First Day Anxiety
The car door shut behind me as I looked on at the unfamiliar structures known as Austin High School. My family and I recently moved to Australia from the United States and this was going to be my first day at a new school, you could see the nervousness...
The Girl
‘Man I’m bored,’ I thought as my chemistry teacher went over a PowerPoint presentation of the fundamental laws of science. Everyone was in the same boat as I was, even the young Calico that taught it looked uninterested. Mrs. Red was trying to run the...
Date
“It's gonna be fine Buck, you're gonna pick her up, take her out to- oh crap!" I forgot to make reservations. I Picked up my phone and dialed one of my old friends that moved here some time ago. His dad owned a great restaurant in town and maybe he...
Under The Stars
“Thanks for taking us shooting with you Buck, and for the ride home" Ryan said as I pulled in front of his house. “No problem." “Are you sure you don't want to spend the night here like these two?" “I'm sure, thanks for offering though." “Alright...
New Friends
The class went on as normal when the bell rang and Mr. Smith released us. Everyone started filing out while I stuck back and let the crowd clear. I grabbed my bag and pulled out my schedule after the last student left and started to read for my next...
It's Just a Dream, Right
“Where am I?” I lifted my eyelids slowly to see…absolutely nothing. There was only darkness as far as the eye can see. I emptiness chilled to my very soul and I felt as light as a feather being taken by the breeze. “Hello” I shouted into the black...
Secrets Revealed
It wasn’t much of a walk to the cafeteria and we were able to get our food quickly since the others hadn’t quite arrived yet. I sat down at the circular table and set my tray down in front of me. The others took their places at the table as everyone...
Showing Dominance
I took a seat near the corner of the Spanish class while the others dispersed to their assigned desks, which were scattered around the room. My eyes darted around the class as I looked for Eric. I may not look it but I love to fight and the feeling it...
The Old Days
“So tell me Buck, how do you and Sam know each other?" Ryan asked as we drove down the highway towards Austin. “That, my furry friend, is a long story." “Think you could tell me." “I don't think you'd want to hear it." “Were still a good half-hour...
Detained
Pain surged throughout my body every time the truck jumped. The only sounds were the groans of pain from the others that were chained down with me. I couldn't tell how many of us there were thanks to the blindfold, which was probably just redundant...
A Drink With Dad
I shut the door as silently as I could and locked it back behind me. I really didn't want to get another rant from my parents about waking them up at 4 A.M. again. “Your home late." “Whoa!" I exclaimed when I heard dads voice quietly yell from the...
City Boys and Guns
“Beep, beep, beep, be-" I smacked my alarm to put a stop to its constant and annoying shriek. “Five more minutes" I groaned after pulling my arm back under my navy blue comforter. I don't know why I never cut off that irritating device, especially...