• Dear Lilly, 9/2/08

    Hello Lilly I am Tamrah. Today is the first day of school. I hope my friend Mary is there. Mary is my closest friend. She is always there for me. Sometimes I think I don't deserve a friend like her. Bye school time.


    Sincerely,
    Tamrah Rose

    My mom watched as I put the lock on my journal. I shoved it under my pillow when she wasn't looking.
    "Tamrah take off that necklace!"My mom yelled at me.
    I didn't answer I just it tucked under my shirt. She thought I was a fool just because of my beliefs. My family is like everyone else in this town is Christen. Me I believe in a goddess named Lilly. Why can't anyone accept me for how I am? I will have to ignore what they say like I do ever year. I am your average fourteen year old. I love to sing and party. I love to hang out at my friend’s house. I have faith in a goddess not god. I have white eyes and long dirty blond hair which was put in curls I was always pale no matter how much I was in the sun. My face had changed from round with baby fat to long,skinny,and thin it is sprinkled with freckles. I am wearing a faded pair of blue jeans that are tight but loose and a blue shirt that flows from my throat elegantly. I grabbed my book bag and ran to the bus stop. Mary was waiting for me there trying not to jump like a kangaroo.
    "Tamrah did you have a good summer?"Squealed Mary hugging me
    "Yes I did. Did you?"I muttered hugging her back.
    "Yes it was very fun." exclaimed Mary watching as I pulled my emblem out.
    "I'm glad" I murmured.
    "Why do you wear that old thing?"Asked Mary
    "It is the sign of my saver Lilly."I answered quietly
    "You’re wrong Lilly is fake." snickered a boy
    "She made this town that’s why it's called Fire Rose."I snapped
    "That makes sense.” muttered Mary to herself.
    "Lilly is fake God made this town and the world." murmured the boy.

    After that I ignored what people said. Lilly was against vilonce.Mary was a good friend but she would never understand me. Mary could have been my sister. Her golden blond hair was two inches shorter than mine. She had it plated down her back. She was wearing an old fashion skirt that flowed past her knees like a waterfall and a brown shirt that hugged her frame tightly. Her blue eyes were hidden behind a pair of purple glasses. Her face was lone and skinny with a few pimples but it was beatuiful. I wish she could understand me better. I guess I can keep wishing. No one will ever understand me. A new boy walked to the bus stop I looked at him. His eyes were dark brown they almost looked black just like his hair. He was very tan. He was wearing cut shorts and a black baggy T-shirt. His face was long and round also full of freckles very handsome. He was staring at me more like gwaking at me.
    “Why are you staring at me?” I asked in a wind chime voice.
    He stared at me dumbfounded. This was going to be a long day. Men always stare at me I never know why. I am called the angel.
    “You’re a goddess.” The boy whispered
    “No I am human.” I laughed
    “I’m Jake sorry I forgot to introduce myself.” Jake murmured embarrassed
    “Nice to meet you I’m Tamrah.” I smiled
    Maybe smiling was a bad idea. When I smiled he stopped breathing. Why does that always happen? I sighed and looked away. As I pondered my thoughts the bus came. I climbed in and looked out the window as the bus drove to the next bus stop. I watched as the student filed onto the bus. I was shocked when I saw the twins come on the bus Bridget and Selene. They were too beautiful to be human. The redhead Bridget sat next to me. Was she crazy? She ignored me for all my life. Why did she decide to sit next to me now she hates me? Everyone on the bus wondered that why.
    “ Look it's the crazy redhead, the angel, and the fire blonde what a perfect friends.” Muttered a boy
    Selene sat next to the boy and leaned closer to him like she was going to kiss him.
    “What’s your name sweetie?” she asked fluttering her long lashes.
    “James.” He whispered breathlessly.
    “James what did you call me, my sister, and our friend?” Selene asked sweetly.
    “The crazy redhead, the angel, and the fire blonde” James answered getting scared.
    Selene slapped him hard then sat into the seat next to mine and Bridget’s. I looked at James watching as he tried not to cry like a little girl. Bridget was giggling for some reason. Everyone said this girl was a freak. Maybe they were right. What did Selene mean by “our friend”? I don’t know them. I’ll never understand some people.
    “Hello Tamrah.” Bridget whispered to me
    “Hello.” I murmured shocked.
    “Don’t be shocked.” She whispered.
    I ignored her after that. People were right she is a freak. I stared out the window. Something hit me in the head and I looked at Selene. Selene is a blonde with blue eyes. She was wearing a frilly pink and black dress that hugged her slender frame. All the boys watched her and looked at her. Selene caught me staring at her. She smiled at me like I was an old friend her perfect teeth glittering in the sun. What is with them I am not their friend?
    “Yet” Bridget whispered to herself.
    She talks to herself great. Why can’t she sit with her sister? Why did she decide to stop ignoring me now? They are the princesses of the school. Why are they trying to befriend a commoner?
    “You’re not a commoner and we aren’t princesses” whispered Bridget to me.
    I stared at Bridget shocked. How did she know what I was thinking? Bridget just smiled at me. This was really creeping me out. Bridget and Selene looked at each other like they were having a conversation.
    FREAKS I yelled in my head.
    I don’t know why. This was strange. As I was thinking I looked out the window not seeing anything. I didn’t know we were at school until Bridget got up. I grabbed my thing and walked off the bus. I walked gracefully like Bridget and Selene. I was watched mostly because I use to be a klutz and stumble a lot. Now I am as graceful as a gazelle. I wonder what happened to me. Boys were staring at me with their mouths hanging open. A few weeks passed and I started to notice lines between people. The brightest line was that between couples. This girl and her boyfriend had the brightest and thickest line. The girl was very beautiful. Many guys stared at her but she just stared at her boyfriend her eyes never left his face. She had chocolate brown hair that was almost to her whist. She had the most beautiful and piercing silver eyes. She was pale, thin, and strong. She was wearing a tight blue shirt that would make any boy who looked at her drool. Her jeans fit tightly around her powerful legs. It was clear she loved sports. I remember her now she was on the softball team. She was the best player thanks to her we always won. I forgot her name though. Her boyfriend was tall and tan. He had green eyes and brown eyes tinted with a bit of red. He was wearing a baggy gray shirt and a loose pair of blue jeans held up with a brown belt. The girl realized I staring at her and she smiled.
    “Hello Tamrah.” She greeted me
    “Um hello” I murmured shocked
    “Did you forget me? I’m Stella.” She smiled
    “How do I know you?” I asked
    “Stella Rose please come to the office.” Said a voice on the speaker
    The voice sounded like Selene. Maybe I was hearing things. Stella got up and walked out after blowing a kiss to her boyfriend. If Selene and Bridget are the princesses of the school then this girl was clearly the queen of the school. Her boyfriend seemed dazed.
    She’s so beautiful I am so lucky.
    A deep voice came into my head.
    I screamed and ran out of my algebra class.
    What is with that girl?
    Mr.Spontak’s voice was in my head. I didn’t hear him say that. I am hearing people’s thoughts. Now I am really freaking out. Jake the boy from the bus stop appeared in front of me. He grabbed my shoulders stopping me.
    “If you don’t stop screaming I will make you stop.” Jake whispered in a low voice.
    I didn’t stop screaming mostly because I was hearing people’s thoughts from their class rooms. Jake meant what he said. When I didn’t stop screaming he kissed me. I slapped him as hard as I could.
    “What is wrong with you?” I yelled at him.
    He seemed stunned. Maybe it was because I never spoke above a mummer. Well of course I am going to yell he kissed me.
    “Good you stopped screaming.” Jake said
    I glared at him.
    “You’re a goddess please believe me.” He murmured
    “No I’m not.” I snapped
    I walked away tuning out the thoughts of the students in their classes. I was annoyed. Jake followed me I wanted to slap him again. That surprised me I am usually a nice person. I should say sorry and I will later. I saw a friend line starting to form between me and Jake. I wondered why I saw these lines. It was strange no one else saw them. I ran into Selene. She was wearing a red dress. She was almost wearing nothing. The dress was cut down to her stomach. It was four inches above her knees. Boys were literally drooling over her. I am surprised no one said anything to her.
    “Is that boy bothering you?” Selene asked
    “No.” I murmured
    “Are you sure? He kissed you.” Said Selene
    “Yes he only kissed me to get me to stop screaming.” I muttered
    Selene walked away she looked disappointed. What was with her? I walked back to my algebra class and acted like nothing happened. No one looked at me strangely. Stella was back and she was passing notes to her boyfriend. The bond between them grew thicker and brighter. On the speaker it said her last name was Rose. Her last name was Rose like mine.
    Did you figure it out yet?
    Figure what out?
    I can’t tell you I am forbidden to tell you.
    Why?
    It is law come to my house and I will tell you some legends I live on 1000 oak way.
    I’ll be there.
    After that it was quiet. I wondered how many people would wonder why I went to the queen’s house. People like her do not talk to people like me.
    Something strange was happing in Fire Rose. I need to find out what. Then in the court yard stood Lilly surrounded by flowers. I could tell in was her by her dirt stained white dress also her short lilac hair and piercing amethyst eyes. Her face was the mos beautiful face i have ever seen. She has dimples when she smiles and a bit of dirt on her right cheek. She has a bunch of freckles on her face. I sat there shocked as soon as the bell rung I ran out of the class room straight to the court yard.
    “My child please calm down.” Whispered Lilly in a happy tone
    “Can you tell me why I am changing?” I asked
    “No my young one I can’t” Lilly answered
    “I knew that was going to be your answer.” I muttered
    “Tamrah Fire Rose needs you there is trouble.” Whispered Lilly her soft voice urgent
    “What kind of trouble?” I asked
    “I am sorry little one I can’t tell you. Remember you need to save us sleep well your our only hope.” She answered
    I passed out but I felt her put me in my bed then a dream engulfed me. The dream was so real. I was running Bridget, Selene, Stella, Stella’s boyfriend, Jake, a boy, and a girl were running with me. Where were we going? Why were we running? Who are the boy and girl? What did Lilly mean I was their only hope? What trouble was coming? I woke up covered in sweat.