LJ Idol 7, Week 16: Open Topic

[black_aspect]

A few things you have to understand about Toby and me before we begin:

We lived on the same block since the day we were born, although we didn’t notice each other until we got put in the same classroom in first grade. Well, I noticed him, anyway. Everyone noticed Toby the first day, for two reasons: one, because the kid’s eyes were so bad that he

Comments

[soprano1790]

I love this. I can't believe you actually hit him though, and he still wanted to be your friend. What a great story!

[black_aspect]

Thank you!

[myrna_bird]

"our first grade teacher hated questions." I think that was not a good thing. Seems like it would deter kids from learning.
Toby was forgiving...valued your friendship. Kids are resilient. Just like in your story, it's the parents who don't get along. I'm glad you and Toby worked it out.

[black_aspect]

Aw, thanks.

[creature_girl08]

Wow, this was one great story. I hit a boy once but it was in the 5th grade. And how amazing that we are alike in the not wanting to be in groups department. Do you still know Toby to this day?

[black_aspect]

He vanished around the end of fifth grade, then, amazingly, resurfaced again around high school. Still with the glasses.

[creature_girl08]

All be darn. Amazing how people come and go in our lives.

[team_jessie]

This was an absolute joy to read!

[black_aspect]

Thank you!

[basric]

A very sweet childhood memory. Shared quite well. Excellent writing.

[black_aspect]

Thanks!