Skin and Bones
Craig was in his dark room that night developing the pictures from Ellie's house. Each one made him smile a little wider as he finished it. He'd never met someone so unique. She didn't fit anywhere, and Craig found it intriguing just how many places she could fit. No matter how much he tried he couldn't stop thinking about Ellie and the project. His mind was buzzing with ideas and he couldn't wait until tomorrow when he could share them with Ellie. They had the same vision for the project and she was such an amazing actress that she could easily produce any emotions Craig asked her for. As he tinted the rose in the picture he thought about how tragically beautiful she had been and he realized he'd found his muse.
Ellie's Journal: TOP SECRET!
Today I met someone. His name is Craig. He's not like the other people in that stupid school. He's nicer for one and he's charming. Today he came over to start work on this drama/photography project we paired up for. Well actually it was more like he CHOSE me which is soooo big. I think I've finally made a friend. He's gorgeous too, with beautiful shaggy black curls and this very sure way about himself. I hope he never realizes how good he looks or else it's over for any girl that wants a real relationship with him. I'm afraid he thinks I'm a spaz. I can't wait to work with him tomorrow, maybe I'll even sit with him at lunch or something. This could be a good friendship for me.
Paige sat on her bed after getting home from Spinner's. She felt dirty. She thought angrily of all the calories she'd just consumed. 'Why can't I control myself?' She thought. All she wanted was to get rid of the dead weight from the food she'd just consumed as it settled in her stomach. Paige tried to shake the feeling reasoning that she was just tired and that she'd feel better in the morning.
In the morning it didn't feel any better. Paige went to her mirror and groaned as she poked her stomach, noticing for the first time just how much it moved. It sickened her that she looked like such a slug. The need to rid her body of the heavenly cheese curls grew to nausea and Paige heaved into the toilet.
Spinner sat down on his bed and put his head in his hands. He never meant to make Paige think she was overweight. Now he was worried about her and wasn't sure how he could help. All he knew was that she was beautiful and he loved her. He needed her to know these things so she might see herself in a different light. He hoped desperately that she hadn't done anything rash since she'd left his house. He barely slept at all he was so worried, tossing and turning and when he got to school the next morning he looked horrible.