Title : Confessions of the Soul
Summary : Lucy Camden goes off to college. She meets people who will affect her life forever..
Author : Cj (aka ruthierocks)
Note : I wrote this story a long time ago and posted it with another account, but then deleted it after thinking I'd never finish it. If you read it then, please don't think that I'm copying someone else's work. I'm also very proud of this story. It's one of my best work's yet and is nothing like any of my other 7th Heaven stories here.
(this story takes place in the 6th season before she met Kevin and she is not engaged to Jeremy)
Confessions Of The Soul :: Chapter Three
***
Later that night, Lucy called her parents on her mobile phone that she'd bought a few months earlier. Ruthie picked up.
"Hello Yasmine?" Ruthie asked.
"No Ruthie, it's me, Lucy," Lucy replied.
"Ok. I was waiting for a call. I guess I'll put you on with Mom," Ruthie said.
"Hold on, are you having a problem with Yasmine?" Lucy asked.
"It's nothing you can help me with. It's not like you can just drop by," Ruthie replied.
"Tell me anyway. I can give you some advice. I'm good at giving advice," Lucy said.
"Ok. Jake broke up with me and I told Yasmine and she said she'd call me right back. I'm really emotional right now, Lucy. I've got all these feelings, and I don't know what to do with them," Ruthie replied.
"What kind of emotions?" Lucy asked.
"Like I'd like to slap Jake. But there's a part of me who wants to give him my love, all my love," Ruthie replied.
"Hold on. You're serious, aren't you?" Lucy asked.
"Of course I'm serious. It's like I'm turning into you at thirteen," Ruthie replied. Lucy rolled her eyes.
"That's not good Ruthie. I know what you're feeling, and I'm telling you this, whatever you do, never let your emotions get the best of you," Lucy commanded.
"Thanks Lucy," Ruthie replied. She handed the phone to Annie.
"Hi Lucy," Annie said.
"Hi Mom," Lucy replied.
"Ruthie's just upset," Annie said.
"Keep an eye on her. I was that age once. It's an awkward age. It's the age of going from a kid," She choked, "To an adult."
"Why are you upset?" Annie asked.
"I just miss you guys. I thought I'd get to see Ruthie grow up. How are the twins? And Simon, how is Simon?" Lucy asked.
"Simon's great. Sam and David are fine. They all miss you. We all miss you. Happy misses you," Annie replied, a tear coming to her eye.
"I guess I better go," Lucy said.
"Ok honey, I understand. The work of a college student is never done," Annie replied.
"Goodbye Mom," Lucy said. She hung up and began crying. She missed them, and she was afraid that Simon, or maybe Ruthie would make a horrifying mistake, and she wouldn't be there for comfort.
***
After she stopped crying, she walked into her dorm and Kinsey had just changed into her pajamas.
"Hey. You miss your family don't you?" Kinsey asked.
"Yeah. Maybe talking with someone will help. Tell me about Lily and Hannah's family. What about yours?" Lucy asked.
"Ok. Hannah has a tough family. She was raised in Fargo, North Dakota. When she was nine, her mom was killed and her dad didn't want her. He sent her to her aunt and uncle here. Her aunt became sick, and died. Her uncle became very abusive and she was taken away to a foster home. Her foster parents let her run wild. Two years ago, Hannah had an abortion. She was into drugs and alcohol. Hannah had it rough," Kinsey replied.
"Wow. I had no idea," Lucy said, "What about Lily?"
"Lily had a normal life. She was the second of four children. She had an older sister, a younger sister, and a younger brother. Her parents made good money and taught the kids right from wrong. All of Lily's siblings are just as nice as she is. Now to my life. My mom didn't want me and I was adopted by two elderly people who I call my parents. I was the only child and was brought up as a Christian," Kinsey replied.
"I'll tell you about me. I was the middle child. I was left out of everything, and still am. I have great siblings. My older sister got into some trouble in her senior year, but other than that, we're all pretty good kids. There are seven of us. Four boys, three girls. My dad is a minister," Lucy said.
"Wow. I still can't get over it. You have six siblings," Kinsey said.
"Yeah. I know. I still have a feeling, though," Lucy replied.
"A feeling?" Kinsey asked.
"It's my little sister. I think she's going to make a fool of herself or something. It's nothing, really," Lucy replied. Kinsey looked at her.
***
Hannah and Lily sat in their dorm room. They were sprawled out on Lily's bed talking.
"So, what do you think the story is?" Hannah asked.
"I think that you need to stop thinking that there is a story because there's not," Lily replied.
"Ok. Why would a girl living a dream life in California come out here in the middle of nowhere? In the hot dry desert that we call home?" Hannah asked.
"Hannah, I know that you think there is a story, but I can assure you that there's not. She probably wanted to get out on her own and live her own life," Lily replied.
"Maybe she's not really from California and she's a spy!" Hannah suggested.
"You're full of it," Lily replied, getting up.
"It's possible," Hannah protested.
"It's also possible that you're full of it," Lily replied. She began to change into her pajamas.
"Ok, ask her when she's going back home if we can go. We've got Christmas break coming up in a couple of months," Hannah replied. Lily looked at her.
"I'm not going to invite us to California for you," Lily stated.
"Oh quit being the good girl. You've got to take chances, Lily," Hannah replied.
"Maybe someday you'll thank me," Lily simply said. She threw her dirty clothes in the corner.
"You are such a pig," Hannah replied.
***
That next morning Lucy was actually awake by the time the alarm went off. She had taken a shower, was dressed, and was now studying and eating pizza while her hair dried. Kinsey rose up and sniffed the air. She quickly scrambled up and got a piece of pizza.
"That is so good!" Kinsey said.
"I know," Lucy replied.
"What are you doing?" Kinsey asked.
"I'm studying our memory verse. Quiz today," Lucy replied.
"Well, I forgot to study. I read the unit, but I didn't memorize the verse. What did we have for creative writing?" Kinsey asked.
"We were supposed to write a page about ourselves including our name, birthday, favorite things, and greatest accomplishments," Lucy replied, recalling the information in her head.
"I didn't do that either," Kinsey simply said.
"I did," Lucy stated, taking a bite of pizza.
"Where did you get this pizza?" Kinsey asked.
"I got it from Pizza Hut. They brought it here," Lucy answered. She then put her hand on her book and tried to recall the verse in her head. It was no use, her concentration was broken. Lucy cursed and then covered her mouth. She had never heard such vulgar words come from her own mouth!
"Lucy?" Kinsey asked.
"Sorry, it just kind of, slipped out," Lucy replied.
"I don't know you very well, but you never seemed to be the kind to cuss," Kinsey stated.
"I don't normally, if you knew me, you'd know that it did truly just slip out," Lucy stammered.
"I'll believe you, but I'd watch it around Hannah, she already thinks you're up to something," Kinsey warned.
"Up to something? What could I be up to?" Lucy asked.
"I don't know. It's just the way Hannah talks," Kinsey replied.
"Thanks for the warning," Lucy said. She tried to recall the verse once more. Still, it was no use.
"What was the unit about?" Kinsey asked.
"You still have time to read it," Lucy suggested. It had only taken her five or ten minutes to read it. She tried to understand and reflect on it.
"I know, but I don't feel like it," Kinsey replied.
"It was mostly about how much God loves us and how to explain it to our children. That's pretty much the point of the book," Lucy explained.
"A parenting guide?" Kinsey asked.
"Kind of. It's trying to teach your children to be Christians I guess," Lucy replied. She wished that Kinsey would take her shower so she could concentrate.
"Ok. I better take my shower," Kinsey said. Lucy let out a sigh of relief. When Kinsey got her clothes and was in the bathroom, Lucy looked at the verse: Oh, that there was such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever! - Deuteronomy 5:29
Summary : Lucy Camden goes off to college. She meets people who will affect her life forever..
Author : Cj (aka ruthierocks)
Note : I wrote this story a long time ago and posted it with another account, but then deleted it after thinking I'd never finish it. If you read it then, please don't think that I'm copying someone else's work. I'm also very proud of this story. It's one of my best work's yet and is nothing like any of my other 7th Heaven stories here.
(this story takes place in the 6th season before she met Kevin and she is not engaged to Jeremy)
Confessions Of The Soul :: Chapter Three
***
Later that night, Lucy called her parents on her mobile phone that she'd bought a few months earlier. Ruthie picked up.
"Hello Yasmine?" Ruthie asked.
"No Ruthie, it's me, Lucy," Lucy replied.
"Ok. I was waiting for a call. I guess I'll put you on with Mom," Ruthie said.
"Hold on, are you having a problem with Yasmine?" Lucy asked.
"It's nothing you can help me with. It's not like you can just drop by," Ruthie replied.
"Tell me anyway. I can give you some advice. I'm good at giving advice," Lucy said.
"Ok. Jake broke up with me and I told Yasmine and she said she'd call me right back. I'm really emotional right now, Lucy. I've got all these feelings, and I don't know what to do with them," Ruthie replied.
"What kind of emotions?" Lucy asked.
"Like I'd like to slap Jake. But there's a part of me who wants to give him my love, all my love," Ruthie replied.
"Hold on. You're serious, aren't you?" Lucy asked.
"Of course I'm serious. It's like I'm turning into you at thirteen," Ruthie replied. Lucy rolled her eyes.
"That's not good Ruthie. I know what you're feeling, and I'm telling you this, whatever you do, never let your emotions get the best of you," Lucy commanded.
"Thanks Lucy," Ruthie replied. She handed the phone to Annie.
"Hi Lucy," Annie said.
"Hi Mom," Lucy replied.
"Ruthie's just upset," Annie said.
"Keep an eye on her. I was that age once. It's an awkward age. It's the age of going from a kid," She choked, "To an adult."
"Why are you upset?" Annie asked.
"I just miss you guys. I thought I'd get to see Ruthie grow up. How are the twins? And Simon, how is Simon?" Lucy asked.
"Simon's great. Sam and David are fine. They all miss you. We all miss you. Happy misses you," Annie replied, a tear coming to her eye.
"I guess I better go," Lucy said.
"Ok honey, I understand. The work of a college student is never done," Annie replied.
"Goodbye Mom," Lucy said. She hung up and began crying. She missed them, and she was afraid that Simon, or maybe Ruthie would make a horrifying mistake, and she wouldn't be there for comfort.
***
After she stopped crying, she walked into her dorm and Kinsey had just changed into her pajamas.
"Hey. You miss your family don't you?" Kinsey asked.
"Yeah. Maybe talking with someone will help. Tell me about Lily and Hannah's family. What about yours?" Lucy asked.
"Ok. Hannah has a tough family. She was raised in Fargo, North Dakota. When she was nine, her mom was killed and her dad didn't want her. He sent her to her aunt and uncle here. Her aunt became sick, and died. Her uncle became very abusive and she was taken away to a foster home. Her foster parents let her run wild. Two years ago, Hannah had an abortion. She was into drugs and alcohol. Hannah had it rough," Kinsey replied.
"Wow. I had no idea," Lucy said, "What about Lily?"
"Lily had a normal life. She was the second of four children. She had an older sister, a younger sister, and a younger brother. Her parents made good money and taught the kids right from wrong. All of Lily's siblings are just as nice as she is. Now to my life. My mom didn't want me and I was adopted by two elderly people who I call my parents. I was the only child and was brought up as a Christian," Kinsey replied.
"I'll tell you about me. I was the middle child. I was left out of everything, and still am. I have great siblings. My older sister got into some trouble in her senior year, but other than that, we're all pretty good kids. There are seven of us. Four boys, three girls. My dad is a minister," Lucy said.
"Wow. I still can't get over it. You have six siblings," Kinsey said.
"Yeah. I know. I still have a feeling, though," Lucy replied.
"A feeling?" Kinsey asked.
"It's my little sister. I think she's going to make a fool of herself or something. It's nothing, really," Lucy replied. Kinsey looked at her.
***
Hannah and Lily sat in their dorm room. They were sprawled out on Lily's bed talking.
"So, what do you think the story is?" Hannah asked.
"I think that you need to stop thinking that there is a story because there's not," Lily replied.
"Ok. Why would a girl living a dream life in California come out here in the middle of nowhere? In the hot dry desert that we call home?" Hannah asked.
"Hannah, I know that you think there is a story, but I can assure you that there's not. She probably wanted to get out on her own and live her own life," Lily replied.
"Maybe she's not really from California and she's a spy!" Hannah suggested.
"You're full of it," Lily replied, getting up.
"It's possible," Hannah protested.
"It's also possible that you're full of it," Lily replied. She began to change into her pajamas.
"Ok, ask her when she's going back home if we can go. We've got Christmas break coming up in a couple of months," Hannah replied. Lily looked at her.
"I'm not going to invite us to California for you," Lily stated.
"Oh quit being the good girl. You've got to take chances, Lily," Hannah replied.
"Maybe someday you'll thank me," Lily simply said. She threw her dirty clothes in the corner.
"You are such a pig," Hannah replied.
***
That next morning Lucy was actually awake by the time the alarm went off. She had taken a shower, was dressed, and was now studying and eating pizza while her hair dried. Kinsey rose up and sniffed the air. She quickly scrambled up and got a piece of pizza.
"That is so good!" Kinsey said.
"I know," Lucy replied.
"What are you doing?" Kinsey asked.
"I'm studying our memory verse. Quiz today," Lucy replied.
"Well, I forgot to study. I read the unit, but I didn't memorize the verse. What did we have for creative writing?" Kinsey asked.
"We were supposed to write a page about ourselves including our name, birthday, favorite things, and greatest accomplishments," Lucy replied, recalling the information in her head.
"I didn't do that either," Kinsey simply said.
"I did," Lucy stated, taking a bite of pizza.
"Where did you get this pizza?" Kinsey asked.
"I got it from Pizza Hut. They brought it here," Lucy answered. She then put her hand on her book and tried to recall the verse in her head. It was no use, her concentration was broken. Lucy cursed and then covered her mouth. She had never heard such vulgar words come from her own mouth!
"Lucy?" Kinsey asked.
"Sorry, it just kind of, slipped out," Lucy replied.
"I don't know you very well, but you never seemed to be the kind to cuss," Kinsey stated.
"I don't normally, if you knew me, you'd know that it did truly just slip out," Lucy stammered.
"I'll believe you, but I'd watch it around Hannah, she already thinks you're up to something," Kinsey warned.
"Up to something? What could I be up to?" Lucy asked.
"I don't know. It's just the way Hannah talks," Kinsey replied.
"Thanks for the warning," Lucy said. She tried to recall the verse once more. Still, it was no use.
"What was the unit about?" Kinsey asked.
"You still have time to read it," Lucy suggested. It had only taken her five or ten minutes to read it. She tried to understand and reflect on it.
"I know, but I don't feel like it," Kinsey replied.
"It was mostly about how much God loves us and how to explain it to our children. That's pretty much the point of the book," Lucy explained.
"A parenting guide?" Kinsey asked.
"Kind of. It's trying to teach your children to be Christians I guess," Lucy replied. She wished that Kinsey would take her shower so she could concentrate.
"Ok. I better take my shower," Kinsey said. Lucy let out a sigh of relief. When Kinsey got her clothes and was in the bathroom, Lucy looked at the verse: Oh, that there was such a heart in them that they would fear Me and always keep all My commandments, that it might be well with them and with their children forever! - Deuteronomy 5:29