Oh my this is a long one. But I love this chapter
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Chapter 7
I was bored. There was nothing to do. I, unlike most of the people in my class, never had homework. I finished the sheets in a matter of seconds. So I had nothing in these long days. The hours went by so slowly. So I walked out of the house to the only place I knew, other then home.
The door-bell rang and a woman came to the door. “Can I help you?” She asked, looking me down. “Yes, is Hannah home?” I said. She nodded and looked up the stairs. “Hannah! There’s a boy here for you!” The minutes crept by and I heard the thumping of feet. She greeted me with a surprised look. I was fascinated.
On the way there I had noticed a park. I’d often heard of how fun they were I decided that is what we would do. “I saw a park by your house and wondered if you wanted to hang out there.” I said. The words sounded stiff. She nodded. “Sure.” She said and grabbed her runners. We walked along in silence and I enjoyed it for awhile. But I grew restless, wanting to get to the destination so I ran.
“Race you there!” I called. The words felt odd. Never could I picture myself saying such a relaxed expression. She smiled and ran a bit faster. “No fair! You got a head start!” She cried. She got a determined look on her face, but I still won. She came around the corner a few minutes later. I decided to be polite. “It was a tie. Good job.” I said. She looked at me with a expression like she was holding something in. And then she laughed. Her laughter exploded like fireworks and it went on for a long time. I looked at her. “What had I done that was so funny?” I thought.
When she had finally stopped she poked me in the chest. “Your on odd one, you know that?” I smiled. An odd idea popped in my head. I picked her up. “Hey let me down!” she said. I almost did, until I saw the smile she had. I Sat her on a swing and pushed her hard. She soared like a bird and more laughter came from her. I smiled. My childhood was not a pleasant one and I guessed this is what it would have felt like.
She went down the slide a bit and laughed. She always laughed, and she always seemed so happy. She grew tired though and sat under a large willow tree. She closed her eyes and I decided to join her. I gave out a content sigh and she opened her eyes and looked to me. Her grey eyes shone kindly.
The day had grown to night and stars twinkled in the dark sky. I watched little bugs go around us and looked to her. “It’s so beautiful. I never want to leave. A gentle draft swayed the tall willow’s branched. I felt her shiver and I very slowly put my arm around her. It felt right. “Then don’t.” I said in her ear. She looked at me and I became wrapped in her gaze. This odd feeling enclosed around me. And I loved it. She closed her eyes and leaned into me. After awhile, I think she fell asleep so I gently picked her up and walked down the street. She was so quiet. So fragile. At the door I turned her over to her mother and wished her good-night. The feeling never left me.
The night never left me mind…..
