Who will see you through the darkness? "Me," I key in the answer. "I'll find my own way.

Why are people so cruel? What did I ever do to them?

I didn't tell him. And I never told her the whole truth. What would it matter? There was nothing she could do; nothing anyone can do or will do.

That earns him a smack with my book bag. "Ow." He clutches his arm. "What do you have in there? Books?" A grin snakes across his face. "I like my women feisty." He adds, "I like my broken.

I know it's hard on her. If I don't tell her she'll kill me." He pauses. "That was supposed to be funny.

At times like this, I'm thankful I don't feel love.

Year after year. "Please don't make me go [to school]" "You have to go," Kim would say. "It's a new school, make a new start." "Sticks and stones." from Chip. Words will only kill you.