Snippet #1909145

Ryan kissed his mom on the cheek as he left the house. "See you later! Going to Zoe's." he waved farewell. His mother gave him the look that everyone else gave him. 'poor boy...when will he realize she's gone.' he put up his wall, preparing for the worst, as always. His hand migrated to the back of his neck. "If only she would." he whispered to himself as he felt the long thin line of scar tissue.

He walked along the sidewalk beside the beach, gazing out watching the happy couples. One tear threatened to fall. Then the familiar blond messy hair leaped out at him. It was Zoe. He increased his pace to a jog and headed for the entrance.