One Shot-Short Stories

When All Falls Down

          It was the end of 9th grade, and all was coming to a close. I had just finished my last day of theater performances and was way too emotional. It was my last two weeks before I summer separated from my friends, and I was gonna miss everyone. 

          My first year in high school had flashed by, and I wouldn't have made it through without my BFF Emma Simmons. I had known her since the beginning of 3rd grade at Silverdale Charter School. Had it not been for her I would've died this year. 

          The only other people I would tolerate this year were my guy friends, Thomas and Conner. I was leaving all the theater people, the closest I could get to a true family. That and once you've gone through an SHS musical with someone it feels like you've been to hell and back with them.

          I was sitting at my writing desk in my navy blue bedroom, thinking about the last two weeks of insanity that I had endured. Then, without any warning, I got a text that was quite lengthy. I read through it and had so many ideas on who it was from. Not until I clicked on the text, did I realize who it was from. Conner;

          "Dear Indigo. I have been thinking about you a lot recently. I really like you and hope that you would consider dating me. I know that you're probably scared right now, but it will be okay. I believe that we will work since I just broke up with my girlfriend and since we're going to the same schools for quite some time. God doesn't just make someone as perfect as you for nothing. You're a beautiful and amazing girl, who I hope you'll consider being with me. Don't feel stressed, we can take it as slow as you want."

          My mind exploded with emotions. Confusion, excitement, fear, and every emotion in between. My first thought was not to respond at all, but that wouldn't have been right. Then I just resorted to asking "Are you serious?" 

          I had to take precautions when it came to boys. Even though I trusted Conner more than any other boy on earth, I still had to be careful. "Yes. I wouldn't have sent you this is it wasn't for the best." Conner responded. 

          I couldn't keep this to myself I had to tell someone, but who? Emma would've told everyone in the world, and I didn't feel confident enough to tell my parents yet. I rarely trusted my parents with my secrets, and Emma would explode knowing that Conner had a thing for me. Maybe I could tell Thomas.

          "Hey Thomas, Conner just asked me out. I don't know what to say and I was hoping that you would have some good advice for me." I texted him. For a small moment it felt good to get that off my chest, until I got the response.

          "I'd say no," Thomas responded. "Why?" I asked. "Because you're too young." he reminded me. This infuriated me, so I simply returned to texting Conner. 

          "I don't know what to say. I'll tell you tomorrow at lunch what my answer is." I switched off my phone, hoping he wouldn't respond. I wasn't anxious about tomorrow since this was a big question that I was not ready to answer.

          It was almost time for lunch and I had completely ignored Conner. I couldn't face him knowing that I had to make a decision. "You can do this," I told myself before walking into the lunchroom. 

          Waiting for me at our table was Em and Jonas. Jonas was Em's best guy friend, and that was the only reason I hadn't punched him. I once had a thing for Jonas when I first moved to SCS, but when I told him, he, very abruptly, rejected me. That broke me, but eventually, I got over him. So, since then I never really enjoyed seeing him, especially when he was "alone" with Em. 

          I sat down at my usual seat and sighed. Conner would be here any moment now, and I still hadn't decided on my answer. "I can't do this," I mumbled, hoping no one had heard me. "Are you okay Indie?" my best friend asked. "I'm fine Em. Just contemplating the meaning of life." I lied.