Offline: In The Flesh

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or anything. No one in my family does.
    Kelly : What religion are you?
    Aaron : Roman Catholic.
    Kelly : We’re Baptist.
    Aaron : I don’t know a whole lot about that. Or any religion except my own, really.
    Kelly : My father was a minister back in Kentucky.
    Aaron : Can’t imagine that made for an easy childhood.
    Kelly : It didn’t. At all. He was even stricter than my Mom.
    Aaron : Yikes. That’s rough.
    Kelly : You have no idea.
    Aaron : So your Mom stopped you from meeting me last night?
    Kelly : Yes.
    Aaron : Shit. I’m sorry I got mad. I was just really looking forward to meeting you.
    Kelly : I know. Me to o We can try again.
    Aaron : How? Won’t your parents just freak out on you again?
    Kelly : It’s just my Mom now. My Dad died. It’s why we left Kentucky. To get away from the memory.
    Aaron : I’m sorry. I feel even more like a jackass for getting mad now. Sounds like you’ve had a hard time of it.
    Kelly : It has been tough, but I’m strong. Or at least, I try to be. But my Mom isn’t any better since we left home. She drinks a lot, takes a lot of pills. I’m starting to think she’s going crazy.
    Aaron : Have you tried to get her help?
    Kelly : She doesn’t want help. Doesn’t think she needs it. I’ve tried talking to her about it, but she gets violent.
    Aaron : Violent how?
    Kelly : Just…violent.
    Aaron : You know that’s not right, right? You’re making me want to call the cops here.
    Kelly : You can’t do that.
    Aaron : I won’t. It’s not really my place to interfere. It just worries me to hear it. You’re 17. Nobody should be hitting you for any reason, and you shouldn’t be letting them.
    Kelly : Let’s change the subject.
    Aaron : Okay…
    Kelly : Do you want to try again?
    Aaron : A date?
    Kelly : Yes.
    Aaron : Not if it’s going to get you in trouble, or hurt.
    Kelly : It won’t. I’ll be more careful next time.
    Aaron : If you’re sure.
    Kelly : I am.
    Aaron : Then, yes, definitely. You want to set a place and date and work toward that, or…?
    Kelly : During the day is easier. We can ditch school and meet somewhere. Hang out for a while.
    Aaron : I know a place. You know the old abandoned amusement park up in Hilldale?
    Kelly : Yes. I used to take photographs of those creepy mannequin things there.
    Aaron : Oh wow, I’d love to see them.
    Kelly : I’ll send them to you.
    Aaron : Great! Where do you go to school?
    Kelly : Garretsville.
    Aaron : Okay. I’ll borrow my Dad’s car and I’ll swing by there at about 9 a.m. You want to do it Monday morning?  Will that work for you?
    Kelly : Yes. I’ll bring us some food. We can have a picnic :) What do you like in your sandwiches?
    Aaron : Anything except baloney or tomatoes. Oh, and onions.
    Kelly : Lol, okay. I’ll see you Monday morning then. I’m so excited!!
    Aaron : Me too. Don’t stand me up, lady ;)
    Kelly : I won’t.
    Aaron: What happened to being careful around psychos, lol?
    Kelly: If you met my mother, you’d know that’s what I *am* doing.
    Aaron : Yikes, okay. Talk to you soon. Good night :)
    Kelly : Night.
     
    June 9 th , 2014 7.57 p.m.
     
    Aaron : Hey!
    Kelly : Hey you :)
    Aaron : Did you get in trouble?
    Kelly : No, but I’m glad I brought a change of clothes. All that dirt might have been tough to explain :) But she was sleeping when I got home, so I was able to wash up and everything.
    Aaron : Good!
    Kelly : Did you have fun?
    Aaron : Fun doesn’t begin to describe it. I nearly had a heart attack when I saw you waiting outside the school.
    Kelly : LOL, why?
    Aaron : First off, I didn’t think you’d be there. Second, you’re absolutely gorgeous. Your pictures don’t do you justice AT ALL! I think I’m in love, LOL.
    Kelly : Me too.
    Aaron : Really?
    Kelly : Kinda. I know it’s silly, but I haven’t been with a guy in a long time. It’s been hard, as you know. I’d forgotten how much fun it can be. And you’re not just some jerk. You’re very sweet.
    Aaron : I’ve never been

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