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"I love you."

September 20, 2009
By unwrittenlove DIAMOND, Mount Berry, Georgia
unwrittenlove DIAMOND, Mount Berry, Georgia
61 articles 11 photos 153 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it dosent, then it was never meant to be" -anonymous


“Just trust me.” Cody kept his voice low. I laughed again and walked in the direction he told me to. When my toes finally touched sand, Cody took his hands away. We took our shoes off and left them by the road. I walked up to the water and closed my eyes as the water lapped at my feet. Cody walked up and stood beside me.

“What are you thinking about?” he murmured. A tingle ran up my spine as I answered.

“I’m thinking about the time we first met,” I whispered back.

“Do you remember that long back?”

“Yeah,” I admitted. “Didn’t it go like…?”

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I set out my peanut butter and jelly sandwich on the napkin beside my chocolate pudding. I was just about to take a bite when I heard footsteps come up behind me.

“Move. I want that seat.” I turned to see the boy who just spoke to me. He was tall for his age and had shaggy black hair that hung down in front of eyes. He flipped the hair out of his eyes so I could see his eyes. They were a dark green. I glared at him.

“No,” I commented. I went back to eating my sandwich. Suddenly, I felt a shove and I fell on the ground. My mom always said I was a strong, independent girl; so I pushed myself up and swung around to face him. “Get. Out. Of. My. Seat.”

“No,” he repeated, so I pushed him back. He fell on his face and I slid back into my seat. As he pulled himself up and glanced at him. He stared at me for a moment and then smiled. “You’re okay kid. I’m Cody.”

“I’m Jennifer but you can call me Jen.” I grinned at him as he sat down beside me. I handed him half of my sandwich.

“I think we are going to be best friends Jen,” he laughed and bit into his sandwich.

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“I still can’t believe that was first grade,” Cody sat down beside me as I pulled my knees up to my chest.

“I know right?” I took a glance at him. He was staring out at the sea with a thoughtful look on his face. “What are you thinking about?” He smiled at me; his eyes were gleaming.

“Do you really want to know?” when I nodded he looked back at the ocean. “I was remembering our first kiss.” I giggled remembering too.

“Wasn’t it in sixth grade?” I turned to him.

“Yeah,” he said. “We were…”

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We were still best friends. Even though Jen and I had a lot of fights, we never stopped being friends. Everyone in our class was kissing but us. Katie came to me one day at lunch.

“Everyone is giving me crap about having virgin lips,” she complained sitting down on the lawn beside me.

“Virgin lips?” I chuckled. She glared at me and I stopped, looking back at my friends on the playground.

“It gets so annoying,” She wailed and buried her face in her arms. I sighed dramatically and put my hand on her shoulder.

“Jen,” I poked her but she didn’t budge. “Jen,” I said even louder. She looked up and I could see tears streaming down her face. Her mascara was ruined; she had just begun to use a little makeup-her mom only allowed lip gloss and mascara- so she looked like a raccoon.

“What?” her voice broke and I put my hand on her cheek. She froze in place. I hesitated in the way a man hesitates before a kiss. Then I leaned in and pressed my lips to her frozen ones. As I slowly pulled back I could feel the eyes of the entire sixth grade on us. Jen stared at me wide-eyed and I took my hand away. I stood up and got ready to go play basketball when I heard her whisper, “Thanks.”

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“Let’s go; it’s getting late.” My voice broke on the last word. I wiped my tears on my arm but they kept coming down.

“Jen, are you crying?” I could hear Cody’s voice, frantic as he reached out to me. I pulled back, scared.

“No, I’m fine,” I quickly answered but a sob escaped me, giving me away. I crumpled to the ground and cried. “I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay,” Cody’s voice was right beside me now. “Sit up Jen.” I obeyed and he sat up beside me.

“It’s just been so long.” I leaned against his strong shoulder fitting into him like I always belonged.

“I know,” he whispered and I looked out onto the horizon. The colors of the sunset popped out at me. The vibrant oranges, purples, yellows, and reds didn’t seem to fit my mood. Suddenly, I sat up alarmed. “What’s wrong?”

“I have to go,” I felt a rush of déjà-vu as I seized my purse and ran away. I ran away from him, the memories, and the love I used to have.

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I watched her run away with graceful movements, some that I cannot even manage. Her dark brown hair flew out from behind her as she rounded the corner and moved towards the boat. I felt broken inside. It felt just like the day I left her at the airport. I realized that she had taken half of me with her. But I couldn’t love her; I love Emily. I stalked off in concentration towards the boat.

On my way there I was seized by small arms that wrapped around my waist. I turned to look at Emily who had a huge smile on her face. I contrasted her with Jen. Emily was short in everything; her height was five foot even, her blonde hair hung straight, cut at her chin, every day, and her hands can barely touch my hair. Jen was totally different. She was a tall 5’9”, she had long lithe arms and legs, and her eyes shined with excitement every time I laugh or smile at her. I leaned down to Emily’s level to hear her voice.

“I love you,” her wind chime voice declared.

“I love you too,” I said back before I kissed her. But there was something in the back of my mind telling me that I didn’t.


The author's comments:
I am writnign a love novel and this is an exerpt from it. Hope you like it

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on Feb. 10 2010 at 12:57 pm
JohnnyDeppLover123 DIAMOND, Holyoke, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.
William Shakespeare

Great piece you have there... : ]

stormie. GOLD said...
on Feb. 4 2010 at 9:01 pm
stormie. GOLD, Toronto, Other
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Favorite Quote:
ѕcаттεя мε аcяоѕѕ тнε ѕкy; аи∂ juѕт lιкε а ѕтая, ι'll ѕнιиε fоя yоu.♥

this is a great piece. i really liked it.

but just one thing.... isn't the peanut butter and jelly sandwich part taken from and episode of iCarly?? because it sounds exactly like the episode where they show how Sam and Carly first met. right down to the "you're okay kid." Sam says after Carly pushes her back, except it's Cody that says it instead of Sam....

on Feb. 4 2010 at 8:11 pm
VampiericRain GOLD, Amarillo, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
Would you like a side of epic with that fail?

YEAH!!!!! Happy Day!!!!!! XD

MOGLEY BRONZE said...
on Feb. 4 2010 at 7:45 pm
MOGLEY BRONZE, Lubbock, Texas
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holy crap !! That was ah-mazing! You should let me now when you finish the novel so i can finish reading it!

on Feb. 4 2010 at 7:12 pm
unwrittenlove DIAMOND, Mount Berry, Georgia
61 articles 11 photos 153 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it dosent, then it was never meant to be" -anonymous

Aw. Thanks for the feedback. ironic huh? haha. :)

on Feb. 4 2010 at 6:59 pm
unwrittenlove DIAMOND, Mount Berry, Georgia
61 articles 11 photos 153 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it dosent, then it was never meant to be" -anonymous

Thanks. The novel is still a work in progress. It's hard with school, track and other clubs going on. haha. I will let you read it when I'm finished. Thanks again! XD

on Feb. 4 2010 at 6:58 pm
unwrittenlove DIAMOND, Mount Berry, Georgia
61 articles 11 photos 153 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it dosent, then it was never meant to be" -anonymous

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the comments! I understand about the title. The novel is actually called "Innocent Kiss". haha. i will definitly check out your writing! Thanks again! :)

on Feb. 4 2010 at 3:58 pm
VampiericRain GOLD, Amarillo, Texas
12 articles 0 photos 137 comments

Favorite Quote:
Would you like a side of epic with that fail?

OMGOSH! This is an AMAZING piece! >.< Love it! You should finish the book so I can read it! >.<

I like how the picture goes with the story.

on Feb. 4 2010 at 2:09 pm
MissFaber SILVER, Wayne, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
Nothing Less.

It's an absolutely GREAT piece of writing. In fact, my style is kind of similar. If you don't mind, could you rate and comment on my writing?

One thing though: the title is really cliche. But other than that, it's great.

on Feb. 4 2010 at 1:00 pm
EmilyRosiePosie BRONZE, Hancock, Maine
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haha i cried to cuz my names emily lol and the same thing id happening to me to...weird

on Jan. 2 2010 at 9:46 pm
unwrittenlove DIAMOND, Mount Berry, Georgia
61 articles 11 photos 153 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it dosent, then it was never meant to be" -anonymous

Thank you soooo much! No one has ever said that to me! It means so much! I love to write stories and that is the beginning of one of my novels!

on Jan. 2 2010 at 8:02 pm
BeautifulSimplicity BRONZE, St. Louis, Missouri
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Favorite Quote:
We keep it light, until it's time to go dark. Then we go pitch black.

THIS IS PRETTY GOOD, i really like it, it hink u have a lot of talent, good louck, and i thnk u will be the next stephine Myers ;)

jatz318 SILVER said...
on Dec. 31 2009 at 2:27 am
jatz318 SILVER, East Brunswick, New Jersey
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Really cute and well written. Only thing...if this is a novel you're gonna have to work on your tenses. Otherwise I think its perfect!

on Dec. 22 2009 at 11:54 pm
iluv2write BRONZE, Mpls, Minnesota
4 articles 0 photos 4 comments

Favorite Quote:
Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game

This would be a book i would actually read!! I loved it <3

on Dec. 22 2009 at 12:37 pm
M.McDougall BRONZE, Martinsburg, West Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
sometimes you have to forget how you feel and remeber what you deserve.

wow. this was amazing. i wanna read the novel. (:

on Nov. 30 2009 at 5:24 pm
Babygrape<3 BRONZE, Henderson, Nevada
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oh my goodness! that was such an amazing story! absolutely beautiful :)

The reader! said...
on Nov. 26 2009 at 11:01 am
Can't wait to read it!

on Nov. 23 2009 at 9:20 pm
unwrittenlove DIAMOND, Mount Berry, Georgia
61 articles 11 photos 153 comments

Favorite Quote:
"If you love something, let it go. If it comes back to you, its yours forever. If it dosent, then it was never meant to be" -anonymous

Thank you! :) I will don't worry! It's a novel I'm working on

The reader! said...
on Nov. 23 2009 at 9:10 pm
I loved this story. It's like how can you love two people at the same time...you should write about what happens next. I would love to hear.

on Nov. 8 2009 at 6:14 pm
SapphireBelle BRONZE, Dallas, Texas
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(: this is great (:keep writing(: