For Michelle

With Love

Jake and Razorblades

Chapter 1.

As Carter was walking home, He had only 2 things on his mind. Jake and razorblades. He loved to walk in the rain. So did his best friend, Jake. He had known Jake since he was born. Their birthdays were only about a month apart.

When he stepped through the front door, Carter heard what he usually heard nonstop around his house. His mom yelling at his dad, and his dad was breaking something because they were both drunk. Carter didn't care. He was used to it, seeing as that it happened probably more than once a day. He went straight into my room and changed into some dry clothes.

Carter opened the bottom drawer of his dresser and uncovered a stash of about 40 new razorblades. He took one out, unwrapped it, and made three deep gashes on his ankle, thigh, and upper arm. Carter winced, as he had once again gone too far with a razorblade. He lied down on his bed for a couple of minutes to wait for the bleeding to stop so he could head over to Jake's house. He yelled, "Mom, im heading over to Jake's." She didn't hear him. She was too busy yelling at his dad. He didn't care. He knew she wouldn't. She wouldn't care if He was dead in the street. Neither would his dad.

When Carter left, it had stopped raining. He was surprised it had stopped so quickly. He was slightly glad; he didn't want to appear in front of Jake sopping wet.

Jake lived only about 4 houses down from him, so he got there very quickly. Carter was greeted at the door very lively by Jake.

"AAAAAAHH!!!" he was bouncing up and down. "Carter! I'm so glad you're here! Come in!" Jake said.

Jake was usually this happy to see Carter. Carter loved it.

"Jake!!! Hiii!"

"Come here Carter! I have something for you." Carter followed him into his room. He was totally unprepared for what happened next.

As they entered Jake's room, Jake closed the door and locked it. Carter knew that Jake's mom got home at about 5:30, and the clock on his v.c.r. read 4:27. Carter looked back at Jake. His eyes were filled with ecstasy.

"Yes, Jake?" Carter stammered, confused.

"Carter…" Jake trailed off.

Then Jake leaned over and kissed Carter.