Essay on Winter - 1497 Words

I pressed my face up against the glass window, my moist breath causing it to fog up. I watched the boys dark silhouette shift positions slightly, as he leaned back against the deteriorating stonewall, and buried his head in his hands. Tendrils of dark bronze hair assisted in the covering of his face, making it even more impossible to see what he might look like. He didnt know I was here, quietly watching him. Hell, he didnt even know I existed. I squinted, straining my vision, hoping I could maybe see his face in order to have a visual picture of him. But I couldnt. The nighttime environment only helped him remain anonymous. Yet, even without being able to clearly see him, I was slowly being overwhelmed by a very strange feeling†¦show more content†¦You can leave, I guess, he mumbled. God. He was so fucking sensitive. Say one wrong thing, and he was done. My mood switched from apologetic to disdainful. My God, Ty! Youre so annoying sometimes! I looked at him scornfully, only proceeding to storm out the door. - I thought about what Id said to Tyler. It wasnt his fault Id gotten a 53% on that trigonometry test. It wasnt his fault my mom hated me and could care less if I died. I shouldnt have yelled at him. He hadnt done anything. I started feeling unbearably guilty. I got to the end of my driveway, admiring the way the trees in the backyard looked almost purely black in contrast to the bright orangey-pink sunset. Its leaves and branches were just a dark outline against the sky. And then, I saw my pathetic excuse for a mother in the kitchen window, gazing emptily through the pane. And I decided not to go inside. I sighed. Where to go now? Go back to the house; go see him, an unidentified voice told me. I obeyed. As if I was in a trance, I marched mechanically into the forest and towards the small, shadowy house. I pressed against the translucent glass of the old windows, peering inside. He wasnt there. I subconsciously allowed my eyes to slide to the side, spotting a brass door handle protruding from a wooden door on the side of the house. I impulsively reached for the tarnished knob, turning it and forcing the door open before I realized what I wasShow MoreRelatedThe Effects Of Winter On The Winter935 Words   |  4 PagesAnd Then There Was Winter Early November through early March have the reputation of being the coldest, most unappreciated months of the year in Minnesota. Late March through October are the warmest months of the year and offer the most outdoor activities, so most people think. What many refuse to recognize is the fact winter has just as much to offer as summer. Summer is the warmest season of the year. Lasting from June to August, people vacation and grow crops. With nice weather, many differentRead MoreEssay On Summer And Winter1047 Words   |  5 PagesSummer vs. Winter what is the difference? 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