Funniest laugh I’ve ever heard: mine and my best friend camis laugh. We have the exact same laugh. At first it was mine, but she slowly developed it too. Or adapted it even. It’s a unique laugh I’d say… it’s one where if you heard it you would recognize it as mine right away. And camis now too. I got it from my dad however, everyone says he has a good laugh. Funny, but good. I wish I could describe it, but that takes the fun and mystery out of it. So until you hear it, keep on picturing. Because once you hear it you will slowly develop it too. Or adapt it. It’s the adapting laugh.

My mom always said promises are loves secrets. They’re sacred, and can be used many ways. “Promise you won’t laugh at me?” “Promise this is forever?” “Promise it will all be ok?” “Promise you are ok?” Promises are loves secrets If you get one; you better keep it

Down comes the rain I hear a loud noise, it sounds like a plane. I close the shades for the night. I tell my mom to sleep tight. I’ve been her aid for the past month. She wasn’t even supposed to make it a week. This is the opposite of my peak. I’ve never felt so desperate that someone would come cure her pain. She drifts away, then down comes more rain.

It had been exactly 365 days since I met Jane. She’s the greatest thing to ever happen to me, she’s kind and generous, she’s loving and friendly, and she’s my soulmate. But it’s also been 365 days since I made the deal. I’ve had these powers for years, they’re genetic from my dad. My mom died years ago so it’s always just been us. He’s my best friend. He’s always gone because he’s helping people - that’s what he does best. He’s always wanted me to join him, and I was getting ready to until I met Jane. I was so intrigued when I saw her for the first time. I knew I just HAD to know her. It’s almost like i knew I would fall in love with her. I begged my dad to wait so I can spend time with Jane. He agreed to let me have 365 days with Jane. 1 last year in my hometown with Jane until we leave to help another city. Little did I know Jane would become my person. The person I go to when I’m happy, when I’m sad, even when I’m feeling nothing at all. She makes me feel something. I almost wish I didn’t meet her sometimes so I didn’t have to feel this heartbreak of when I leave. Yet all these memories with her are worth it still. Maybe if Jane accepts my powers and I make an agreement with my dad I can have more time with her. I’m hoping for a miracle at this point. I want to grow old with Jane and settle down with her. She’s worth more than any powers. But as my dad says “a deal is a deal.” So as I walk into janes apartment for the last time, I immediately feel gutted. I think she realizes this too when she sees me because she has a concerned look on her face. I take her to the spot I met her. I held her hand and looked into her eyes. She could feel my sadness, she shed a tear. I could tell she knew something bad was coming. I get the courage to say it, it’s now or never I thought to myself. “Jane, I’m a superhero.” Jane BURSTS out laughing. It made me feel relieved, I gave a laugh too. “I’m serious Jane” then her face switches - she can tell when I’m joking or not. She looks confused and almost scared. I can tell she needs clearance. I sit her down because she looks like she’s going to pass out. I’m probably pale too. Both are hands shaking, I explain to her everything. My dad, our deal, and everything in between. Now her face shifts even more. She starts crying. I’ve never seen so many emotions at once without her even saying any words. And for the first time I say to her “I love you” because I meant it and I could tell she needed to hear it right now. She tells me she loves me back and for a second everything feels surreal. It’s perfect. Then I remember why we are here. “I can’t loose you” Jane says. “Why didn’t you tell me sooner!” Jane mumbles. “I’ll come with you, wherever you go!” Jane yells. These 3 sentences replay over and over in my head, and just once more before I loose my glimmer of hope I had for a mere second. Then I say “You can’t come with me Jane, it’s dangerous and you have a life here. As much as I wish you could come, it’s better this way. Just know this breaks my heart and I cherish every single day I spent here with you. I love you Jane, I will forever.” And I meant every single word. I will love her forever, you can’t forget a relationship like ours. And I knew it would be better if she didn’t come. It’s better for her at least, not me. I’ll miss everyday. But my dad says “if you love something you have to let it go.” Jane is recovering from the last thing I just said. As I see her mouth open I know she’s about to talk. I shush her by giving her a kiss, the most meaningful kiss I think has ever existed. Then I walk away quickly. I can feel her cloud of sadness following me, I can’t bear it anymore. I run. That’s the story of the last time I saw jane.

He packed his final bags with a frown I’m going to miss his hair, it’s the prettiest brown It was raining as we drove to the airport I’m going to miss looking in his eyes like it’s a sport As I walked him up to his gate I stood there to wait I was expecting him to turn around To kiss me and hug me to the ground But just like he said before “Goodbyes are too hard” I can just fill my heart melting I’m like a flower that’s wilting
“Why does he have to go away” I pray Goodbyes are too hard they say

This morning when the town woke up they arose quickly with a surprise. The usual dull and gray sky had bright beams of sunlight and a blue clear horizon. The town saw this unusually nice day and decided to make the most of it. They all went outside and played in the lake. They forgot all their responsibilities and had a great day. Most of them weren’t home most the day and were basking in the warmth instead. The next day as they were so excited to wake up and hopefully have another nice day, they saw it was the usual rain and thunder. The gray skies filled up their soul with sadness. Usually on these typical rainy days they hang with their loved ones inside with a fire, get some hot chocolate, go to work, read a book, and cook dinner. The typical and usual things. But since they felt that amazing fresh sunlight and crisp air- they got so disappointed to be back into their usual routine- of dark and despair filled clouds and lightning oh so startling. As scary as their daily storms sound, it was normal for them. It was comforting because they’ve always been used to it. The sunny day they had was filled with adrenaline and happiness- but it was different and surprising. They always wanted a sunny day, they begged and prayed for it. Once it happened and it was over worth. They almost wished it never happened. The feeling of hope they felt with the sunshine just set them up for sadness and failure when they woke up to rain every other morning after that. As rare and special as that day was, it wasn’t comforting like to their normal weather and routine. The Town neither felt happy nor sad the rain was back. They felt at ease, but also emptiness because now they saw the sunny day, how were they supposed to just forget it, and let the memories fade away. The important lesson they learned that day was that even though they wish and hope for something, sometimes it’s better off if it never came at all. They got their hopes up and we’re let down. Some call this fear of change - I call it reasonable. If you never expect greatness you will never feel disappointed.