Brindle

I'm Veronica. I'm 15

years old and an only child. I live with my father because my mom died when I was 6. She told me if she died to keep brindle.

Brindle was my pit bull. He was the only memory left of my mom. She died of lung cancer and was in the hospital for 8 weeks. She died on my birthday. Her birthday also. My mom was everything to me, but now she's gone.

Brindle was not only my friend but my hero. When my dad was trying to make dinner he burned down the house and brindle saved me. Some people say its a mans best friend. But I'm not a man.

I live in Madrid, France. But I speak english, as well as other people in our neighborhood. I thought about escaping from this world that I'm in. No one cares. Except brindle.

Tomorrow I'm starting high school. Which Is gonna suck because I barely got through middle school. At least theirs two people I can count on to look after me. My best gal friend, Mary , and my best guy friend Jake. They have been my friends since kindergarten. And they both love brindle. I mean who wouldn't.

I woke up from a bright light. Which was my dad with a flashlight. What a jerk. I threw on a mini skirt and my fave shirt. I headed outside and Jake was screaming my name he lived next door. "VERONICA" I yelled at him saying "What!!!". There was no reply. He was so weird but in the cute way. Wait what am I saying, he's a friend and will always be just that.

We met each other on the bus.

As always. We were like brother and sister. I could never date him. I mean sure I thought about it. A lot. He held my hand. He started bursting into tears. " last night my mother was killed in a car crash" he balled.

" I'm so sorry Jake. I know how it feels. You'll get over it" I then remembered that I never got over my mom. She pops into my head every night. I basically cry myself to sleep." I am just glad you understand" I rested my head on his shoulder while we still have a tight grip. He hugs me so tight I can't breathe when for some reason at the moment, it feels nice. There I go again with the love. "We'll see you in a class". I waved goodbye. He and I actually saw each other in math class. We were paired up to study.

" I'll meet you at your house to study."

" ok see you then". I said.

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We started studying in my room but then we just talked. It was nice knowing that he felt what I had to go through. Then a certain question popped up. And I froze. He said " why do you have such blue eyes?"

" I don't know why?"

" because I'm always looking into them."

I broke. He did not just say that. I instantly saw him trying to make a move. But then he made a move. He leaned in for kiss and I didn't wanna jeopardize anything so I leaned in as well. We kissed! I've been waiting for this moment. Then guess what. My dad pops in and says " I just wanted to prove to Marty that you weren't making out but guess I was wrong." Jake smiled at me. I'm surprised he didn't leave. I swear that my dad made

that excuse up.

The next morning, I woke up and went out the door right away. I couldn't wait to see Jake. He didnt scream this time though. He complimented me on my outfit and told me I looked stunning. I said " jeez, one kiss changes a person"

He flipped he bangs. " he said " we'll that wasn't any kiss. Tht was kissing you." There he goes again, making me wanna kiss him. He needs to stop that.

" stop it" I yelled.

" what " he said confusingly.

" you have that look on your face like your flirting with me."

" and ?"

He likes me and I know it. He keeps saying things that I know are hints to liking him. I have to tell Mary. Dang it, she's in Orlando. Ughhhhhh. Nothing could get worse. We got on the bus and today we sat in different seats. We thought it might be awkward.

Jake's POV

I'm so mad that she won't sit next to me. I mean seriously! One little kiss and it changes everything. I'll have to chase after her because that kiss was not just a kiss it was the kiss.

Anyway, I don't think we're going to study anytime soon. I wonder how Mary is gonna act when she here's about this. She's coming back tomorrow. So guess we'll find out.

Veronica's POV:

Yes! I woke up today without the flashlight brightness. Knowing my best friend was back, I was pretty excited. Once again, Jake runs down screaming my name. I can't wait to see the look on Mary's face when I tell her about me and Jakes "little" kiss. She'll either freak or say " cool".

Mary sees us at school and realizes there's something wrong. She says" what happened while I was gone"

I pulled her over to the side. I told her and she said" WHAT!!!!" She looked at Jake then slapped him "what the hell were you thinking" she once again slapped him. Wow she was different. It was worth it though. Jake had a big handprint on his face.

We went to lunch but Jake didnt sit with us. " why isn't jake sitting with us" I said. " i him to burn in hell And not talk to us." Said mary. " you what!"