"Let's get you home Clare-bear." She said, with a slight giggle.The drive back to Clare's house was nothing but times back in high school, at least fo... Clare. It was what happened after high school for Annie. Clare was surprised that such a home town girl was so diverse in things outside of the town. Clare felt a bit of jealousy deep down in her gut. "What's wrong?" Annie asked, but Clare just shook her head. "It's nothing. Just thinking what I should make myself for dinner." Clare said, even. For a moment I thought I might lose consciousness. Instinctively I knew if I passed out I would never wake up.While I was waiting for my head to clear I felt his body tensing and I figured he was going to try and hit me with his elbow again. I raised the flashlight up and brought it down as hard as I could hoping that it would hit him somewhere on the arm. There was a loud crack and Parker let out a scream when the flashlight made contact. I had no idea how much damage I might have done and I. Her eyes shined like the fullest moon on the dimmest night. She was dressed in active wear as though she had just returned from the gym of sorts. Everything in my immediate vicinity became still, virtually lifeless. I could feel my cheeks give way to a fleeting smile of adoration. As she drew nearer I extended my hand but was knocked for six as she leapt into my arms. “Justice, I’ve missed you so.” She said as she nestled into my neck. The familiarity she exuded was one I couldn’t put my finger. It felt good having his arm around her, really good! She wasn’t sure she wanted him to take it away. He made her feel safe, protected, and special. His voice was comforting, too. She looked into his eyes. He had nice eyes, caring eyes. She was glad she’d taken him up on his offer of a cup of coffee. ‘Thank you,’ she murmured. Impulsively, she kissed him, intending it to be a friendly kiss, a kiss of gratitude. But, then their lips met, and she found she wasn’t in the least prepared for the.