Flashback
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Chapter 9.1: Early February 2010
“These kind of wounds they last…and time can heal, but this won’t. So if you’re coming my way, just don’t.” -Bad Blood, Taylor Swift, 2014. “Please welcome the freshman class of 2013 to the Aspen Brook High Theatre Program!” Mrs. Wallaby beamed from the stage, arms outstretched. Her outfit made her look like a rainbow Continue reading
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Chapter 8.1: Halloween 2009
Halloween 2009 “I thought I was a fool for no one, but oh baby I’m a fool for you.” – Muse, Supermassive Black Hole, 2008. Halloween at Aspen Brook High always had a certain electricity to it. Coming off the heels of Homecoming, it was the next best excuse to dress up, go out, and Continue reading
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Chapter 7.1: Early September 2009 (Sophomore Year)
“I’m with the Party Rock Crew, all drinks are free.” – Shots, LMFAO, 2009. Third period was English Honors. Only for the nerds and the kids who had their nose in a book. Unfortunately for Izzie, she had to read all summer for this class. Truthfully, she wanted to re-read New Moon in preparation for Continue reading
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Chapter 6.1: Early June (2009)
“It was never my intention to brag, to steal it all away from you now.” – Misery Business, Paramore, 2007. This was it–that quiet hum in the air. The air of surviving freshman year of high school. Izzie sat outside on the grass, soaking in the warm spring breeze, eyes closed, arms stretched behind her. Continue reading
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Chapter 5.1: February 2009
“It’s much better to face these kinds of things, with a sense of poise and rationality.” -Panic! At The Disco, I Write Sins Not Tragedies, 2005. Izzie sat in the dean’s office, legs swinging mindlessly as her heart thudded hard in her chest. She was known for being a goodie-two-shoes–except for that one fight back Continue reading
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Chapter 4.1: Winter Break, 2008-2009.
“Christmas without you would just not be Christmas at all.” V of BTS, Snow Flower, 2020. It was an unseasonably warm day for late December. The sun was out, though the wind howled, and the air had a warmth to it–a mild 60 degrees. It was one of those days Chicagoans never took for granted, Continue reading
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Chapter 3.1: Wednesday After Homecoming
“They can change the locks, don’t let them change your mind” – We The Kings, Check Yes Juliet, 2007. It was now mid-October, days after the homecoming madness that overtook Aspen Brook High. Halloween was on the horizon, and with it, the start of the holiday season, and teachers introducing the concept of midterms and Continue reading
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Chapter 2.3: Monday after homecoming
“Ignorance is your new best friend.” Paramore, Ignorance, 2008. The hallways are bustling with students chatting, there’s the occasional slam of lockers, sneakers squeaking against the tile, laughter, and a random girl crying to her best friend about her homecoming date dumping her. It was high school and things were back to normal after homecoming Continue reading
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Chapter 2.2: Freshman Homecoming (2008)
“Isabella, come on, take the picture seriously,” Odalys sighed in exasperation at her daughter goofing off as she posed for her solo picture. “The look” was all Izzie needed from her mother to cut the shit and straighten her act for a picture-perfect smile. “Thank you, kid,” Odalys shook her head. “Any time, ma,” Izzie… Continue reading
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Chapter 2.1: Homecoming Dress Shopping
“Oh, I absolutely refuse to even be caught dead wearing the same dress as Sammi of all people, are you kidding me?!” Izzie shrieked when Hattie revealed a beautiful, vibrant, emerald dress from the rack. “Iz, you are being one hell of a picky bitch right now, it’s annoying,” Hattie sighed, almost defeatedly. It was… Continue reading
Me, You, & The Party Rock Crew 