Faded definition is - having lost freshness , depth of color or life. I can't meet her eyes;She's crying, wondering why her boy has cut ties with her, and here I am offering whatever little comfort and information I can give this woman who was basically my second Mother. She lifts her head unkempt auburn locks falling into her face, her weary and tired gaze, weighed down by pain and confusion she spok- No she didn't speak she forced out a these words. "When did things get so ba-?" She couldn't even finish her own sentence she chocked on her own tears but I understood. I sat on the plush chair and solemnly sunk into love seat and let my thoughts wander. . " I think I know exactly when he started getting worst; Junior year, that's when. But where not looking for a when, Alans mother and I, his used to be befriend need a why. A why did he push us away ? Why doesn't he tell us he's hurting ? Why did he run away to a college half way across the country to run away from us all ? Why doesn't he come back? Why does he so avidly avoid us when his teachers say he's there? Why does he not tell anybody what happened during Junior year? Its been a year since his leaving, its as if Junior year is a huge puzzle and he took half the pieces and left with them so we could never find out. But as someone who at least still cares for him I wont let his little dissapearing act come into fruition. Because this year I will be enrolling in St. Leonardo University, his only choice will have to be giving me answers. I WONT LET HIM FADE