Sweet Sixteen Birthday Fun, Part III

"It was our last day, and all we wanted to do was stay tangled up."

It was about nine in the morning when I started to wake up. John had held me in his arms the entire night, keeping me warm and safe. I took a deep breath of air, exhaling while I casually stretched. John...

Just The Beginning

"Thank you to everyone who inspired, guided and encouraged me."

The fresh spring rain made musical splashes against the glass windows of her tiny apartment. The continuous sound and rhythm of the rain created a beautiful melody, slowly calming her nerves. She was brimming with nervous energy, like a constant...