Julius joined Dré on the basketball court for the opening game. His grades were good, and after some convincing conversations with Dré and Denim, he decided to try out for the team, and he made it. Surprisingly, not only did he make the basketball team, but his skills also allowed him to make the varsity team as a freshman, something not accomplished by many. Julius was no longer being tutored by Denim, but they maintained a close friendship, and he was happy to see her cheering for them on the sidelines. Denim was happy to see the smile back on Juliusâs face. He had been so unhappy for a long time, and now she knew why.
Before the tip-off of the ball game, Denim blew Dré a kiss and quickly pulled her denim diary out of her purse so she could jot down her thoughts.
As I look at Julius, so happy on the basketball court, I think heâs finally found a place to fit in. Life is hard enough on freshmen coming into high school. The burden he was carrying, and the fear he mustâve felt after witnessing the murder, had to have been eating him alive, and it affected him emotionally and mentally. I hope that I was able to help Julius in some way and that he knows that Iâll always be here for him and so will Dré. Itâs senior year and the last season that Iâll get to cheer for my school, but tonight is less about me and more about Julius and his new beginnings. Julius, I love you. Make me proud tonight, and show your teammates, classmates, and the city what youâre made of. Somebody has to take Dréâs place on the court once he graduates. LOL!
Smooches!
D
The referee blew the whistle for the tip-off, so Denim tucked her diary back into her purse and began cheering, as she had done each year. By the end of the game Dré had scored thirty-two points and Julius had racked up twelve. It was an amazing feat for Julius, and his parents couldnât be prouder. It seemed that things were turning around for the family. His father had found a job that paid more than the previous job heâd had, and they were lucky to find a home in a safer and nicer neighborhood. Their son had blossomed in only a few months, and so had their lives, especially with Julius and his father finding employment. They had no doubt that the best was yet to come.
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Before the tip-off of the ball game, Denim blew Dré a kiss and quickly pulled her denim diary out of her purse so she could jot down her thoughts.
As I look at Julius, so happy on the basketball court, I think heâs finally found a place to fit in. Life is hard enough on freshmen coming into high school. The burden he was carrying, and the fear he mustâve felt after witnessing the murder, had to have been eating him alive, and it affected him emotionally and mentally. I hope that I was able to help Julius in some way and that he knows that Iâll always be here for him and so will Dré. Itâs senior year and the last season that Iâll get to cheer for my school, but tonight is less about me and more about Julius and his new beginnings. Julius, I love you. Make me proud tonight, and show your teammates, classmates, and the city what youâre made of. Somebody has to take Dréâs place on the court once he graduates. LOL!
Smooches!
D
The referee blew the whistle for the tip-off, so Denim tucked her diary back into her purse and began cheering, as she had done each year. By the end of the game Dré had scored thirty-two points and Julius had racked up twelve. It was an amazing feat for Julius, and his parents couldnât be prouder. It seemed that things were turning around for the family. His father had found a job that paid more than the previous job heâd had, and they were lucky to find a home in a safer and nicer neighborhood. Their son had blossomed in only a few months, and so had their lives, especially with Julius and his father finding employment. They had no doubt that the best was yet to come.
Urban Books, LLC
78 East Industry Court
Deer Park, NY 11729
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Denim Diaries 6: Lying to Live Copyright © 2012 Darrien Lee
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All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior consent of the Publisher, except brief quotes used in reviews.
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