so this is how it happened. From the beggining.
Sitting in my bedroom, I was listening to a CD my friend Stacia had given me. So nobody band, but I liked there stuff. It was probably the tenth time I had listened to it that day when I decided to check out their myspace page [author's note: yes, myspace, that's how long ago this happened]. The page said someone from the band was currently online so I submitted some comment about how much I liked their music and how I would love to maybe see them in concert some time, but I wasn't really expecting an answer. I was probably on a different web page several minutes later when I got a message back. The lead singer how written a reply and had asked me how I had heard of them. I replied that my friend had heard of them in connection with one of her favorite bands. He asked what kind of music I listened to. We kept up this back and forth for almost four hours when he asked if we could chat via webcam. Rushing to go make myself look presentable, I came back and said that I would. It was really awkward at first but after the first fifteen minutes the conversation finally began to have a smooth flow. Then he asked the big question: "how old are you?"
I panicked and lied, "17, almost 18." I had only recently turned 15.
"You look awfully young to almost be 18"
"how old are you?"
"23"
It was silent for a moment.
"So what do you for fun in southern California?" he asked, trying to change the subject.
The conversation went back to normal.
The video chat went on for another half hour until I was exhausted and had to head to bed.
"well goodnight, James"
"hey, can we video chat tomorrow night?" he asked, looking down.
"um, sure" I said, not really sure if I should.
He brightened. "cool, goodnight."
And that's how it all started to go wrong.
We video chatted the next night, and the next, and the next...
I have to go to french class now. But I think I've given the best introduction that I could. Yes, I was only 15 and the time and he was actually 27. He lied too. My story isn't for the faint of heart. I am telling you ahead of time that if you cannot handle the age gap, you should not continue to read my story as I lay it out. But it ends well for both parties. James (all names have been changed for the sake of privacy) is off somewhere enjoying life and I'm currently pursuing my college education, majoring in economics and minoring in business. I know I just ruined how it ends, but I highly suggest you continue reading. It'll be worth it.
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Au revoir
- Sabrina
