LJIdol -- counterintuitive

[stacieann15]

Everyone tells her she is strong and independent. A good girl. A smart girl.

So she is having a hard time recognizing herself. Standing at his locker, books clasped across her chest. And hopeful - so hopeful.

Not hopeful that he will ask her out on a date. They are already dating.

Not hopeful that he will kiss her in the hallway.

Not hopeful that he

Comments

[xreesex]

I loved this, well written and so relatable.

[kehlen]

This.

[stacieann15]

Thanks so much Reese! :)

[ldygwynedd]

I wonder why most of us have to go through this, why we have to learn the hard way.

[stacieann15]

Agreed. And why when we go through it do we not recognize that we AREN'T THE ONLY ONE TO EXPERIENCE IT?!

[ldygwynedd]

Here I sit at the age of 55 and wonder how different my life would be if I knew then what I know now.

But I learned from those mistakes and it made me the woman I am today, for better or worse.

[noodledays]

I agree with xreesex, this is extremely relatable, and the emotions felt very tangible. well done.

[stacieann15]

Thank you! :)

[lawchicky]

I can relate to this one :(

[stacieann15]

I hate to say that I was pleased that so many people seemed to relate, but it sure made my high school self feel better. It's nice to know I wasn't alone in that experience. But I am sorry you had to go through it!

[shadowwolf13]

Such a hard lesson to learn

[stacieann15]

Indeed. Thank you for reading!