Holding Hearts

Chapter 3:

Josh Taylor

I'm so done with that girl. She... what did she do? I guess I just needed her to like me. She claims she did. Would she lie to me? No, she wouldn't. Maybe over the summer I can fix things. I said really mean stuff about her though. She's reached out to me, but I've passed up the opportunity. Why did I do that? That was so dumb. She's right, too. I did come to my senses. I wonder what shes doing now.

How long can I keep this act up? I told everyone I like Caroline. I asked her out at a huge party, for Pete's sake! She'll never take me back. I destroyed Adeline's heart and I don't think she'll have the heart to take me back. Then again, I was mad at her and she did get on my nerves with all the texting. I guess I could try to forget about her and focus on Caroline. But I'll never be able to forget the five years of memories we share and I loved her. She's making me go crazy. I missed that feeling...

I'm just gonna text her. She's wanted me to txt her for a month now. She couldn't have found someone else already.

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To: Adeline

From: Josh

Hey, babe. I know I screwed up and you were right. I need you. I'm really sorry.

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To: Josh

From: Adeline

Omg! I'm so glad u texted me!!! I missed u! Jerk! Why didn't you text me or talk to me?

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I guess I really wanted u to like me...

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That wasn't a great way to deal with it... you kinda broke my heart. I cried a lot and you expect me to just say okay let's be friends after all u say is sorry!!!

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I know, I know. I'm soooooo sorry. Please forgive me... I just want to be friends again. I don't really kno what else to say...

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Okay. We can be friends. But I don't know if I can go out with you... Especially since you apparently like Caroline?

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No. I was trying to make you jealous. I don't even think she likes me.

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Yeah she doesn't. Right now your girl less because I was going to go out with you until u crushed my heart so....

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Yeah do you want to hangout tomorrow?

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Well, this is awkward... I have a date tomorrow....

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Seriously? You did find someone?

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Yup! Sorry. I hope we can be friends. I really missed you though.

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I'm sorry...

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Yeah well it's getting late... I'm going to bed.

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Good night. Sweet dreams.

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Remember... I always have room for more friends...and I always, always have room for you - especially you  - in my heart... I really missed you... Good night.

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Holy crap! How did she do that? Is she lying to me? What's going on here? I'm gonna track "him" down and make sure the can't have her. She's been mine for five years and I can't let her slip away. She means too much to me. I'm so lost. I really shouldn't have left her like that! What was I thinking? I still love her.

Holding Hearts

Chapter 2:

Justin Underwood

"No, man. She's really hot. I mean like her heart is, too. I might be falling for her and it's only been a couple of hours." I said.

"Just play it cool and everything will be fine," said Ben, my friend.

I didn't think I'd even like her. After she came to my house this morning, I followed her back to her house. We took a walk and talked. She's from Atlanta. She has a younger brother. She has a beautiful voice and can play the piano. She's funny, too. I said 'So do you like football?' and she said 'Well, I'll watch it, but I'd much rather be playing video games or doing something lazy than playing it.' Okay, it's probably not very funny to you, but I told her what I liked- video games, football, ect.- and she replied like that. She's perfect. I don't think she's ever fall for me. Plus, when I asked her if she'd ever dated a guy, she said not really, but that one guy liked her for five years and then suddenly wouldn't talk to her anymore. Just by the way she talked about him, I know she still has feelings for him. I mean, she teared up! She isn't thinking about me! She's still thinking about him.

"This dinner is fabulous!" said mom.

"Thank you! I tried a new rub on the steak," said Mr. Bennet.

"Well, it's really great," I said.

"Why don't we go into the living room and talk?" dad asked.

While they went to talk, Adeline took my hand and pulled me upstairs. We opened her window and climbed onto the roof. 

"So...how'd you like dinner?" she asked.

I couldn't concentrate on what she said. I was too busy looking to her eyes. The moon was coming up and she looked stunning. I didn't know what to say because I hadn't really heard her clearly. She said something about liking something. I panicked and said what was ringing in my ears all day.

"Will you go out with me?"

"What?" she said puzzled.

Oh no. What did I do? Did I really just ask that? I just ruined everything. I thought I did. She just looked at me and smiled. I really didn't know how to take that. What was that supposed to mean? 

"Yeah. I would," she smiled.

Really? Score! I almost screamed! Thank you, God!

"Great."

I can't believe I just said that so calmly. 

"How about tomorrow?"

"When?"

"All day. and then we can go to a movie tomorrow night," I said.

"Hmmm... I don't know if I can handle a whole day with you, but I'll give it a shot." she smiled.

Really? Are you serious? How are you so perfect? There wasn't a more perfect answer. She makes me feel like a loser. Maybe that's why I like her so much. She's real. 

Holding Hearts

Chapter 1:

Adeline Bennet

I've never really had anything huge and exciting happen to me. I mean, I'm just a normal, everyday girl. I've always wished that one day I'd live out my dream of being a fashion designer, but I don't know if I'm outrageous enough. I'm simple with style. I've been pretty lucky with boys. Josh Taylor, a sweet, charming, and not to mention, hot boy liked me for five years. Until all of a sudden, he decided he was done with me. I'll never know why. I've had some boy problems, though. Here. Grab a seat and let me explain. It was the summer of eighth grade...

"Wake up, honey," said mom.

"What? I'ts summer. why are you getting me up so early?" I replied groggily. 

"Um, sweetie, it's 10:30."

"What?!" I scrambled to get ready.

You see, since it was summer, usually I would have nothing to do, but today was a special day. This new family was moving in down the street. Whenever anyone moves in, I try to make their move more comfortable. I've done that ever since a family brought us brownies when we moved in. It made us feel really great and I want to spread that feeling to everyone and it was a freshman that was moving in. Whoever it was was going to go to Cardinal Mooney High School with me. I was so excited to have some other kids in the neighborhood other than a few ten year olds and some toddlers. 

"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Underwood. It's great to meet you. I brought some brownies! I just made them last night for you," I said.

"Thank you very much. We really appreciate your kindness, um?" Mrs. Underwood said.

"Adeline. You can just call me Addie or Adeline. My family and I live up the street at 8205. Maybe, after you finish unpacking, you could come to our house for dinner tonight. We're having steak. What do you say?" I asked.

"Yeah. We'd love to come." 

Who said that? Maybe it's her brother. Then, out of the darkness, came this boy. And a hot one at that. Wow, he's really cute. Who is he? 'Looks like he might be my age.

"Hey. My name's Justin. Nice to meet you. Are you going to Cardinal Mooney, too?" Justin asked.

"Um, yeah. Well, I'll see you tonight," I blushed. 

He grew up in Indianapolis. He's moved around a lot, but his parents promised that this is the last move - at least for four years. He's an only child. He's into video games and football and he's just perfect! And I think he might be into me. I might be into him. Maybe...

Hey, everybody! i haven't posted anything in a while, but I got a great idea yesterday. I don't mean to brag, but I am a pretty good writer. I was looking through some blogs and I found one that gave me a spectacular idea. I am going to write a book. I've already written a child's book and a young adult's novel, but now this is going to be a love story. I hope maybe a publisher will see it and might give my book a chance! I'll submit the book in chapters. Enjoy! <3