Janie Cruz

“Wash Away My Guilt” by Janie Cruz

“Annie, what is going on? Why are you acting like this?”  “Because I want you to quit lying to me! You keep saying we’re going to last, but I know you know that that isn’t true!” “What?” “You’re moving after graduation, Josh!” Josh stood there in shock. “How….How did you find out?” “Kaylee told me. I know it was just to spite me and rub my face in it, but the point is she told me that a week ago and you’ve never said anything! Why? Why did everyone find out before me?” “Because I didn’t know how to tell you! I was afraid you’d wan...

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“36 Ways To Say "I Love You"” by Janie Cruz

Submitted to Contest #76

“Pull over. Let me drive for awhile.”  “No, it’s fine-”  “Riley. You keep rubbing your eyes like a tired baby.” Riley chuckled and pulled over.  They swapped and Riley was out by the time they were five minutes down the road.  Niall looked over at her and smiled. What a stubborn woman.  ****** “It reminded me of you.” Riley shrugged as she gave Niall the bracelet.  Niall put it on and grinned. “Thanks Ri. I love it.”  They hugged each other again, but held on a little longer and a little tighter.&nbs...

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“Never Wanted It” by Janie Cruz

Submitted to Contest #75

Niall sat anxiously in the room, waiting for someone to come get him and tell him it was time. He checked himself in the full length mirror and chuckled. He swore he would never do this. Not anytime soon, at least. Yet here he was.  He thought about their first date. ***flashback*** “Ann?”  “I’m coming, I’m coming!”  He chuckled as he heard her run down the stairs and into the living room. His breath caught in his throat. “What? Is my hair messed up?” she asked.  Niall shook his head and laughed. “No no, Pet. You….You...

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“False Negatives” by Janie Cruz

Submitted to Contest #74

Day 1 They got off the plane, into the airport, grabbed their bags and flagged down a taxi.  Ann and Declane stared in awe at everything around them.  Mostly Declane.  Ann had been here plenty of times, but Declane had only been here a couple times.  Soon the taxi dropped them off at the cabin and they carried their things inside.  “It’s beautiful. I’ve always wondered what the inside of these looked like.” Ann said, looking around. Declane looked at her and grinned. He picked her up and kissed her.  “I’m...

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“First Time Parents And Halloween” by Janie Cruz

Submitted to Contest #65

"I'm ready Mommy!" Charlotte came running in her parents room, beaming with pride, because she had put her costume on all by herself. "Oh, you look great sweetie! Let me take a picture." Victoria took her phone out and took a quick picture. "Well, I'm ready too. Daddy's in the living room, let's go." The two went out to Louis, who was sitting on the couch. "Daddy, look at me!" Louis spun his daughter around. "Oh you look great, darling." "What about Mommy? See? We all match!" Charlotte wanted them all to dress up as a royal family so that sh...

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“You're Not Alone” by Janie Cruz

Submitted to Contest #64

Zara stared out the window of the bus, trying to make the best of the situation by enjoying the scenery. The bus stopped in front of the gates. "Alright you bunch of brats," the bus driver said as he stood. "Welcome to the next 9 months of your lives. Hopefully this place'll straighten you all out where your parents apparently failed. So, get off, and good luck." The kids all looked at each other with confusion as they grabbed their bags and got off. They walked through the gates to the front entrance. Zara looked around at the grounds. Tree...

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“Just Pretend We're On A Date” by Janie Cruz

Submitted to Contest #63

Ann pulled into the orchard parking lot and sat in her car for a minute. She really didn't want to be here. But she promised her friend she would get out this weekend. She took a deep breath and got out of her car with her basket. There were plenty of people. Families, couples, friend groups. It had been at least a year since the last time she had gone out to do anything social. Ann gripped tight to her basket she had brought for apples and walked to the trees. It was a beautiful place. Hundreds of trees. Tons of red, shiny apples in...

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“The First Time” by Janie Cruz

Submitted to Contest #61

Ann saw his suit coat on the chair and smiled to herself. Just like him to forget something. She took a picture of it and sent it. A: Forget something? N: Oh my gosh I've been looking for that everywhere! A: Can't say I'm surprised ;P N: I'm so sorry babe! Henry's headed over to get it now. A: Don't be sorry, I'm just teasing! lol N: Are you in your dress? A: Yup. Are you in..most..of your tux? N: =D Yes. I wanna see you! A: No way! You know the rules =P N: Ugh, fine. Annie laughed and picked up the coat. She held it close and too...

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“You're Back” by Janie Cruz

Submitted to Contest #44

Ann went in her office and looked around. It had been a whole year. It was nice to be back. She sat at her desk, turned on her computer, and looked at the schedule for today. She went down the list of photoshoots and stopped when she saw his name. Damn. She was hoping to avoid him at least a couple more days. He didn't even know she was back. This was going to be an awkward way for him to find out.******"Okay Niall, before we go to the studio, you've got an interview with a radio show and a photoshoot with Annalina Mikaelson." Jones, Nialls ...

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“Go With Me?” by Janie Cruz

Submitted to Contest #35

"Hey, I won't be able to come over tonight by the way." "Whatcha doin'?" "Dress shopping. I hate shopping." "What are you going dress shopping for?" "Oh, my floor got invited to some kind of spring party tomorrow night for this fashion company we did photos for." She suddenly got an idea. "Hey, I have a plus one-" "No way." "Oh please Niall!" She got down on her knees in front of him and rested her chin on his knee. "Please? For me? I really don't want to go alone. I won't know hardly anyone. Everyone on my floor is bringing someone." He cou...

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“Secrets and Relationships” by Janie Cruz

Submitted to Contest #32

Someone came up behind me and covered my eyes. "Guess who?" Luca whispered. I laughed, "Gee, let's see..." He came around and kissed my cheek. "Oh come on, you could at least pretend." He sat on the table next to me. "Whatcha doin' there?" he asked. I quickly shut my notebook. "Just some class notes." He gave me a quizzical look. "Mm Hm." "What?" "You know, we've been dating for what,-" "Two years." He laughed, "Right. Two years. In two years not once have you ever let me look in that notebook." "I've let you look in my notebooks." "No I me...

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“Walking Home” by Janie Cruz

I grabbed my headphones, locked the door behind me and made my way down the street. It was one of those moments where you feel like you're in a music video. All I could hear was my music. All I could feel was the sunshine and the small breeze. I walked with a little bounce in my step. Today was a good day.It only took a few minutes to reach the little corner store on my street. I hung my headphones around my neck when I went in. "Mornin' Miss Maelie." I waved to the store attendent. "Good morning Sylvaine. How are you this sunny day?" "Not b...

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“Future or Dream?” by Janie Cruz

Submitted to Contest #30

"Don't say a word, just dance with me." he whispered. I froze. Where had I heard that before? I ignored the feeling and took his hand. He pulled me onto the dance floor and took me in his arms. We laughed and danced. But I couldn't shake the feeling that I had seen all of this before. Maybe he's just said that before. No....even this room looked the same. The clothes we were both wearing, the music. Everything was the same. I had seen all of this before. I had been here before. But when? Maybe it was a dream I had had recently. That was the ...

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“Well, What Do You Want To Do?” by Janie Cruz

"Close your eyes and hold out your hands." "Why?" "Just do it Josie!" "Okay okay!" I closed my eyes and held out my hands. He put something velvety and small in my hands. "Okay, look." I opened my eyes. It was a small, velvet, green box. "Open it." Peter said. I carefully opened it. It was a beautiful gold heart pendant with a little emerald in the center. "May I?" he asked. I nodded. He took it and came around behind me. He put it on, then stood back in front of me. "Do you like it?" I fiddled with it and nodded. "You're not saying anything...

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“Loving Someone is the Biggest Secret” by Janie Cruz

There's this boy. Or, at least, there was this boy. We knew each other since 3rd grade. He was only older than me by a few months. When we both turned 12, we were in the same Sunday school class along with a few other kids. I was constantly bullied by them for whatever reason. But he was always there to defend me or make me feel better. Even at school, I knew he always had my back. We didn't have to hang out all the time to know that we cared about the other person and that we would always be there for each other. Of course, I was horribly ...

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