ashlyn:
the whole store goes into a dead silence." john." i whisper." it's okay, really." i choak at the ending of my sentence. tears swelled in my eyes. i was used to this but, it all hurt the same. i lightly tug on his arm to get him out of the store. the cashier replys," i said ' have a nice day.'" she grins and returns her attention back to the other people checking out. all of a sudden, he face brightens and her tone is more soothing. her appearence is more approaching. she was the exact oppisite when we were at her register.