The next summer, Eric had the chance to go work in Tahoe with his best friend. With tears shed, we parted ways. It was a heartbreaking time for me. I wasn't ready to let him go, but it was what he wanted to do. I had no choice. He needed to go and try new things.
I hated watching him drive off. Once again, I was alone. I loved him. I had said goodbye. It was the only thing I could do. And, I hated it.
I missed him. My first love drove out of my life for the unknown blue of Lake Tahoe.
Twelve weeks later, he was back. But, that's another story.
Article comments
1 - -E
Joanie you truly are a treasure to the written word. Thanks for sharing this with the world. I've been raped myself and it never fails to make me teary eyed to hear that someone else has had to deal with it. It happens in all different shapes and sizes and colors and patterns that there is no telling who will say they, too, have survived it. I am glad you had someone you could trust that was so supportive for you in that time.
And I'm slightly jealous. I'm going to be 24 next month and never loved anyone, let alone told them.
2 - Christopher Rose
Fabulous work, Joan.
Thank you.
3 - chantal stone
Joan...what a beautiful story! my heart raced and i had tears in my eyes, reading your heartfelt and honest words. don't leave us hanging....we'll be waiting to hear what happened when Eric came back.
4 - Connie Phillips
Joan,
Thank you for sharing both the horrific and the wonderful. I too hope you decide to share the more about Eric with us.
5 - El Bicho
Very powerful and moving.
6 - sujatha
Lovely, heart wrenching story. Beautiful writing. Yay! for Eric. Hugs.
7 - Scott Butki
Joanie, big hug. This must have been hard to write about but I thank you for sharing it.
Eric sounds like such a good catch. I hope you write about what happens next with him.
8 - Scott Butki
Are you going to write an update or sequel?
I'd love to read it.
9 - Joanie
Scott, I don't know if I'm going to follow up on this one. The rest of it isn't nearly as heartwarming and easy to read.
10 - Scott Butki
Nothing wrong with some negativity.
11 - Will
That was lovely...
12 - poignantisle
After a long time i reaaly felt filled , with your words .. Please write the rest -- Shankar.
13 - rhonz
your story is so interesting, it really cathes my attention and im really touched by it...hope you'll both live happily with each other...
14 - LuLuLzZ
i lulz'd my way through this, best part was when he said he needed more than sex to keep his attention.. LULZZZ my ass dude, i bet he found out he was gay and went to bang his "best friend" in lake tahoa or whatever u said. a dude as emotional as you has to either be gay or on their way... bottom line: SUXXX FOR UUUUU
15 - Amber
This was great! You are an amazing writer i can't wait to read what happens next!
16 - JAN
stop taking advantage of retards "JOAN"
17 - chessy
ur story is so great...
18 - Jessica
Great story indeed. I have a question, is this story written on the book "Teen love" ? If so I'd like to buy it but I'm not quite sure the story has something to do with the book .
19 - Rossy
I was carried away by your story. The courage and the honesty in you will really set you free from darkness. Anyway, I am waiting for the part two of the story.