Keesha looked at me for a long time. I did leave you alone. We all did. But you didn't get better. You didn't stop. You're still doin' all your weird shit. And I think it's time to stop.You think it's time to stop! I exploded, and lunged at her with my hands outstretched. I pushed her real hard. She almost fell down. I don't care what time you think it is! I screamed. Do you think I want to do this! Do you think I like it?You pushed me!Yeah. So what?You're so afraid of being interrupted that you pushed me!I'm not scared of being interrupted, you jerk! I'm . . . I'm scared . . . I'm scared of being. I crumpled into a ball and sat down where I was standing. I sat on a crack. Unevenly.Who are you anymore, Tara?Tears spilled over my frozen lashes and disappeared across my cheekbones. I had never felt so defeated. I don't know.
~ Terry Spencer Hesser