They say Seasonal Affective Disorder is a thing, and I absolutely believe them. They also say people in sunny climates have trouble dealing with unpleasant emotions. It seems no matter where you live, you can't win on that front. But, for me, I feel this restlessness... an unhappiness I can't quite pin. Is it anxiety? … Continue reading Winter or Restlessness?
"No one told me that." I could feel myself hyperventilating. With this many people around, I seriously needed to lock it down. "I guess we all thought you knew." Sarah's voice was calm and low. She, too, seemed all too aware of our surroundings, and I couldn't be more grateful. "Abbie, you had to know … Continue reading Lost in Love
I can't believe it. I was kissing Charlie Rose. The Charlie Rose. The Charlie Rose of the It Could Only Be You number one hit from the radio. The Charlie Rose I was screaming at while he sang on stage just an hour ago. The Charlie Rose that noticed me out of thousands of people in the crowd and pulled me … Continue reading Work in Progress…
This was written after seeing Rachel's Picture Prompt. If you haven't checked out her blog, you should. She gazed out the window watching the snow fall. Christmas was tough. Although it had been three years since they'd received the news, the holiday still held a fresh pain that, at times, took her breath away. Not … Continue reading An Imperfect Holiday
What was it that lead you to cuff me? What in me signaled immediate defeat? How did you know I'd always hold my tongue? Always stay in control? Why do I continue to hold it together when I can see your game? Why am I unable to call out your hate? When will I learn … Continue reading Control
I settled on the Ratatouille and handed my menu to the waiter, feeling Nathan's eyes remain on my neck. His stare left me both full of trepidation but also full of power. My eyes wandered over him as he ordered. Dark hair. Green eyes. Crooked nose. Sexy lips. Broad shoulders. He was perfection. The weak … Continue reading Installment 4: Thea
Read the earlier installments here: Installment 1, Installment 2 I'd love to hear your thoughts! I was nervous as hell as I walked to the table. I could feel my throat close and my mouth dry. Thank God Sara let me borrow these heels. I should really work on upping my sexy clothes options if I ever … Continue reading Installment 3: Thea
Although you're welcome to read the post below as a standalone item, it may make more sense if you start at the beginning of the story with Installment 1. Also, fair warning for language. I shook my head as I put the key in the ignition. I had no idea how Thea was going to … Continue reading Installment 2: Nathan
I smiled as he rolled over and into my view. “I can’t believe how lucky I am to be with you,” Nathan whispered in my ear as I stretched my arms around his neck, drawing his lips to mine for a good morning kiss. I smiled against his mouth, loving that this was the way … Continue reading Installment 1: Thea
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