Crystal Acton

Her new life

One dark and stormy night, Leann stood at the window, letting the cool breeze blow her long blonde hair. She smiles and closes her eyes as she lets the wind take her away. She could hear the thunder in the background as the lightening fills the dark sky. A strong storm is coming fast. As the rain starts to fall hard, she closes the windows and headed downstairs. Lee was already downstairs watching the tv. He saw her as she sat down on the couch beside him. He said to her “the storm is getting closer. I didn’t think you was coming down. Was starting to think the wind flew you away.” As she looked at him smiling, she said “ the wind felt good. Aww you know you would miss me.” He starts laughing and said “ not really. I will be having fun without you.” She hits him with the couch pillow and he said “I love you.” She looks at him with a half grin “I love you to.” Just then the lights flickered and the tv went off. Leann was getting scared and Lee jumped up to grab the radio. They could hear the storm getting louder and the rain hitting hard and fast on the roof. Lee tried to find a station that was clear but didn’t succeed. He looked at Leann sitting on the couch with her knees to her chest. He knew she was scared but didn’t know what to do to help her feel better. He knew they was safe in the basement. He went to her and put his arms around her and said “we are safe in here stop worrying.” She curled up to him smiling. He could see her eyes still worried but she tried to relax. He kissed her softly on her head. The smell of her hair smelled like roses. She been using this new shampoo, he always like to make fun of her. Every time she used it he would say “you trying to be a girl today?” She always punched him playfully and said “I am a girl.” He said “sometimes I wonder.” That makes her mad and he like to make fun of her. She was a tomboy and didn’t like being a girly girl. He liked to get her mad because he thought she was cute. She was short and skinny and when she got mad, he thought she looked like a fairy. She crossed her arms and pouted. Her lip pouched out and he always wanted to grab it and pull it. He pulled her tighter to him as he smiles. The thunder storm was loud and the lights went out. Lee jumped up again to find a flashlight. He stumbled over the chair. She kinda giggled and said “ you been walking long?” He said to her “ very funny.” She giggles softly. He loved hearing her laugh or even giggle. At least she was trying to be strong. It made him smile hearing her laugh. He reaches for the flashlight and turns it on. They heard a loud noise from upstairs. He grabbed her and pointed the flashlight toward the door. Rain was falling in the house and he knew the roof was gone. He ran to the basement door and shut it. Then he grabbed a few lanterns and turned them on. He could see her standing there starting to cry. He went to her and held her. “It will be ok stop crying.” He said to her as he wipes the tears off her face. She asks “what are we gonna do now?” He said to her “we just have to wait and see til the storm passes.” He led her to the couch and sat her down. He grabbed a blanket from the table and put it on her. “Try and get some rest. The way the storm is going we be here for while.” He said to her sitting beside her. He pulled her close to him and she was shaking. He put his arm around her as he put his head back on the couch. He closed his eyes and tried to relax.