Out of Reach

Okay so this is my first ever real story, so I'm sorry if it isn't very good. But please feel free to post comments and let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the story in any way. I appreciate it!(:

Please give "Out Of Reach" a try. It is unedited, so all mistakes are mine.

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PROLOGUE

RIINNNGGG.

The bell rang signaling the end of last period, freeing everyone from the rest of Mr. Henderson's lecture on government formation. I don't care who you are, no one will ever find government formation interesting.

As I shoved my books in my bag, I tried to ignore the incessant squeaking of the girls beside me. I glanced over and stifled a laugh as I saw Amanda's new spray tan -- she looked like a traffic cone. Amanda was one of the "popular" girls at my school, along with her sidekicks Brianna and Hannah; Known as "The Three." When I say "popular" I really mean the sluts that cake on makeup and stuff their bras in order to get attention from the guys.

I slid my bag on my shoulder and headed out the door, walking up the stairs to my locker. I smiled and waved at one of my good friends, Rachel, standing beside my locker. "Hey Rach," I said as I opened the door. I pulled out a few books before closing the locker and turning towards her.

"Hey Kelsey! Do you need a ride today?" Rachel asked, flipping her hair over her shoulder. Rachel Johnson is a beautiful brunette, and my best friend of 12 years. She's smart, funny, and everything a guy wants, which explains why they all drool over her. Rachel has everything any teenage girl would want, but despite that, she is still the best friend anyone could ask for.

"Nah, it's a beautiful day so I think I'll walk," I responded smiling at her. "Thanks anyway."

"No problem. See you Monday." And with that, she left.

I sighed and started walking home; my house was only a fifteen minute walk from the school. When I walked through the front door, I dropped my bag and mumbled a short "hello" to my mom before heading up to my room. My room was my safe haven, away from the pressure of high school and overbearing moms.

I grabbed my laptop and sat down on my bed. I quickly signed into MeetMe and started scrolling through my messages. For those of you who don't know what MeetMe is, it's a website, in a way similar to Facebook, that allows you to meet new people. This is where I met my other best friend, and current boyfriend, Cody Young.

Now this isn't some sappy romance where we met online and decided we were going to get married and have babies. No. Cody helps me deal with shit from The Three and any other problems I happen to have, usually involving arguments with either my mom or brother. We talk on the phone at least three times a week; but when your mom and brother would kill you if they found out about you talking to someone online, you wouldn't be able to talk often either.

I sighed, deleting the messages from random horny older guys and sketchy looking people. Smiling, I click on a new message from Cody.

"Kels,

Thinking of you. Just wanted to let you know that I miss you, and that we won't be able to talk tonight. I have another

'family game night' even though no one in my family likes them. I promise we can talk tomorrow and you can tell me

about your argument with Shane. I promise to be all ears tomorrow(; Love you xx"

My smile dims slightly as I read that we can't talk; my brother would be home tomorrow and I doubt I would be able to call Cody. Groaning, I flop back on the bed and decide to call Cody quickly anyway; we could at least talk for a half an hour before he had dinner. I picked up the phone and dialed his number, holding it to my ear and sitting up on my bed.

The phone picked up and a nasally voice answered, "Hello?"

"Um, who's this?" I asked, frowning down at the phone and checking to see if I dialed the right number.

"Angela, Cody's girlfriend. Who are you?" I was about to tell her that I'M his girlfriend when all of a sudden I hear his voice in the background, "Babe, hurry up. We only have an hour before the 'rents get home and I wanna fuck you."

My mouth dropped open in shock and my stomach churned, tears springing to my eyes. I quickly hung up and threw my phone across the room, before burying my face in my pillow and sobbing. Eventually the tears stopped and I lay down, staring at the ceiling. I don't know how long I sat there before darkness overcame me.

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A/N: Please comment and let me know if you like it. It's only the prologue, but let me know if I should continue the story!