The first time I met him was actually at my 11th birthday party. He was shy and timid; sitting on the sofa politely waiting for me to open the beautifully wrapped box in his palm. I had only invited him because I had invited all my classmates, but something about him made me feel like I wanted to know more about him. When I first opened up his present, I was astonished to see that it wasn't what everyone else had got me: CDs, books, gift cards etc. He had got me a simple dolphin anklet with golden stars encrusted on the chain. Smiling nervously, he asked,"Do you like it?" Almost immediately, I went to give him a great big hug and smiled from ear-to-ear. At night, while everyone was in their sleeping bags in my sleepover, we whispered stories that we created together that night. "And then she flew-" "No HE jumped, not flew!" "Ok, jumped and..." We brawled laughing as everyone dozed off.
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Oddballs .
Teen FictionAs two childhood friends struggle to fit in with society, they begin changing and go in their separated ways. Becoming polar opposites, they will have to sacrifice their friendship to finally fit in with society. As they find their places, they real...
