me with a resentful expression. "So..." I said, trying to avoid an awkward silence. "How's Gail?" She sighed.
"Harley, Ты know I can send Ты back there anytime I want," she said.
"No!" I said, sounding like a three год old complaining.
"Why would she come back if we hurt her?" Nikolai intervened. Ms. Greener pursed her lips. Win. She stalked off to her seat. Then a security man brought Reed in. He still wore the оранжевый suit, and was handcuffed. I wanted so badly to run over to him and hug him! I hadn't seen him in almost four months! Just the sight of him made me excited, and my eyes watered from joy. He didn't so much as look at me as he took his сиденье, место, сиденья towards the front of the court.
***
"...Mr. Cameron is not responsible for Dalton Collins' death. Case dismissed," the judge said, and hit the таблица with his hammer. I felt like I could finally breathe again. Everyone stood up to leave, and I had to fight my way through the crowd to get to Reed. I hugged him before the security guard had even gotten his handcuffs off.
"Whoa!" he said, stumbling back. "Hey there!" he said. His voice sounded worn out, it Остаться в живых that happy, carefree tone. I took a step back so the handcuffs could be taken back. I studied Reed's face. He had dark circles under his eyes, and even though he was smiling, he seemed to be putting up an awfully large effort to keep it that way. Once the handcuffs were off, I pulled all four of us into a giant group hug. Nikolai ruffled Reed's hair.
"I knew Ты were innocent, kid," he said. I raised an eyebrow, but didn't make any comment.
"It's good to have ya back, bro," Carmine said.
We went home, and Reed went straight to the couch. He sighed contently, rolling onto his back and closing his eyes.
"Just let 'em sleep. I'm sure a jail cell isn't that comfortable, even compared to that couch," Nikolai said. Him and Carmine began making an extra big ужин to celebrate Reed coming home. I went over to the couch, and sat on the floor. I put my hand on Reed's wrist.
"Can I get Ты anything?" I asked softly.
"Uh, could Ты get me a glass of water?" he mumbled. I patted his hand and got up. When I came back, I carefully gave him the glass. He sat up, wincing as if he was really sore. "Thanks," he said, taking the glass from my hands. He didn't like he was up for conversation, so I left.
"I Любовь you," I whispered before I went to my room.
When I got in my room, I closed the door behind me and locked it. I stood in the middle of my nearly empty room, breathing in the cool air. I didn't know what to feel. On the one hand, I had my whole life back. I had my brothers, and they were ok. But that wasn't exactly great. I also got back the fighting, the guns, the gangs, the hate and crime that filled my neighborhood. This place was like a warzone sometimes. It hurt to feel like I had to put my guard up again, when it had taken so long to let it down. I also Остаться в живых my sisters, Gail who was practically my mother, and my friends, and the Любовь and warmth of where I had been living the past couple of months. That night, I cried myself to sleep.
Whether they were tears of joy или sadness, I don't know.
The Далее morning, I dragged my lazy жопа, попка out to the breakfast table, and got myself a bowl of cold cereal. I ate absentmindedly, only snapping back to reality for a couple секунды from sounds outside. Then there was a knock on the door. I watched it intently, not even thinking to get it. Nikolai sighed and opened it.
"Umm... may I help you?" he asked. I heard some murmurs, but I couldn't tell who it was. I couldn't even bring myself to be curious. "She's right here," I heard him whisper. Then I heard the running of a bunch of feet.
"Harley!" a familiar voice cried. My eyes snapped up to see Aspen and Jezebel running at me, nearly taking me out of my chair. My сердце seemed to fill up so much, I was sure it was going to explode. I hugged them close, then saw Gail holding Bride come in. Behind her followed Scout, and even Trace, Forest, and Bambi! I couldn't believe all these people came to see me!
"You guys!" I shouted. I ran up to them, with Aspen and Jezebel still wrapped around me. We made the biggest group hug probably ever invented. "What are Ты guys doing here?" I asked.
"Well," Scout began. "After Ты left, we didn't know where to look. Then yesterday Ms. Greener stopped by and proved the rumors to be true: Ты did return home. So, we wanted to come and have a formal goodbye... And congratulate Ты on your brother returning home." I smiled and hugged them all again. Bride squealed.
"So, aren't Ты gonna introduce us?" Gail asked, gesturing to my brothers. Nikolai stood near the doorway, Carmine in the threshold of the hallway, and Reed looked at us warily from the couch.
"This is Nikolai, Carmine, and Reed," I said, pointing each one out. Then I introduced my foster family, and then my friends. Then before I knew it, Reed was standing behind me, looking everyone over. He seemed so cold and горький now, I was afraid of what he might say. He looked Gail in the eye.
"You were the one that took my baby sister in?" he asked. Gail nodded. He was silent for a moment, then closed the distance between them and hugged her real quick. "Thank you," he said. "Thanks for taking good care of her."
"It was my pleasure," she сказал(-а) warmly.
Gail and everyone stayed for lunch, and we had an awesome time. It was like having family over for the holidays, или at least what I'd think it's like. We've never had this many people in our house at one time.
I was especially sad when they left. Scout, Forest, Bambi, and Trace hugged me as they left.
"Keep in touch, ok?" Scout asked. I nodded.
"Of course," I told all of them. Aspen hugged my waist, and I heard her sniff. I knelt down, until I was face to face with her. "I promise I'll keep in touch, Aspen." A tear rolled down her cheek.
"I don't want Ты to go," she sniffed. Her lip trembled, and my eyes filled with tears.
"I know... But it's just the way things are. We can still call each other. Maybe we can visit sometime."
"But I don't want to say goodbye," she whispered.
"Everything happens for a reason. It makes us stronger. Ты need to be strong, ok?" She nodded. I kissed her forehead, then gave her a big hug. I сказал(-а) goodbye to everyone else, and gave them hugs as well. When they left, once again I felt numb and empty.
"Well that was nice of them to stop by," Nikolai said. I nodded. I went and began cleaning the house, just to give me something to do. I heard Carmine murmur some concerned words to Nikolai, but Nikolai just сказал(-а) I was trying to be helpful.
That night, we all ate separately. We've never really done that before; Nikolai likes ужин to be quality family time. I ate a bowl of macaroni and cheese in my room. I was beginning to fear that my life would never be the same here again.
Then one день while we were at the court, Ms. Greener showed up. My eyes widened and I tried to hide behind Carmine, but it was no use.
"Hello Harley," she сказал(-а) in that tone of voice that сказал(-а) you're in deep shit, young lady.
"Um, hi," I сказал(-а) nervously. She looked at me with a resentful expression. "So..." I said, trying to avoid an awkward silence. "How's Gail?" She sighed.
"Harley, Ты know I can send Ты back there anytime I want," she said.
"No!" I said, sounding like a three год old complaining.
"Why would she come back if we hurt her?" Nikolai intervened. Ms. Greener pursed her lips. Win. She stalked off to her seat. Then a security man brought Reed in. He still wore the оранжевый suit, and was handcuffed. I wanted so badly to run over to him and hug him! I hadn't seen him in almost four months! Just the sight of him made me excited, and my eyes watered from joy. He didn't so much as look at me as he took his сиденье, место, сиденья towards the front of the court.
***
"...Mr. Cameron is not responsible for Dalton Collins' death. Case dismissed," the judge said, and hit the таблица with his hammer. I felt like I could finally breathe again. Everyone stood up to leave, and I had to fight my way through the crowd to get to Reed. I hugged him before the security guard had even gotten his handcuffs off.
"Whoa!" he said, stumbling back. "Hey there!" he said. His voice sounded worn out, it Остаться в живых that happy, carefree tone. I took a step back so the handcuffs could be taken back. I studied Reed's face. He had dark circles under his eyes, and even though he was smiling, he seemed to be putting up an awfully large effort to keep it that way. Once the handcuffs were off, I pulled all four of us into a giant group hug. Nikolai ruffled Reed's hair.
"I knew Ты were innocent, kid," he said. I raised an eyebrow, but didn't make any comment.
"It's good to have ya back, bro," Carmine said.
We went home, and Reed went straight to the couch. He sighed contently, rolling onto his back and closing his eyes.
"Just let 'em sleep. I'm sure a jail cell isn't that comfortable, even compared to that couch," Nikolai said. Him and Carmine began making an extra big ужин to celebrate Reed coming home. I went over to the couch, and sat on the floor. I put my hand on Reed's wrist.
"Can I get Ты anything?" I asked softly.
"Uh, could Ты get me a glass of water?" he mumbled. I patted his hand and got up. When I came back, I carefully gave him the glass. He sat up, wincing as if he was really sore. "Thanks," he said, taking the glass from my hands. He didn't like he was up for conversation, so I left.
"I Любовь you," I whispered before I went to my room.
When I got in my room, I closed the door behind me and locked it. I stood in the middle of my nearly empty room, breathing in the cool air. I didn't know what to feel. On the one hand, I had my whole life back. I had my brothers, and they were ok. But that wasn't exactly great. I also got back the fighting, the guns, the gangs, the hate and crime that filled my neighborhood. This place was like a warzone sometimes. It hurt to feel like I had to put my guard up again, when it had taken so long to let it down. I also Остаться в живых my sisters, Gail who was practically my mother, and my friends, and the Любовь and warmth of where I had been living the past couple of months. That night, I cried myself to sleep.
Whether they were tears of joy или sadness, I don't know.
The Далее morning, I dragged my lazy жопа, попка out to the breakfast table, and got myself a bowl of cold cereal. I ate absentmindedly, only snapping back to reality for a couple секунды from sounds outside. Then there was a knock on the door. I watched it intently, not even thinking to get it. Nikolai sighed and opened it.
"Umm... may I help you?" he asked. I heard some murmurs, but I couldn't tell who it was. I couldn't even bring myself to be curious. "She's right here," I heard him whisper. Then I heard the running of a bunch of feet.
"Harley!" a familiar voice cried. My eyes snapped up to see Aspen and Jezebel running at me, nearly taking me out of my chair. My сердце seemed to fill up so much, I was sure it was going to explode. I hugged them close, then saw Gail holding Bride come in. Behind her followed Scout, and even Trace, Forest, and Bambi! I couldn't believe all these people came to see me!
"You guys!" I shouted. I ran up to them, with Aspen and Jezebel still wrapped around me. We made the biggest group hug probably ever invented. "What are Ты guys doing here?" I asked.
"Well," Scout began. "After Ты left, we didn't know where to look. Then yesterday Ms. Greener stopped by and proved the rumors to be true: Ты did return home. So, we wanted to come and have a formal goodbye... And congratulate Ты on your brother returning home." I smiled and hugged them all again. Bride squealed.
"So, aren't Ты gonna introduce us?" Gail asked, gesturing to my brothers. Nikolai stood near the doorway, Carmine in the threshold of the hallway, and Reed looked at us warily from the couch.
"This is Nikolai, Carmine, and Reed," I said, pointing each one out. Then I introduced my foster family, and then my friends. Then before I knew it, Reed was standing behind me, looking everyone over. He seemed so cold and горький now, I was afraid of what he might say. He looked Gail in the eye.
"You were the one that took my baby sister in?" he asked. Gail nodded. He was silent for a moment, then closed the distance between them and hugged her real quick. "Thank you," he said. "Thanks for taking good care of her."
"It was my pleasure," she сказал(-а) warmly.
Gail and everyone stayed for lunch, and we had an awesome time. It was like having family over for the holidays, или at least what I'd think it's like. We've never had this many people in our house at one time.
I was especially sad when they left. Scout, Forest, Bambi, and Trace hugged me as they left.
"Keep in touch, ok?" Scout asked. I nodded.
"Of course," I told all of them. Aspen hugged my waist, and I heard her sniff. I knelt down, until I was face to face with her. "I promise I'll keep in touch, Aspen." A tear rolled down her cheek.
"I don't want Ты to go," she sniffed. Her lip trembled, and my eyes filled with tears.
"I know... But it's just the way things are. We can still call each other. Maybe we can visit sometime."
"But I don't want to say goodbye," she whispered.
"Everything happens for a reason. It makes us stronger. Ты need to be strong, ok?" She nodded. I kissed her forehead, then gave her a big hug. I сказал(-а) goodbye to everyone else, and gave them hugs as well. When they left, once again I felt numb and empty.
"Well that was nice of them to stop by," Nikolai said. I nodded. I went and began cleaning the house, just to give me something to do. I heard Carmine murmur some concerned words to Nikolai, but Nikolai just сказал(-а) I was trying to be helpful.
That night, we all ate separately. We've never really done that before; Nikolai likes ужин to be quality family time. I ate a bowl of macaroni and cheese in my room. I was beginning to fear that my life would never be the same here again.
what I'm Письмо isn't exactly an Статья , but I hope Ты will enjoy it ^_^ ..
Girl; Do I ever пересекать, крест you'r mind ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Do Ты like me ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Do Ты want me ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Would Ты cry if I left ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Would Ты live for me ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Would Ты do anything for me ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Choose me или you'r life ?
Boy; My life .
The girl runs away in shock and pain and the boy runs after her and says ....
*The reason Ты never пересекать, крест my mind is because Ты are always on my mind .
*The reason why I don't like Ты is because I Любовь Ты .
*The reason I don't want Ты is because I need Ты .
*The reason I wouldn't cry if Ты left is because I would die if Ты left .
*The reason I wouldn't live for Ты is because I would die for Ты .
*The reason why I'm not willing to do Ты anything for Ты is because I would do everything for Ты .
*The reason I chose my life is because Ты are my life .
Girl; Do I ever пересекать, крест you'r mind ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Do Ты like me ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Do Ты want me ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Would Ты cry if I left ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Would Ты live for me ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Would Ты do anything for me ?
Boy; No .
Girl; Choose me или you'r life ?
Boy; My life .
The girl runs away in shock and pain and the boy runs after her and says ....
*The reason Ты never пересекать, крест my mind is because Ты are always on my mind .
*The reason why I don't like Ты is because I Любовь Ты .
*The reason I don't want Ты is because I need Ты .
*The reason I wouldn't cry if Ты left is because I would die if Ты left .
*The reason I wouldn't live for Ты is because I would die for Ты .
*The reason why I'm not willing to do Ты anything for Ты is because I would do everything for Ты .
*The reason I chose my life is because Ты are my life .
inch by inch
bringing me closer
to my doom
Бабочки of
anticipation
flutter nervously
in my stomach
knuckles whiten
jaws clench
what have I
gotten myself into
the suspense
is killing me
I'm going to hate it
I'm going to Любовь it
I might lose my lunch
but I don't care
heaven help me
here it comes...
...
I hold my breath...
...
and then
I scream
my stomach
drops
my breath
is stolen
my heart
is pounding
adrenaline
courses
through
my veins
amid screams
of sweet terror
I fling up
my hands
and ride on
the wings
of Thrill!
I remember the день I fell in love.
Not just simple love.
No, this was head over heels, I'd die for Ты love.
I remember where I fell in love.
A small middle school in a small town.
A place Ты could easily miss.
I remember the my matchmaker.
A short women, but with еще огонь then Ты could ever imagine.
еще passion for what she does then I had ever seen.
I remember my girlfriends who were with me.
My athletic, sassy, fun-loving chicks.
My flirting consultants.
I remember him.
Good God, he was beautiful.
Yes, I remember the день I fell in love.
True Love.
Head over heels love.
With..................
Basketball.
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This is dedicated to my first real баскетбол coach. She taught me not just how to play basketball, but how to be part of a team. I have so much respect for her and I know I should thank her everyday for helping me fall in love. For Coach Joy.
Not just simple love.
No, this was head over heels, I'd die for Ты love.
I remember where I fell in love.
A small middle school in a small town.
A place Ты could easily miss.
I remember the my matchmaker.
A short women, but with еще огонь then Ты could ever imagine.
еще passion for what she does then I had ever seen.
I remember my girlfriends who were with me.
My athletic, sassy, fun-loving chicks.
My flirting consultants.
I remember him.
Good God, he was beautiful.
Yes, I remember the день I fell in love.
True Love.
Head over heels love.
With..................
Basketball.
--------------------------------
This is dedicated to my first real баскетбол coach. She taught me not just how to play basketball, but how to be part of a team. I have so much respect for her and I know I should thank her everyday for helping me fall in love. For Coach Joy.
Just a poem. I hope it isn't much of a bother to rate.
I dream of all things
Uncertain of dark deeds and pasts
Within these thoughts as dark as sea
When once those wings of black
Hung over all
Shadowing but of the wretched white
That blinds me of all beauty.
I dream of all things
From happiness to highs
Let down these pills
или I’m gone, retreat inside my mind
Where none but the darkest thoughts
Swallowing twilight
I dream of all things
From the stories told by hidden scars
Unable to Показать themselves
Under this intense scrutiny
That makes up this world’s attire
To the times that I could be happy
Without a drug to create
The much-needed illusion...
I dream of all things
No matter of their contents
Because, well,
Nightmares are still dreams.
I dream of all things
Uncertain of dark deeds and pasts
Within these thoughts as dark as sea
When once those wings of black
Hung over all
Shadowing but of the wretched white
That blinds me of all beauty.
I dream of all things
From happiness to highs
Let down these pills
или I’m gone, retreat inside my mind
Where none but the darkest thoughts
Swallowing twilight
I dream of all things
From the stories told by hidden scars
Unable to Показать themselves
Under this intense scrutiny
That makes up this world’s attire
To the times that I could be happy
Without a drug to create
The much-needed illusion...
I dream of all things
No matter of their contents
Because, well,
Nightmares are still dreams.