Struggles Without A Heart
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Chapter 1: Youthful Rebellion (Elijah "Eli" Goldsworthy)
It was the first of April. I stood waiting by my locker for her. But I would have to wait constant hours filled with teachers before I could see that cute little face. It was almost the same face you saw on a TV show. Finally she showed up. "Hello cutie. How's your day been? Mine has been horrible." I brushed a strand of hair away from her face. Her straight, black hair made her more perfect. The girl I loved was talking to me about her day, and all I cared about was making her feel better. "Are your parents still fighting?" I asked her that quiet but meaningful question. With a sigh and a scared whimper she whispered in my ear, "My father died last night." As I stood frozen she clung to my body and I felt tears soak my Dead Hand shirt. It reminded me of my best friend Clare's past.
Sirens wailed outside the Edwards' house. My 6 year old legs carried me to the ambulance, but only that far. "Eli. Don't go any farther. Clare is fine, it was Helen." I heard weeping come from the upstairs bedroom of the Edwards house. It was the same weeping I had heard many times, mother and/or father yelling, seeing druggies around Ontario, it was all the same. By the time I tried to remember all the times I had heard Clare cry I was already in a warm embrace. "I-I," the sobbing never stopped, "I miss her Eli! I'll never be able to feel her hug. I'll never get to have a meal with her ever again!" I felt so bad for her. She had lost the most important thing in her life. "It will be alright Clare. I'll always be right by your side for you. I promise."
So far I have kept my promise. I couldn't see Clare though; she went to Degrassi Community High. I wrapped my arm around Julia's shoulder and gave her a quick chaste kiss on her cheek. All I could think about was how she felt.
I left school early that day; I wanted to comfort Julia with a surprise. I was never sure what gift a girl like Julia would want. So as soon as she came out of her last class I panicked. I hid from her as she walked outside the school with a mob of giants. She passed by me, but I was sure she was looking all over for me. Her eyes kept on moving from left to right, scanning for my jet black hair, emerald eyes, and perfect smile. I took her in my arms and kissed her. Her first reaction was being shocked, after that her hazel eyes closed. I put my arm around her hips as soon as the kiss was over. I knew there was nothing I could do more than be there for her. I took her on a walk through the Larkwood forest. In front of my eyes I saw the most beautiful thing ever, an abandoned church had been destroyed, but the beauty would last there forever. With a stone the fell off the wall I carved Eli + Julia in a heart. I saw her face turn from a frown to her showing her crystal white teeth. She decided we should leave our portrait here.
I was next to my new girlfriend Julia in line. The date I promised to keep in my mind, March 25, 2010. We had finally gotten out of and away from the harsh bullying air blowing Julia's scarf back. There were cameras everywhere. The photographer, Sheldon Stein, had chosen a new camera for each new person or each group of people. Julia and I had gotten an old antique camera that looked like it came out of a movie from the early 1900's. She crossed her arms and tried her hardest not to smile. Her black overcoat buttoned up to the top, in Ontario, it was just getting past winter. I did not smile either. Her life was beginning to be horrible and I could not smile while my love's life was fading away.
I hid the portrait behind some wood pieces so she got my message that I would never forget March 25, 2010.