Just Breath

Everleigh turned 18 and was finally able to get away. Get away from the abuse, the anger, the hate. She turned 18, packed up her life, and planned on starting again. Small towns hold dirty dirty secrets. Everleigh was moving to the Big Apple, and leaving this podunk town behind her..... until she met him.

Forrest is your typical Southern boy. He loves his momma, his truck, and The Alley. He runs his daddys old bowling alley. It was left to his Momma when his daddy passed away. But Tessa Joe, Momma, ain't got it in her to run it anymore. Forrest spends all of his time caring for his sick momma, and running the family business. He is way too busy to even think about anything else..... until he met her.

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I got off of the bus in some rinkydink town with the intention of finding a motel for the night, and the nearest fast food joint. I noticed that across the street there was a motel 8, and beside that was some kind of bowling alley. 'Barker Lanes' is what the sign said.

'Well, hopefully this dump at least has some decent food' I muttered to myself as I walked in.

The first thing I saw was some guy behind the counter. He was handing out shoes.

'Excuse me? Do y'all have a restaurant here?' I think I scared the guy because his eyes seemed to widen.

'Uhh. Yeah! We got burgers and dogs over to the left! I'm Forrest'

He stuck his hand out. I shook it, but only because I don't want to continue this awkward conversation any longer. I start to walk away but Forrest stops me.

'Hey! What's your name?'

I sigh. I am not here to make friends. Friends are only good for three things. Hurting you, ruining your life, and slowing you down.

'Everleigh'

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I stink at descriptions, but please read.