I walked to the familiar house later on that day. My heart is racing and I can hardly seem to concentrate, even though my expressions may say otherwise.
Taking a deep breath, I walked up the same steps I walked up one too many times before and stood in front of the door. I can't seem to reach my hand up and knock. What if the person I'm expecting to be here moved? Or isn't here at the moment and on a three day vacation?
"Oh get a grip Veronica"
My inner voice snapped at me. I never new I could be that rude.
Snapping back to reality, I took a deep breath and knocked on the door. I've never been so nervous before. I closed my eyes and continued to breathe slowly. I wish the door would open alreay.
I decided to knock again. "Maybe they didn't hear me knock the first time." I thought. I heard movement from the other side of the door. The second knock did the trick.
A few seconds later, the door opened to reveal a very shocked and happy face. I was quickly embraced with a hug. "Vernie. I missed you so much." He breathed. "I missed you too Mase...."
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On The Run
AcakNo one's ever understood 17 year old Veronica Blake. She doesn't care though, she wouldn't have it any other way. She has no trust to give or people to please, but in this town, it's different. Will she stay and face her problems? Or will she be on...
