tamaturtle
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This started off as an english assignment. One paragraph I could pass off as a ghost story. But I developed it in the holidays into what it is now. It's very long, so to reduce the posts, I have ignored some paragraph rules, new line for speech, etc. Please don't shoot me.
Part One: Jade
My breath came in short gasps as I lay on the floor. The tiles felt cool against my cheek as I lay there, silent as a corpse. The shadow swept past, almost gracefully, past my hiding place. Sitting up, I turned. Suddenly I felt hands on my shoulders. I could feel his hot breath on my neck as the shadow leant forwards…
Gasping, I sat up in bed. My Twilight book fell to the floor as I pulled the covers off and sprang up. Walking to my mirror, I kicked it aside. I knew I should never have read it so late. The face in the mirror scared me. Dark shadows under my eyes, hair all over the place, red lines where I had laid on the book… urgh. When was I going to grow up and stop having nightmares about stupid things like vampires and shadows?
School that day was uneventful. Skipped through tutorial, breezed through my lessons and generally chatted with mates. As I walked home with Jacob, the sun beat down, casting long shadows over us all. Even though I was way over the nightmare, I couldn’t help but shiver. “What’s up?” Jacob asked, taking me in his arms. “Are you cold? I’ll warm you up if you like”. I sighed, and regretfully pushed him away. “No, it’s not that… just a stupid dream, that’s all.” He kissed me on the cheek and said “Well, I can’t have dreams troubling my Jade, can I? Don’t worry about it love.” I blushed and hid behind my hair. At the same time, I noticed a girl, sitting under a tree. She was crying. Poor soul, I thought, Must have broken up with someone. Taking one last glance, I walked on.
It was Friday. I could barely concentrate as the hours ticked by. The only thing that kept me sane was the thought of meeting Jacob in the park after school. When the bell went, I practically flew out the door and into Jacob’s arms. Surprised, he kissed me, but it was very brief. He stroked my face – but something was wrong. “What’s wrong?” I asked. He didn’t respond, so I pressed harder. “Tests? Family trouble? Mates? What’s wrong?” He sat me down on a bench. “Jade… there’s something I have to tell you.” I was hit by a sudden fear.
“Are you breaking up with me?”
“Not exactly. But it will be harder for us to see each other. You see… I’m moving away. To Manchester.” I hadn’t even realised I was crying until a drop fell on Jacob’s hand. “I’m sorry.” He said, and moved away.
I had to get away. I ran, tears still streaming, and sat under a tree. I leant back, and sobbed.
(Seeing a connection yet?)
Part One: Jade
My breath came in short gasps as I lay on the floor. The tiles felt cool against my cheek as I lay there, silent as a corpse. The shadow swept past, almost gracefully, past my hiding place. Sitting up, I turned. Suddenly I felt hands on my shoulders. I could feel his hot breath on my neck as the shadow leant forwards…
Gasping, I sat up in bed. My Twilight book fell to the floor as I pulled the covers off and sprang up. Walking to my mirror, I kicked it aside. I knew I should never have read it so late. The face in the mirror scared me. Dark shadows under my eyes, hair all over the place, red lines where I had laid on the book… urgh. When was I going to grow up and stop having nightmares about stupid things like vampires and shadows?
School that day was uneventful. Skipped through tutorial, breezed through my lessons and generally chatted with mates. As I walked home with Jacob, the sun beat down, casting long shadows over us all. Even though I was way over the nightmare, I couldn’t help but shiver. “What’s up?” Jacob asked, taking me in his arms. “Are you cold? I’ll warm you up if you like”. I sighed, and regretfully pushed him away. “No, it’s not that… just a stupid dream, that’s all.” He kissed me on the cheek and said “Well, I can’t have dreams troubling my Jade, can I? Don’t worry about it love.” I blushed and hid behind my hair. At the same time, I noticed a girl, sitting under a tree. She was crying. Poor soul, I thought, Must have broken up with someone. Taking one last glance, I walked on.
It was Friday. I could barely concentrate as the hours ticked by. The only thing that kept me sane was the thought of meeting Jacob in the park after school. When the bell went, I practically flew out the door and into Jacob’s arms. Surprised, he kissed me, but it was very brief. He stroked my face – but something was wrong. “What’s wrong?” I asked. He didn’t respond, so I pressed harder. “Tests? Family trouble? Mates? What’s wrong?” He sat me down on a bench. “Jade… there’s something I have to tell you.” I was hit by a sudden fear.
“Are you breaking up with me?”
“Not exactly. But it will be harder for us to see each other. You see… I’m moving away. To Manchester.” I hadn’t even realised I was crying until a drop fell on Jacob’s hand. “I’m sorry.” He said, and moved away.
I had to get away. I ran, tears still streaming, and sat under a tree. I leant back, and sobbed.
(Seeing a connection yet?)