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A Sky Full Of Stars Sneak Peek
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THEN – Lainey
Peoplesuck!Imean,yes, there are a few decent people in the world, but most of them suck. I don’t say this lightly, of course. It’s not something I’m just throwing out there. No, I’ve spent hours thinking this through, analyzing the things people say…their actions. I even have lists. And after careful thought and consideration, that’s the only conclusion I could come to… that people suck.
God, that makes me sound bitter, or like a brat.And maybe I’m both of them. But for the past six months, everyone in my life has been comparing me to everyone else, pointing out my faults or advising on how I could better myself. Unsolicited. And I’ve had enough.
“Luke finds the time to practice football, keep fitandstudy. All while still having a social life. Maybe you just can’t handle the balance.”My dad’s response when I mentioned I was too tired to practice after being kept awake by one of Luke’s parties.
“Did you know Tiffany got into Juilliard? Maybe we should up your rehearsal hours.”My mom, in response to me asking what's for dinner.
“I heard that Jacob’s taking Piper to junior prom because she puts out. I’d bet he’d choose you if you offered him something.”A so-called friend.
“I ran into your little brother the other day. He’s so polite for his age. You don’t see kids like that these days.You can’t even tell you two are related.” The cashier at my local grocery store.
And my favorite this week…
“You better keep dancing. That tight body is theonlyreason guys are interested in you.”That one was from a fellow dancer in my class. A guy. Out of nowhere. I’d literally just sat down.
So, like I said, people suck.
But surprisingly, despite being compared to my brother, Luke, at least once a day, and even though we have our moments, he’s one of the good ones. Along with…
Tap. Tap. Tap.Thomas.
My heart races as I jump up from the bed. I wasn’t expecting him today. Running my hand over my crinkled school dress, I try to smooth it out and cringe. God, I wish I’d changed when I got home. Thomas doesn’t need the constant reminder that I’m still in high school now that he’s in college.
I hesitate with my hand on the curtain, wondering if I should pretend I’m not home. But when he knocks again, my need to see him wins out.
Taking a deep breath, I peek through the material to find Thomas’s easy smile, instantly relaxing me. And when he holds up two grocery bags, and mouths the word “hurry”, I can’t help but quietly laugh.
