Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 15:03:46 -0700 (PDT)
From: Tsc Stories <tscstories@yahoo.com>
Subject: Life happens pt 1 (High School) [Revised]

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Life happens Ch 1
"Shortage of a Friend"
Written by : ACJ aka Tsc
Edited by :Kev A
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(Zach)


Football practice ended and I headed towards the locker room sometimes I
wondered if maybe Football was really my thing I mean I enjoyed it , but
sometimes not so much I think I enjoyed the hot showers I would take after
practice more, I ran the water and stood under. It felt so good on my body
and my jet-black hair, which was covering my eyes from the water . I pushed
my hair to the side so I could see, I lathered my body up with soap it felt
good as hell, I made sure I lathered my body with soap and in got into all
my spots then I let the water rinse all the soap and dirt away I finally
finished and there he was, that bastard Zander Taylor! He was my best
friend, he was the best, did anything for me which included helping himself
to my girl. He apologized for it but a week later I found out that they
started a relationship, I naturally stop talking to the both of them, the
only time we communicate was on the field. There are moments when he will
look at me with sad eyes because he knows he fucked up but I look the other
way. We are both equally popular and share a mutual friend, Evan
James. Yeah he has two first names I know and Evan knows not to mention
Zander around me, it's a rule and when he does he does it to get me going.

My name is Zach Knowles I'm 6 ft 2 in muscular shape, have jet black shinny
straight hair that come just above my blue eyes and hangs over my ears ,
some people say they look like crystals and I have to admit I am one good
looking boy. All the girls at Shore High wanted me and all the guys in new
Jersey wanted to be like me, I felt like the man.

After I showered and changed close I put all my dirty stuff in my duffel
bag and made my way out to the parking lot , Evan was waiting for me "hey
practice was shit today, lets get some pizza" Evan said while I unlocked my
door , he jumped into the passenger seat of my Range Rover and Evan and I
went to the local pizza parlor. When we got there I noticed a Lexus in the
parking lot no its not him , I thought. We got out and went inside and sure
enough Zander was sitting in my favorite booth with Georgie, my ex
girlfriend his current. When he saw me, he let go of her hand. "Did you
ambush me?" I asked Evan he had a grin on his face "Come on let's just sit
and talk for a little bit," I wanted to deck him, but I followed him
over. "Hey you guys," Evan stated while sitting in the booth and sliding
down , they both waved, "Hi" Zander smiled at me I didn't say much just sat
down next to Evan, he was across from Georgie, I was looking directly at
Zander. He looked down then back up at me, his hazel eyes said it all, he
scratched his sandy blond cropped hair "Can't wait until Friday's game,
what about you Zach?" He spoke. "Yeah can't wait," I replied Not even
looking at him. I stared at the people walking by and behind the counter
Evan elbowed me, "I'm not hungry anymore, I should go," I stood up "Zach
stop this" Evan said "I got to go" I left out not looking back .

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(Zander POV)


Zach and I use to be the best of friends and that went south, all because
of me. I wanted what he had I didn't know why but I just did, I made a move
on his girl and she accepted my advances. We did more than kiss but I told
Zach that's all we did. Our falling out was touchy, he was my rock and I
hurt him. I did this during an important devastating part if his life, his
mom left his dad for her fitness trainer, she just up and left. I hurt him
so bad he doesn't want anything to do with me. After that Georgia and I got
in my car and drove to my house, this relationship was strained, how could
I be with someone and lose the other person I loved most in this world? Did
I just say loved? I mean like, its like when life hands you lemons you have
the impossible task of making lemonade with no utensils or sugar. I know
I'm just babbling on about stupid stuff but it hurt me to know I hurt my
only best friend. Since the falling out Evan and Zach have been the best of
friends and I admit I'm jealous of the closeness, but Evan is my friend so
there's really nothing to do. I apologized I hope that one day Zach and I
can be the two Z's again. I went to the kitchen to get us snacks then went
upstairs with them, when I got to my room she was naked and ready for the
taking, so I put the snacks down. I walked over to her to kiss her, she
unbuttoned my jeans and slid them down, and she got on her knees then
started cupping my balls. It felt so good, she pulled down my boxers to put
my cock in her mouth, she started sucking me off it felt good, but all I
could do is think about Zach, why have I been thinking about him?
Especially when I was about to do Georgie, I blocked his face out and
continued. After we had sex we laid there "You don't regret cheating on
Zach with me do you?" I ask, She smiled, "No I don't" she looked away then
at the ceiling the quiet began to become uncomfortable . "We'd better get
dressed before my mom comes home and find us naked" I chuckled she sat up
"Your right I got to get home any way to baby sit my little brother and
sister while the parents go out " we got dressed and she left. I walked
over to a picture of Zach, Donnie and me, I felt tears well up in my eyes,
how a year could change everything, both of my friends were gone and there
was nothing I could do about it.

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(Zach)


I was beat from practice when I got home, I fell asleep right away but
thoughts kept on coming in and out of my head that day me and Zander went
fishing with Donnie. It was a day I just couldn't seem to get out of my
head, as I slept I dreamt about that day like no other, the way the leaves
fell, the reds, the greens and the orange, it was picturesque I though. The
boat on the side ready to be taken out, I'm not one to go fishing but I did
that day, we all did and then the part that I hated and then I felt someone
tapping me. "Zach wake up" I jumped up it was my kid brother "What time is
it?" I asked looking groggy. "Around five, I'm starved!" He put his hand on
his stomach I smiled, " hey how about we go out for dinner tonight" I
asked, "Cool, let me grab my jacket" he jumping off my bed and ran in his
room.

Ever since mom left, dad has been working really hard to provide for us. I
would do anything to make his life easier, like making sure my brother and
I were fed, the house was clean and spotless and both of us were at school
I did It all! What can I say I'm the best! HaHa! Some people say that me
and my brother could be twins, if it wasn't for our age but looking at him
its true we are kind of identical to one another, it's really scary,
considering the fact that I'm sixteen and he is eleven!.

We left out and got into my Rang Rover I pulled out of the drive way and
headed towards the same pizzeria as earlier. When we got there it was a lot
quieter because most of the teens went home, it was mostly adults and a few
kids hanging out together. "What do you want Mikey?" I asked he looked at
the menu intently then back at me. "Two slices and a chocolate milk shake"
he grinned from ear to ear. "You know what I think I'll have the same!" The
waitress came over, "What can I get you two cuties?" Mikey blushed it was
cute. "Four slices and two milk shakes, one chocolate and one strawberry
please." The waitress smiled while writing, "Coming right up, oh before I
forget!" She slipped me her number on a piece of paper, she winked then
walked away. "Dude all the girls love you!" He said "Yeah I know , I'm the
man" He rolled is eyes "you don't have to be cocky Zach" I Laughed "Mikey I
am not Cocky , well maybe a little , but come on" he laughed "okay
Mr. Perfection" I folded my arms and huffed he laughed even harder "I'm
glad I amuse you" . Our Food came and we ate in the matter of minutes, I
think it's a new record we broke!" I rubbed my stomach he did the same
"That was the best thanks bro!" Mikey said, "You're welcome, let's get home
we have homework then bed." the waiter came over and I paid for dinner
leaving her a tip he grabbed my hand and held it "you have really nice big
hands and beautiful eyes" I smirked "um, thanks girl, you are sexy
yourself" she smiled shyly "I hope I see you around" her voice was
seductive, she bit her lower lip and walked away, one of Mikey`s eyebrows
was up and one was down . "wow um,Can I watch some TV when we get home?" He
asked "Sure buddy after homework." with that we left.


When I got home dad was there doing his paperwork at the desk in the family
room "Hey boys!" he looked up and smiled when walked through the door, we
smiled back "Dad! I took Mikey to dinner." I stated as I hung my jacket in
the closet, "Thanks bud."  Mikey hugged dad, then told him about his day,
after that he went upstairs. "again Thanks Zach, you're a life saver," He
patted me on the back we walked into the kitchen "Dad This is my family too
and if mom wants to leave then we don't need her!, I can help you" I said,
I was angry at her for just abandoning us the way she did, like we weren't
her children for some strangers on the street."Zachary sit down for a
minute" I sat down at the kitchen table he sat down beside me and looked
over at me "I don't want you to be upset with your mom, she loves you" he
stated "Dad she only loves herself , I hate her" I stood up and went
upstairs to my room as soon as I did my phone rung, my cell didn't
recognize the call, I picked up :

"Hello?"

"Zach, hhheyy" it was Zander, he sounded nervous

"Zander? what do you want?" I asked

"I just..." he stopped it went quiet "I can't not have you in my life it's
been six months since we last actually spoke." He continued, I sighed

"You hurt me, you knew what I was going through and you added insult to
injury!" I could hear myself trying to be calm but anger was presenting
itself it went quiet again then I spoke again. "Zander I can't hate you, I
want to but I can't the only thing I can do is stay away from you, with a
friend like you who needs enemies!" I slammed my cell shut. "Son, give him
another chance." I jumped I didn't know dad was standing behind me I
turned. "I can't, he is not a true friend I won't allow him to hurt me
again dad rubbed his head and looked at me with sympathetic eyes, "I
understand but you are miserable without him." He replied "And I am
miserable when I am with him, I have homework." he got the message "Good
night son, I love you." He turn to leave "Love you too dad" I said slumping
down on my bed.

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*Dreams are only Dreams When you do nothing about them.
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