Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Short Stories

He sat next to her, watching a movie on a laptop. He always downloaded movies illegally, but never got caught, and that was how he liked it everytime.
Next to him, Amanda slept, with nothing apart from her clothes to keep her warm. the pink shawl was no help against the air-conditioning of the room. James had no idea why he had agreed to follow her to the empty gallery. Of course, it being in school, it was always open and available for student use, but not many people used it anyway.
James looked at Amanda, he definately had no idea why he skipped school just for this, and it wasn't because of the free movies he had to watch. It had to be something more, something that probably was proportionate to the meaning of life itself.
By this time, James had completely ignored the movie, and was thinking to himself. In just three days, he had built a friendship with Amanda, and had shared with her more than he shared with his best friends. Three days, and it was enough to make him feel comfortable around her.
Amanda was silent, she didn't snore, and looked sweet under the dim light. James took out his earpieces, and knelt next to her.
There was something about this girl that made him feel different, and even though he had a girlfriend, she wasn't able to make him feel this way.
James bent over to her face, and with hesitation at every second, touched her lips with his.

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