The Rising by Miki Graham (best books to read for teens .txt) 📕

shoot me…..how will you hurt me? Shane? Shawn you gonna use them? And your pregnant friend is useless so its likely you will cry then run away and hide like a baby that you are.”
“You need to go. Leave or I will have the docters escort you sorry butt out.”
Dean smirked and then got in my face. “Lets end this….come back to me and I make it worth your while.”
I stared at his blue eyes. How could someone have such lovely eyes and have a heat made out of coal. Its sad really. He was actually nice when we were going out. On the third to fourth month he changed. I realized that I couldn’t go back to a man that I never really love. Although it did hurt me to think this. I had to look away from those eyes I fell for. His hand was on my cheek and he was coming closer, I was stunned he was about to kiss me. I dodged his kiss and pushed him off. “Go. Now. Shawn is my boyfriend not you.”
Dean made a face that looked scary, it was the faces of hardness and very cold. “You will regret this. Shawn has nothing compared to me.”
“He has something you could never have.”
“That is?”
“A heart.” I held Shawn’s hand. “Leave.”
He growled and then stormed out nearly knocking over a nurse who was coming in.
“What’s his issue?” She asked.
“He got rejected.” Shawn smirked. He has the face of victory. I rolled my eyes then looked at my friends who was now sitting, Claire in Shane’s lap and they are sharing some fries. They smiled at me. I smiled back.
“Well it sounds like you can leave in a few days.” The nurse spoke. She smiled a white smile. She had blond hair and green, bluish eyes. Wow she was pretty. “ Seems like you’ll be out of here in no time flat. im Hannah so if you need anything at all then you call.” She smiled then nodded to my friends and walked out, shutting the door.
“First your father now your ex boyfriend……seems like your on a roll baby.” Shawn sat down. I giggled and grunted cause it hurt like a motherfucker when laughing.
“Yeah well what can I say.”
“When you go back to school, you need to be careful.” Shane stressed to me.
“Please you’re talking to the women who is always careful.” that earned me some eye rolls and laughs.
I laughed. Even though it hurt to laugh. It was worth the pain.


After a few weeks of staying home and being homebound I was feeling so much better. I really didn’t want to go back to school, knowing the school and drama bull shit I would have to put up with. Ugh! Besides school my home life has been on edge, not so bad that I wanna literally die but its just that Claire’s hormones are kicking in and damn she can be a bitch! I love her but she gets so snappy and very bossy. Shane has been on edge and doesn’t spend time so much at home, I mean he has work plus he goes to the jewelry store with Shawn like every night. I would love to help but I know that wont be happening for a while. Its just been crazy and it seems like something will go bad, I mean it always does at least with me and my shitty luck. With the shit that went down with Dean and my father this year kinda sucks. Speaking of my father I heard that he is on probation which when Shawn found out he got pissed off and said that he should pay with a way worse punishment then just probation. My mother went to her sisters which she hated since she would have to leave me but I told her that I would live with Claire for now. It seemed like a good thing. My mother needed her own time to herself just like I do.

It was a Thursday night and I was studying like mad since I had a test the next day which is my first day back to school since the incident. Yay. I was on Shawn’s- and mine- bed when I heard shouting through the walls. I sighed knowing Claire and Shane are at it again. I got up to see what was the fuss about. When I came into the living room I saw Shane standing at the front door, his face was red and so pissed off. I saw Claire at the table which was near the front door. Her hands on her hips and her face was the same as Shane’s. “What’s going on?” I asked.
“Why not ask the sleeze who got me knocked up!” Claire shouted not looking in my way at all, no her eyes were glued to Shane.
“Don’t say knocked up, it sounds like I had a one night stand with you or I did it on purpose.” Shane growled. He didn’t sound to happy, he sounded like Claire but only worse.
Claire put her arms across her chest. “Kinda seems like it’s a one night stand….since your hardly here.”
“I got shit to do Claire.”
“Of course, does it happen to be with another girl?”
“Of course not! Damn Claire chill out already!” Shane shouted. “You know I wouldn’t!”
“How can I know when you don’t tell me anything Shane! For all I know you could be getting another girl pregnant.”
“Shut up Claire! Just shut up you know good as well I don’t do that shit so don’t even!”
“Guys change Shane. I mean your always gone, always making up lame excuses when I want to make love I mean we hardly love each other! Its like we are not in a relationship.”
“Like I said Claire I have shit to do! I got work. After work I got school crap to do. Then I have to see that your taken care of as well!”
“Its not like you’ve been taking care of me!”
“That’s bull shit!”
“Its true….”Claire shook her head and looked away. “You make it sound like im another problem in your life…..” Her voice got quieter.
“Yeah well maybe the way your bit---” He stopped in mid sentence as he saw her face. I went beside her and got a better look at her. Her face was in shock like she couldn’t believe what she just heard. She looked down and her arms hung at her sides now.
“Claire I didn’t---”
“You did.” Claire looked at him. “If im another problem then screw you…..” She strutted to the door and pushed him out of the way and left with a slam of the door.

“Well go after her.” I said after a bit of silence.
“Forget it…..” He shook his head. “ I cant….she already hates me.”
“She will hate you more if you don’t go after her.”
Shane frowned and looked so sad now then mad. “Im so stupid…..I cant believe I said that.”
“You were mad now go after her. Before I kick your ass.” I started to shove him out. When he resisted I grabbed his hand and dragged him all the way to her apartment. I knocked and grabbed a hold of his sleeve of his shirt before he could make a run for it. Claire opened the door and saw me then him. “Don’t disturb me again.” She slammed the door in my face. At the moment I wont beat her up for it since I know shes already stressed and angry as it is. I sighed. “Claire come on let us talk about this.”
“Just go away.” It sounds like she is crying.
“Claire sweetheart please just----”
“I said go Shane. Just leave me alone!”
Shane looked so wounded and hurt along with confused at the time when he was going to leave and so was I we saw Shawn walking up to us.
“Whats up? I got off work now you wanna go to the Jewelry place before we get dinner.”
“Forget it….. I lost her.” His face looked hard and his eyes sad. “I screwed it up again…..” I see him thinking hard for a moment or two then he said. “You two go ahead.” He sat next to her door and hugged his legs, and put his head in his lap.
“You going to stay here all night?” I asked.
He didn’t answer and we tried everything to come home since it was cold but he refused. Finally we went upstairs and left him to it. I hope they can make peace. That night I went to bed hoping that Claire could be in the arms of her love just like I am now……

Shane

Im such an idiot. I said that to Claire and when I realized what I said she just left. I hate that I did that. She’s the only girl I loved since junior high. I saw Sam and Shawn watching me when I was so confused I mean I know Claire and I want to give her some space but then again I don’t. Finally I just sat beside Claire’s door and hugged my legs and lay my head in my lap. I heard Sam ask if I was going to stay here all night. I didn’t answer her but I knew that she knows I would. They tried to stay and talk me after it but after a while they gave up and left me where I was which was a good thing too cause I broke down after they made their exit. I knew I couldn’t loose my Claire. No matter who mean she can get I still love her. Guys say that women will be the death of them but for me its different. Claire makes me live again. Makes me want to live. And her having my baby is the greatest thing. It hurt that she accused me of cheating but I wouldn’t blame her. I admit that I have been a dick to her which I wont be anymore. After a lot of thinking I got up and drove to the store with my wallet ready I went to the Jewelry center in Walmart and bought Claire a ring not official one though but im doing my best till Christmas eve.

I got back to Claire’s apartment and sat back down where I was before. I stuffed the box in my jacket pocket and layed my head against the wall and closed my eyes to sleep. I dreamed about Claire and how our baby will be the cutest since its Claire’s if it was a girl she would be gorgeous like her mother. My daughter would be a heartbreaker I know that’s for sure. Or shes gonna make a guy work hard to get her.

“Shane?” a voice and a shake woke me up. When I awoke I saw it was daylight out. I looked to see who was shaking me and saw it was my beautiful girl I love.
“Claire.” I got to my feet and hugged her not caring that she tried to pull away. Finally she gave up and patted me on the back. “Claire baby.” I held her at arms length and then got down on my knees and hugged her waist, laid my head on her tummy. “ Im so sorry I never meant what I said please baby don’t yell at me….no on second thought yell at me…hit me…I deserve it.” I felt her fingers go through my hair and she kneeling down to me. I looked at her face as she stood on her knees and combed my hair with her slender long fingers.
“God you look like hell honey. Have you been