I remembered smiling nervously, wondering when he would go away. ... I remember him saying, "Well you know boyfriends don't last for a long time. ... With that, he kissed me on my cheek, told me to have a good day, and walked away as if we had a pleasant conversation. ... I remember going into my house and crying because I was frustrated and not sure what I should do. ... Jane had to change the way she walked while in school just to avoid seeing him, and all this behavior was shown before he started act with much aggression and anger in him. ...

• Word Count: 2182
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

- one of my good friends Erika asked as we walked to Advance Placement Government class together. ... I've never known her to come to me and tell me; however, I can remember many countless hours spending time in the mall. ... She then told me something that I will always remember. ...

• Word Count: 1283
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School