es of The Catcher in the Rye, my eyes fixed ahead. I was astonished he was

"Please let me know if there is anything more I can do." I slipp

at myself, shouting internally. I was smitten with this strange person I didn't know. I couldn't pos

tes later, holding two books. I approache

nd everythin

ho I was. I'm sure he'd recognize me once he heard my name. It didn't take long for word to go around in this community

Sofia's is that, unlike the other book shops in t

llet. The faster he gets out of here, the less likely he will iden

y chest hurt as he returned my grin. He wouldn't be staring at me like

t me as though they want to get into my trousers since they think I passed unconsciously. Everyone

wasn't tormented, and I was just getting by in high school. I was happy. Mitch then had to g

stance, eh..." He paused, w

top it. Hopefully, he won't connect the dots.

nd exited the shop. I followed him discreetly

r, sighing, counting the min

lock. Before I went home, I put the books away, cleaned t

e. It had been a hard day, and all I wanted to do was relax in front of the television. Fortunately, tomorrow was Fri

own. It was a family-run restaurant that had been there for as long as I could remember. They served the greatest milks

ar. It was the typical adolescent hangover. Everyone went to eat after every foo

the employee entrance. I appreciated that goi

as I entered the door. The restaurant sold more than

eals. I had just locked the door behind me when I shouted my name. Ever

ed as I threaded my way through everyone, saying hi as I we

ty. How are

nie were a charming couple in their forties. They were high school sweethearts who married soon after graduation. They were both deva

he age of 43, but nothing had gone wrong, and their baby boy was expected in a few weeks. You c

smiled. "Have you

e which name he best suits," he said. "However,

you can't go wrong." All I wanted to d

the weekend?" Marty inquired over

inary," I said. "Watchin

d go out more." I opened my mouth to protest, but he stopped me. "

n to cope with everyone else. Marty had no idea what was going on at school, so he couldn't u

se accept these chicken fingers with additional fries."

ef waitress, walked in and placed a large cup next t

at both of them. They k

your school." Patty motioned out the door. Her remarks made me immediately freeze

out of here before being questioned. "I appreciate the cuisine." Before

nger seat. I'm ok being alone at home. I told myself quietly. It's all righ