Stories tagged “argue”
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You Don't Always Need Protection
“I can do this!” “Honey, you’re talking about throwing your life away!” “No, Mom! I’m talking about saving one!” “You’ll be missing your Spanish immersion trip and your volunteer hours at the ...
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Vigil
My eyes feel dry. When they’re closed, they feel warm and wet. Every so often, I’m having to sit up straight or flinch a couple dozen times, or maybe stand up and walk around a little. We’re offering fake smiles to each other, everyon...
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Listening and Not Hearing
This is always problematic… difficult. I stand beside her recliner, awkward, scared. “Can I talk to you?” Here it comes: The casual glance; re-focus on the television. “Um, sure. What?” I can’t answer. It’s not...
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No, I Don't Think So
I shake my head stubbornly. “No, I don’t think we can, Jane. You don’t seem to value honesty the way I do. You keep contradicting yourself and going back on your word.” “When have I ever given you my word?? It’s beca...
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Melt All Over Again
“Well, what is it then?” I demand a little too harshly. “It’s hard to tell you when you’re acting like this. Can’t you give me another chance? A chance to… to gather my thoughts…to figure out how I’...
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Last To Know
“So when were you going to tell me?” “Well…” “Are you going to answer me, or just stand there like an idiot?” “Well, I was going to tell you.” “Bitch! No you weren’t! If I hadn’t w...
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No Way
Kyle started forward, happy to go to her. But Tara quickly grabbed his arm, pulling him back. “Are you crazy?! You can’t go! If you go, she’ll skin you alive, and roast your bones!’ Tara hissed. “Suuuure,” Kyle said,...
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Enough
“Beatrice please, listen to me! It was just one time-” “Once is enough,” Beatrice cut in, sharpness in her voice. Alan started again. “It’s all just a great misunderstanding! I did not do anything with Milly Weaver.&...