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His strength kept me moving forward, and it was also tearing me apart.Rebecca Donovan
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I had to sever my emotional cord to escape the anger and shame that silently slithered through my head, disconnecting myself from the stares and whispers that followed me down the hall.Rebecca Donovan
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I couldn't believe I let him see me like this, unable to fend for myself. I fumed in disgust at my vulnerability. I didn't want Evan to think I needed protecting. I pulled back my torment and let the numb blanket envelop me, pushing away the stirred memories, the noise of the crowd, and the trembling that still lay beneath the surface. I stared at the flames licking at the darkness and everything was lost as I sank deeper into nothingness.Rebecca Donovan
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Not being liked was so much worse than being invisible.Rebecca Donovan
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He was a breath of fresh air after the heart wrenching storm that had engulfed me.Rebecca Donovan
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It was more important for me to try, than to not have the chance at all.Rebecca Donovan
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You focus on a single star, ” I explained, as I searched for my spot. “Then you spin around, staring at that one star, until you can’t stand anymore.” I started spinning to demonstrate. “Then you lie down to watch the stars spinning above you while your star remains still.Rebecca Donovan
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You focus on a singer star, ” I explained, as I searched for my spot. “Then you spin around, staring at that one star, until you can’t stand anymore.” I started spinning to demonstrate. “Then you lie down to watch the stars spinning above you while your star remains still.Rebecca Donovan
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He leaned toward me and delicately grazed my lips with his. The tease left me breathless, burning for more. “I keep having to remind myself that I can do that, ” he smirked.Rebecca Donovan
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These past two days, I’ve seen a fire in your eyes that I never have before. Granted, it’s mostly anger and frustration, but it’s still emotion.Rebecca Donovan
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I knew in that moment, I would never love anyone in my life the way I loved Evan Mathews.Rebecca Donovan
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Knowing you were right down the hall was way too hard. I couldn’t do it, ” Evan declared, sliding under the covers next to me.Rebecca Donovan
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You are not showing her my baby pictures! ” He sounded horrified, which made me laugh. “Come on, Evan, ” I teased with a laughing smile, “you were adorable.Rebecca Donovan
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I survived by keeping my emotions in check — by maintaining my composure and tucking it all away. I managed to stay under the radar, skating through school without anyone truly remembering I was here. My teachers acknowledged my academic successes and my coaches depended upon my athletic abilities, but I wasn’t important enough to make a recognizable social contribution. I was easily forgettable. That’s what I counted on.Rebecca Donovan
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Oh! Did you hear that Haley Spencer asked him to homecoming?” she exclaimed. “Of course I didn’t. You’re my source of gossip, remember?Rebecca Donovan