Peaceandlove67 Article: Music and Friendship, What More Do I Need? Part Ten

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Music and Friendship, What More Do I Need? Part Ten

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One day, Erin and Paul had a major disagreement. Pretty soon, it got really ugly. Erin pretended she needed to use the restroom so that she could cry. When she came out, Allie said, "Erin, you've been in there a long time. Are you okay?" Erin said, "No, I'm not." Allie asked, "What happened?" Erin said, "Paul and I got into an argument." Allie said, "Oh, no. I'm so sorry. What were you two arguing about?" Erin said, "I don't want to talk about it." Then, she walked away. It was an awful feeling, arguing with her best friend. She had to make up with him. She just had to! She couldn't lose her best friend, not again! She already lost her first best friend, Barry. She couldn't lose Paul, too! The weather was quite pleasant, and their science teacher decided to have class outside. Toward the end of class, Erin saw a couple of bullies being mean to Paul. Suddenly, they were throwing rocks at him. Erin quickly rose to her feet and shouted, "Oh, no! Not on my watch!" She punched one of the bullies in the nose, causing it to bleed. She glared at them and said, "I better not see this again, or next time, it won't just be a nose!" The teacher winked at her and said, "I didn't see anything." She smiled. The bell rang, and she turned around, but Paul had already gone inside. At the end of the day, Erin walked down the halls with Allie, and they talked. Erin then spotted Paul at his locker and said to Allie, "Allie, you go on. I'll check on Paul." Allie said, "Okay, cool." Erin walked up to Paul and asked, "Are you okay?" Paul looked at her and asked, "Why did you step in like that?" She said, "They were throwing rocks at you, Paul." He said, "You stood up for me after all those terrible things I said to you." She said, "You're my friend, Paul, arguments or no arguments." He smiled and said, "Thank you. I'm really sorry about what I said." She said, "I'm sorry, too." The two friends hugged. Erin never felt happier. She then said, "You're not hurt, are you?" Paul smiled and said, "No, I'm okay." She said, "That's good." After the bus stopped near Paul's house, Paul said, "Erin, you're my best friend." Erin smiled and said, "You're mine, too, Paul." From that day forward, Erin began to value friendship even more.

BeatlesRock64, RetroRock64 and 1 other like this

ChiliPepperLuv Aw! That's so sweet. Best friends don't agree on everything, but at the end of the day, they're still best friends. I miss having a best friend.

Peaceandlove67 Aw! I'm sure you'll find someone someday.

RetroRock64 I'm sure of that, too. Best friends show up when you're not even looking. That's how I met my best friend. Peaceandlove67, I think this is my favorite part of the story so far.

Peaceandlove67 Well, I'm glad you like it, dude.

Rubyrings Their friendship was stronger than their argument! This part is so sweet.

BeatlesRock64 Yes, it is very sweet.

Peaceandlove67 I'm glad everyone liked it.

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part XVI

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Catherine's Point of View
It was Valentine's Day. My friends and I made Valentine's Day cards for each other. After school, we all met at Jennifer's house to exchange them. I was careful about what I wrote on some of them, because not all of my friends understand my humor. The only ones who do are Gavin, Jennifer, and William. The card I made for Gavin was a classic example of my humor. On the outside, I wrote, "It's Valentine's Day. I got you a card." On the inside, I wrote, "This is the inside of it." Gavin laughed until he cried when he read it. He said, "Oh, Catherine, always funny!" I said,...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part XV

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Catherine's Point of View
One day in January, it was snowing. I said, "I swear it was warmer at Christmas." Gavin said, "I know. It felt more like May than December." Pretty soon, it was getting really cold. I said, "It's colder than I can stand right now. I think we should go back inside." Gavin said, "I agree." As we were going inside, Gavin slipped on a patch of black ice on the driveway. I asked, "Gavin, are you okay?" He said, "Yeah." He got up, and I noticed that he was limping. I said, "You're hurt." He said, "I'm all right....ow!" I said, "But you're limping." He said, "Maybe I'm not...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part XIV

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Catherine's Point of View
Our sophomore year was a good year for the most part. Gavin and I didn't get bullied much. The few times we did, we usually took up for each other. One day, Gavin was sick, and he couldn't be there to take up for me. Some bullies mocked me and pushed me down the stairs. Jennifer told the bullies off, and William helped me to my feet. He asked, "Are you okay?" I said, "Yeah, I'm okay." I was a bit upset. When I came home, I put on some Beatles music to make myself feel better. I felt better, and one of my friends even told me a joke. She said, "What is the difference...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part XIII

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Catherine's Point of View
One day during the summer, I decided to visit with Gavin. When I made it over there, his dog, Oliver, greeted me. I said, "Hi, Oliver! Where's Gavin?" The dog led me to Gavin. Gavin was resting under the tree in his backyard. I said, "You look comfortable, Gavin." I expected him to say, "I am," but he didn't. Oliver licked his face, but he didn't stir. I thought, "Oh, God! Has he passed out?" I knelt down beside of him and gently shook him. "Gavin!" I cried. "Gavin, are you okay?!" He opened his eyes and said, "Good morning!" I said, "Gavin, don't scare me like that!...

Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part XII

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Catherine's Point of View
It was summer, and one day, Gavin came to me crying. I asked, "Are you okay?" He said, "No." I asked, "What's wrong?" He said, "My grandfather just died." I said, "Gavin, I'm so sorry." I hugged him. He continued to cry. I understood how he felt, since I had lost Pops less than two years earlier. Despite my fear of heights, I decided to fly to Liverpool with Gavin. His father asked, "Are you sure you want to do this?" I said, "Gavin was there for me when Pops died. It's my turn to be there for Gavin." His mother said, "That's very sweet of you, love." On the plane,...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part XI

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Catherine's Point of View
One night, I heard that there was going to be a meteor shower. Bonnie, Gavin, and I went up a hill that was overlooking the high school, as it was a dark hill. After we saw the meteor shower, we looked down the hill towards the school. Bonnie said, "Ya know, that school seemed so big when I first started attending it, but looking down on it now, I realize how small it really is." I said, "Really?" She said, "Yeah. It seems like just yesterday when I was a freshman like you guys. Now I'm just four months away form graduating." Gavin said, "That's crazy. This time next...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part X

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Catherine's Point of View
It was the last day of school before Christmas Break. At one point, I noticed that I was having some pain in my right side. Gavin asked, "Catherine, are you all right?" I said, "Yeah, I'm just fine. Why?" He said, "You're acting like you're hurt." I said, "Oh, I'm just having some pain in my right side. I'm probably bruised from where I slipped and fell on a patch of ice, no big deal." Jennifer overheard me and said, "Look, I'm not a doctor, but you should definitely go see one." I said, "I think I'll be okay. I'll see what happens tomorrow." The next day, the pain...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part IX

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Catherine's Point of View
One day, I was visiting with my paternal grandparents. A thunderstorm was approaching as we were getting ready to leave. As I was walking to my aunt and uncle's car, I felt a bolt of lightning hit me. I felt the strike, and the next thing I knew, I woke up in my uncle's arms. He said, "Holy cow! I thought you were dead!" I said, "You did?" He said, "Yeah. You looked dead." My aunt said, "You really did." I said, "That really hurt." My uncle said, "I think we should get you to a hospital just to be sure you're okay." Thankfully, I only had minor injuries. The doctor...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part VIII

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Catherine's Point of View
It was our first day of high school. Gavin and I were quite nervous, to be honest. The day started out badly. I heard someone make fun of Gavin's accent. The bully asked, "What's up with the cheesy accent?" Gavin replied, "I'm from England, Liverpool, to be exact." The bully said, "Oh, you're from that town where those insects are from. That explains your trashy haircut. You should be beaten for that." I walked up to the bully and said, "If you hurt Gavin, you better make plans for me to hurt you." The bully ran in fear and never bothered us again. Later, I got punched...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part VII

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Catherine's Point of View
I was reluctant to include the eighth grade in the story. There weren't too many good things that happened that year. The only good things that happened that year were a couple of new friends that I made and the fact that I made straight A's. Everything else that happened was bad. The worst thing that happened that year was the death of my maternal grandfather. Although my mother died in childbirth, her parents still wanted to have a relationship with me. I was close to Pops, (that's what I called him). I did at times think he needed to be knocked off of his pompous...

Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part VI

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Catherine's Point of View
One day, in the seventh grade, I noticed some kids threatening to beat Gavin. I came up to the bullies and said, "Don't beat up my friend. If you want to beat up someone, do it to me." Gavin said, "Catherine, no! What are you doing?!" I said, "I'd rather it be me than you!" The bullies began beating on me. Gavin begged the bullies to stop, but his pleas fell on deaf ears. I was outnumbered, so I couldn't fight back. Gavin tried to physically get them off of me, but he was unsuccessful. I said, "Gavin, get out of here! They'll get you, too!" Gavin said, "Hold on, Catherine!...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part V

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Catherine's Point of View
Christmas Vacation was officially over, and we were back in school. Gavin and I were heading to our next class, and we saw someone being bullied. A group of kids punched a girl in the face, and she fell to the ground. Gavin said, "Come on, Catherine! Let's get those bullies away from her." I said, "I'm right behind you! I can't just stand and watch someone get bullied." We approached the bullies, and Gavin said, "Back off! I've got crutches, and I'm not afraid to use them!" The bullies walked away. I helped the girl to her feet and asked, "Are you okay?" She said, "Yeah....

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part IV

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Catherine's Point of View
A couple of months passed, and Gavin and I became really, really close, but one day, there was something in the air. Whatever it was, Gavin and I got into a horrible argument. I don't remember what we were arguing about, but we said some cruel things to each other. I dare not repeat them. I went home crying. Later, I decided to make up with Gavin. I went across the street to his home. His mother answered the door. I said, "I need to talk to Gavin. I want to make up with him." She said, "I'll tell him you're here." A few minutes later, she returned and said, "He's gone."...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part III

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Catherine's Point of View
One October day, it had started out normally. Gavin and I had a really good day until the last class of the day. We had some free time at the end of the class. There was a girl calling me ugly and deformed. I was upset, but I tried not to show that she got to me. Gavin came up beside me and said, "Hey! Be nice to her!" The girl asked, "What are you gonna do? Boys can't hit girls." He said, "I know, but if they could, you'd be the first one I'd hit." She said, "But girls can hit boys." He said, "Go ahead! Hit me!" She punched him in the mouth, knocking out a tooth. The...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part II

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Catherine's Point of View
One September day, I had an experience that would change my life. I noticed that some new neighbors were moving in across the street. I decided to greet my new neighbors, especially since there was a kid my age there. I said, "Hi, I'm Catherine. It's nice to meet you." He said, "Hi, I'm Gavin. It's nice to meet you, too." I said, "Nice accent you have there!" He said, "Thank you. I'm from Liverpool, England." I said, "Like the Beatles?!" He said, "Yeah. Like the Beatles." Seeing that we were both Beatles fans, I knew we would get along. Gavin seemed so friendly and...

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Words Can't Describe Our Friendship Part I

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Catherine's Point of View
My childhood had a rocky start from day one. My mother was in poor health from the day she learned she was pregnant with me. Although I turned out to be healthy, my mother died in childbirth. Realizing his own mortality, my father named my aunt and uncle as legal guardians if something were to happen to him. My father and my aunt were siblings. One night, when I was three years old, my aunt was babysitting me, and my father never returned, for he was killed in a car accident. As a result, I ended up living with my aunt and uncle. They never had children, so I was basically...

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Four of Us Final Part

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Some time passed, and the members of The Devil Wants Peace began to notice something. John was the only member who didn't have a girlfriend. He did have a girl who was his friend. Her name was Violet, and John had become really good friends with her. She occasionally visited him in the recording studio, (this is not a John and Yoko story, I promise). She admired his general confidence and superb leadership skills. John was very fond of Violet. Once, John got into a terrible argument with Allen. John told Violet about it, and she provided him comfort. She even said, "Work it out with Allen....

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Four of Us Part VII

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After a brief hiatus, The Devil Wants Peace released another album. They went on another tour. One evening, they were signing autographs for some fans. Suddenly, it began to rain. Peter said, "I think we should seek shelter. I don't think our fans will want to come out in the rain for autographs." John said, "Good thinking, Peter. Let's go." The group began to run towards a nearby shelter. Thunder and lightning crashed around them. A bolt of lightning flashed close to them. Allen, Peter, and Stan met in the nearby shelter. Peter said, "That lightning flash was close. Is everyone all right?"...

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Four of Us Part VI

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John's uncle, Bob, was always supportive of The Devil Wants Peace. Even as they were approaching the 2000's, and the albums kept coming, Uncle Bob supported his nephew no matter what. However, there was one day that would change John's perspective on life forever. One day, the members of The Devil Wants Peace were recording an album. They were in the process of recording their song, "The Unknown," which was written by John, Allen, and Peter. Uncle Bob had visited that day. Uncle Bob said, "John, I'm sorry to say this, but I really don't like the song." John said, "I don't understand." Uncle...

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Four of Us Part V

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Shortly after releasing their new album, the members of The Devil Wants Peace got ready for their next tour. The group decided to visit with John's uncle, Bob, one day. He said, "John, I heard you were in a car accident a few weeks ago. Are you okay?" John said, "I'm fine now, Uncle Bob. It's all thanks to my band mates. I would have died out there if not for them." Uncle Bob asked, "How did you guys find him?" Allen said, "When he didn't show up to the recording studio and didn't answer the phone, we went to his cabin to see if he was okay. He wasn't there." Peter said, "That's right. As we...