Jan. 27
Dear Corinne,
Collin came to my window at midnight, and I snuck out. He held my hand as we walked, and he brought me to the park, where there were white Christmas lights strung up between two trees, over a bench. He led me to them and we sat down.
Me: wow. This is beautiful.
The lights reflected off of the snow, and made everything else beyond it fade into darkness. It felt like our own little territory- like the entrance to Narnia or something. Magical.
Collin: it's almost as beautiful as you.
He took a bag out from under the bench and took a thermos and two mugs from inside it.
Collin: hot chocolate?
He poured me some and we sat there, sipping our drinks.
Collin: you're beautiful, you know?
Me: thanks.
Collin: you don't have to change yourself.
Me:
Collin: and you don't have to put up with any shit.
Me: I don't really want to talk about it.
Collin:
Me:
Collin: okay.
Then I leaned into him and everything was alright.
But when I got home, I walked through the back door, right into my father. He grabbed my arm and slammed me against a wall.
Dad: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?
Me:
Dad: you're grounded!
Me: I'm already grounded!
Dad: you're double grounded! You're grounded for the rest of your life!
Me: you can't do that!
Dad: were you out to see Collin? Is that it?
Me:
Dad: he's bad news!
Me: I can't live without him!
Dad: don't give me that crap! You're a piece of work, Leigh. A piece of work.
Me: you don't know anything about me!
Then he slapped me. My dad doesn't hit. He's the gentlest guy there is. But here I was with his handprint across my face. I burst into tears and crumbled onto the floor.
Dad: more like your mother everyday.
Me: No!
Then I realized- 7 years ago today is when she left us.
Love,
Leigh
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