The Consecration Of Mike McCluskey

"For an entire year, the shy, hard-working Gabi has been infatuated with Mike McCluskey. Now, he's leaving for Korea."

I had just put on the red sports bra that came in the mail. Across the room, the sharp smack of Lynne's chewing gum bounced off the locker room walls."So Liz, did you hear about the sendoff party the chess...

And Yet…

"If said from the bottom of the heart, three simple words can cause an overwhelming response."

"I love you."You said those words in disregardOf what they'd evoke in meCasually dropped themSeemingly.And yet...I felt itYour hesitationYour backpedalingYour insecurityThe way they were meantThe honesty in your voiceIt left no doubt.And yet...I hated hearing itThat's what I thoughtI denied...

Her own worst enemy

"Will this be the end?"

 She sits on the grass watching the sun sink on the horizon Replaying the conversation over in her mind realizing just how quickly the conversation spiraled out of control it was her fault for saying something stupid No one to blame but herself she shouldn't have spoken...

If only

"She knew what she was worth..."

If only... She could travel back in time and tell him how much he meant to her If only.. She could hear him whisper sweet words of love and affection If only... She could wrap herself around him and fall asleep in his arms If only...She fit in as...

Plea

"Asking for help..."

 I am confused and need your assistance So please hear me As I make this, my plea.I need your help to know what I did wrong?As I ask for your guidanceUnderstanding and patience.You know I have issues Deep insecurities from the pastI hope to save...