Drew, May 1987
There was an ache in my chest and a pounding in my temples. The most awesome thing to ever happen in my entire thirteen years, he dismissed as a joke. I couldn’t stop the tears from flowing, even as I was flooded with embarrassment.
“C’mon, man. I didn’t mean it that way! Don’t cry!” he panicked.
I could hold back the sobs no longer. “Go away. Please leave me alone.” I covered my face with my hands and slid down the wall until my butt hit the blacktop. I remained in that position until Wes eventually left and I was certain I wouldn’t run into him on the walk back home.
Heading in the direction of the apartment building, I realized I still had Wes’ book and assignment in my backpack. I was prepared to complete his homework for him myself once I made it to the relative pro
