“SARAH!” I watched her fall, tumble like a ragdoll. Her face was contorted in pain, and I watched her eyes lock onto mine for a millisecond. That second was all it took. I bounded down the stairs as her head hit the floor with a colossal crack. Panic flooded through me in waves. There was a murmuring as classroom doors began to snap open. I reached for Sarah's hand. Her fingers were icy cold, and her wedding ring cut into my palm.
“DON’T TOUCH HER!” Mr Locke burst from his office and skidded to a halt, paling at the sight of his wife piled in a heap at the bottom of the stairs. “Don’t just stand there, call an ambulance!” He was visibly in shock, and I shooted backwards, as Mr Locke collapsed to his knees next to me.
I fumbled for my phone.
“Emergency – which service do you require?” A bright brisk voice answered.
“A-ambulance.” I could barely get my words out. “My teacher, sh-she’s fallen down the stairs.”
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One Kiss... (Completed)
Teen FictionToby White is sixteen, and he lives in Springfield Falls with his mum and sister, Lottie following his parents’ messy divorce. Confused, and frustrated, he turns to his English teacher, Sarah Locke for support, but when one kiss turns into many, can...
