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Creative Writing: Confused

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Nothing could express how I felt except one word: Confused. None of it made any sense; Vic didn't actually like me, he was angry, he was straight, hell I'm straight, or at least I thought I was. But... maybe I'm not. After Vic kissed me, I was left speechless as he sighed and disappeared. And here I am, a week later with no sign of Vic. He hasn't even bothered coming back to the dorm and he's never in class or at meals. Part of me was starting to wonder if he had left the school completely, but the thought was forgotten when I caught a glimpse of him hurrying down a hall. Part of me wanted to follow him and another part of me wanted to watch him go. It was conflicting, but I soon decided it was best to act like my normal self, so I followed …show more content…

Self consciously, I tugged a few strands of my hair down to cover the bruise. It was too late, though, and I soon felt Justin's hand grazing my cheek as he shoved the strands of hair away from my face. "Who did this?" Justin demanded immediately. I admired his concern, but it was definitely none of his business. My problems were always secluded to no one but myself. Having people meddling in my life was just a nuisance. "It's nothing. Some kid and I got in a fight a few days ago." I lied smoothly, covering the bruise for a second time. I could Justin didn't believe me. The way he looked into my eyes in anger and slight resentment said it all. "Sure, it's nothing. I'm sure you got into a fist fight with someone, because that occurs so often and the story of what happens never gets spread," Justin retaliated sarcastically, rolling his eyes. "I'm starting to think this friendship we have going on here is only being attended to on one person's side, and that's mine. Sorry if I'm such a burden in your life; just say the magic words and I'll …show more content…

I won't bother you anymore, but don't expect me to be selfless if you ever need me." Was all Justin replied with, his tone of voice sharp and unpleasing. It made an uncomfortable feeling sink into my stomach as I watched him hurry away. With a huff, I darted out of the lobby, up the stairs and into my dorm. Vic sat at the small table working on what I could only assume was homework. It was still early, but I felt completely worn out and useless, so without a word to Vic, I slipped through the crack door to the bedroom, changing into some more comfortable closing before letting my body glide beyond the warm, silk sheets. I must've laid there for an eternity as I listened to Vic's scribbling on the other side of the thin wall. Suddenly the scribbling stopped and a knock on our door was

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