Creative Writing: Privacy Settings

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"Facebook," Sarah said.

"Why didn't you change your privacy settings?"

"Why do people post personal information on Facebook? 'I'm gone to the gym'. That's great. Now I can rob you!"

"I'm so sorry."

Melody gave Sarah the biggest hug she has ever given anybody in her entire life. Melody and Sarah then looked deep into each other's eyes, still holding each other. They slowly moved in for a kiss until Melody's mother entered the living room.

"Hey, Sarah," Mrs. Song said. "Why are you crying?"

"Her parents kicked her out because they found out she's gay," Melody said.

"How did they find out?"

"Facebook."

"Oh. Well, Sarah. You can stay with us as long as you can."

"Thank you."

Sarah wiped the tears from her eyes.

"Things are looking up for me already," Sarah said. I have people in my life accept me for who I am. I'm going to graduate high school. So, I don't need my parents. TO HELL WITH THEM!"
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Instead, she broke down crying again.

"Why can't they accept me for who I am?" Sarah asked.

Present Day...

It's almost 10:00," Steve said. "There's no point in hanging out with them now."

"Is it really?" Michael asked. "Man! I lost track of time!"

"You really need to get laid, Dude. Have you tried online dating?"

"That shit don't work."

"There are teen dating apps you can try."

"Nah. I'm good."

Shelly returned home from work at around 10:20."

"Hey, what's on the go with you and your parents?" Shelly asked.

"I have no idea," Steve said.

"Did they say they were kicking you out?"

"Well, Dad told me to leave."

"Oh. Uh. My mom would freak out if you stayed here."

"Why don't you ask her?"

"What if she says no?"

"Then I'll think of something."

Shelly was about to call her mother, but there was knock in the door.

"Mom, what are you doing here?" Steve asked.

"It's getting late," Martha said. "Do you want a ride

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