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Complete Honesty

I can see my keys glinting in my bag.

I could just go.

I could just pretend I never tripped on a human leg, and I could walk right out that door, and into my little used Honda, and drive away.

And then a hear a sort of pathetic sniffling sound from the other side of the door.
  1. Sitting near one of the sinks, curled up and glaring at the door, was Christian Fox.
    I recognized him immediately. Even through the blood.
  2. I could see it in his eyes.
    He remembered me now. And I bet he wished he hadn't.
  3. "I do know you." he sneered.
    Ouch. That stung a little.
  4. "Really?" he yelled, "Really? Okay. Please, by all means Emma, show me why I'm wrong."
    "Oh." was all he managed to say.
  5. I looked him in his chilly blue eyes, took a deep breath, and started in on all the things that I co
    "How about you start at the beginning?" I smiled.
  6. Christian's Story Part 1
    "Will it ever be the same?" he asked her.
  7. Christian's Story Part 2
    It was all he could do to keep from running as he briskly walked back into the school.
  8. "Emma..."
    My heart sank.
  9. "Mom," I yelled, "Do you know where I left my purse last night?"
    I drove to school in silence, not bothering to turn on the radio.
  10. "Emma, wait." he said, catching my arm.
    I need you.