The Journal of the Smartest and Loneliest Woman

I don't on anything from Recess except for a few characters and the plot.

Chapter 6

"Gretch, do you think we'll be friends in high school?" Thomas asked, in a hesitant voice.

I answered, "Sure Thomas I'm glad that I've met you." It was our eight grade year and I was relieved even though I've grown cold. I thought about my friends in Third Street ever so often. I hadn't smiled ever since the news that dad was having his new woman around. Thomas comes over often and makes me smile more than I have in months. He often helps me with my experiments and I begin to notice I was drawing more to Thomas himself instead of the memory of T. J. I knew for a long time T. J. was Spinelle's. I didn't brother so I just remained friends with him. I suddenly hear a tap on my window I open it and it was Thomas.

"THOMAS WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE SO LATE!"

He had a smile on his face but a sad look in his eyes. He gives me his favorite Albert Einstein book with all his works. I asked "Thomas?" He suddenly hugs me which surprises me to no limit not even a quadratic equation. He also kisses me once and it seemed like he was trying to tell me something.

He whispered, "I have to move Gretch I don't want to go and leave you." I blush that's the first time a guy has ever said that to me. I shed a few tears and shout, "WHY AGAIN?" He hugged me and I was so bruised I lose so many friends. The next morning came way to soon as I see Thomas getting ready to leave here forever. That summer I was so alone even though I notice my friends playing with one another. Another thorn was stuck in my heart as I long for the companions I once had and losing the only one I made in middle school.

A day had passed after he left and suddenly I read in the paper a horrible crash took place last night. The name Thomas Hawk appeared and it said in bold letters dead. I feel really hallow inside as the echoing pain is in my head. I look at the book he gave me and throw myself at it avoiding any conversation with dad and Her. I did errands and that but I really didn't have the heart to go outside. I begin my first step to a life of total solitude.

I wake up in a cold sweat and look at my clock much to my dismay it's 5:15. I look at the book I keep close to my heart ever since the crash. Every now and then I still wonder what if I went to the same school as my friends or what if I talked to them when I saw them outside. When I do I scold myself but now since T.J has confronted me all my memories I have storied away is resurfacing. Another flashback hits me when I first began high school.

It was my frist day of course the woman my dad is with just smiles at me and said, "Have ya a nice day punkin'."I just groan inwardly and give a fake smile while nodding. I get on the bus and see many students. I was just walking to class when a senior trips me and takes my glasses. He said, "Nice Specks see ya fresh-scum loser." I had four ninety minuet classes each class almost as boring as Middle School.

I see a girl that looks a little like Spinelle. I said "Hi." She gives one look at me and walks off I sigh but not about to give up right away. I try to look for friends but I end up having a swirley. When the final bell rang I was so happy to go home but then I notice my dad was to busy with his girlfriend. I go up to my room and slam the door not caring if my dear father heard or not. I felt so alone all those years.

I was excited on meeting my friends but now I feel a sense of dread. I begin to wonder if they'd still accept me. 'Help me someone to face my friends.'

Well here's the 6th chapter I hope it didn't seem too bad. I'll be able to update faster but not guaranteeing a frequent update.

Ducks-rule-world: Thanks for your spirited reviews and I understand the pet peeve I took your rather blunt remark and try to take care, all the places I haven't punctuated. I was shocked to have six reviews in my email this morning.

I hope all my other faithful reviewers are still interested in this.