Searching for Glory by Hunter J. Keane

Author:Hunter J. Keane
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781479280377
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2012-09-14T00:00:00+00:00

Princeton, Missouri: 2000

“Travis is staring at you,” Kate hissed over her red cup. “Again.”

I had glanced quickly over my shoulder to make sure Travis was still standing by the keg and not anywhere near us.

“I don’t even know why he is here.” I tried not to shudder in front of Kate. She didn’t know what Travis had done to me two years earlier. You were the only one that knew.

“It’s like he’s obsessed with you.” Kate shook her head in wonder. “You better hope Johnny doesn’t see him gawking at you. He’ll kill him.”

Everyone knew you hated Travis even if they didn’t know why. You weren’t a violent guy, but you always struggled to control yourself around him.

“Johnny will be fine,” I said. I had looked around for you, but you must’ve gone in the house. “Travis isn’t even on the team so why is he at the baseball team party?”

“Probably just to leer at you.” Kate’s eyes widened. “He’s coming over here.”

“What?” I couldn’t move. My entire body had gone numb except for my hands which were shaking uncontrollably.

“Ladies,” Travis said. He took a seat next to me on the old tree log that had been pulled up next to the bonfire. His leg brushed against mine and I almost vomited. “So, Glory. I’ve been thinking.”

“Shocking,” I muttered. Travis’ lips curled in an evil smile.

“Funny. Anyway, we should go out sometime.” His smile turned suggestive. “Or stay in, if that’s what you prefer.”

I should’ve punched him. I should’ve screamed at him. I should’ve got up and walked away. But I didn’t do any of those things. That night with Travis had altered me forever. Most of the time I was able to push it to the deepest corners of my mind. But whenever I saw him, it all came rushing back. The deepest wounds never really heal. They never become a scar.

“You okay, Glory?” Suddenly you were there, like you always were whenever I needed you. I could see that your hands were curled into fists and you were breathing rapidly.

“Johnny.” Your name came out in a pitiful squeak. Kate was looking back and forth between all of us in complete confusion.

I grabbed the hand you reached out to me and let you pull me away from Travis until I was standing beside you. My legs were rubber so you put your arm around me to keep me on my feet. You never said a word to Travis, but your eyes said everything. Some of the other kids sensed what was happening and they watched with hopeful eyes. They wanted a fight, but you had more control than that. My hand was on your chest and I could feel your heart racing. That bothered me more than you could know. You were always so calm, always centering me when my emotions got the better of me. But this time, it was different.

“Johnny,” I whispered in your ear. “It’s okay.”

You blinked and took a deep breath. Just like that, your heartbeat was steady and regular again.

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