Chapter 10
Abby was confused. It was almost midnight. What was Gordie doing here this late? He was carrying something in his hands. Whatever it was, it looked like a note. He motioned for Abby to come outside. Reluctantly, she got up, yawned, and dragged herself down the stairs to go meet Gordie. Once she got outside, he was gone. Only the note was left on the grass, a rock holding it down from being blown away. She walked towards it and picked it up. Here is what it read,
Dear Abby,
I know this might sound stupid, but I had to leave you this note. This afternoon, Chris came over to my house and told me about your Teddy problem. He said you weren't really sure if you liked him, and that most likely you didn't. I took this as my chance. I have wanted to talk to you about this for a long time. Abby, I really like you. You have been my best friend for a long time and I just couldn't stop loving you. I try to every day because it feels so impossible that you could ever like me. A girl like you deserves someone less sensitive than me, someone like Chris who is tough. I have tried to not show weakness. The time I told you that you and Teddy need to make up, I did that to try not to look or sound obvious. I wish I had the guts to talk to you about this in person.
You are one of the only people who really understand what I have gone through. Both of our brothers died and both of our father's don't care about us. I just want to be able to share that with someone. I love you,
Gordie
Abby put down the note as she finished it, the words still ringing in her head. I love you, I love you, I love you. Chris had been right, she was in deep shit.
"Oh Teddy and Gordie. Why do you have to complicate things for me? Why can't we all just be friends like always?" Abby whispered to herself. The words were carried away into the wind, as if nature knew, that would not happen easily.