“I’d dumped my messenger bag right inside the door as soon as I’d gotten home, not bothering to step completely inside before I locked up behind myself and headed in the direction I watched Parker take almost every night once we finished watching the sunset. I’d never walked through the wooded area between our houses, but I reasoned it couldn’t be that difficult to get to the Owens’ house; it was right next door, after all. I made my way through the dense trees, following along what appeared to ...be a small path, hoping it would lead me in the right direction. A few minutes later, the trees cleared and a house, not too much unlike my own, came into view. My stomach turned over as I walked up the porch steps, my heart lodged in my throat. As I reached up to knock, I noticed my hand shaking. I wasn’t sure why I was so nervous; I could only guess I was afraid of how Parker would react to seeing me at his front door. I wanted him to know I was there for him, but I was worried he’d lash out again when I tried to talk.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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