Lela
I am dressed in my track outfit, I have a track meet and I am waiting for my turn to run. I run anchor, so I am the one on my team to cross the finish line. One thing I love about track is the way it makes me feel, it is nothing else matters. The only thing that matters when I run is the running. I feel so free. It is almost my turn to run. Jerrica and the others are here to watch as well as all the Starlight Girls.
I took my turn and I ran so fast, it felt like I was flying. Waiting for me at the finish line was this guy I had been seeing. His name is Matthew and he is 18, captain of the football team, captain of the basketball team. He even has his own apartment. Jerrica does not like me seeing Matthew, since I am only fourteen. Actually, I am close to being fifteen. She told to me that I couldn't see him anymore; I just haven't had the heart to tell me yet.
As I crossed the finish line, breaking the ribbon, Matt picks me up in excitement, and swings me around. "Yeah Lela, you did it." He said excitedly.
As Matt puts me down I see Jerrica standing there. I knew I had to tell him now, I told Jerrica that I had already told him and I didn't.
"Matthew, I am so sorry, but I can't see you anymore." I said trying to look him in the face. Matthew seemed so hurt; I didn't want to do it like this but I had no choice. I left the field with Jerrica, I turned back to see Matthew sit on the bench so broken hearted. I felt so bad for him; I didn't want to break up with him. I care about him, but I can't say that I am in love with him. I have been foster girl for most of my life; I don't know what love is, or what it is suppose to feel like.
I let everyone congratulate me on my win. I am still thinking about hurt Matt seemed. I have to go talk to him.
"Jerrica, if it is okay, I am going to celebrate my win with my team. I will get one of the other girls to drive me home later." I asked.
"Okay, don't forget curfew is at 10." She said.
I walked over to my teammates and left the school with them.
