Fiction
Good Teens With Guns
In the wake of a school shooting, a group of teenagers takes safety into their own hands
1. Guardian Angels
Sam Timms
Student at Grassy Heights
To be honest, I’m just surprised nobody thought to say it earlier. Everyone was thinking it, you know? After what happened with Mr. Evans, and even before that with the first shooting. I heard whispers. People saying this is better or that is better. Stories. Rumors.
The truth? Everyone was just too scared to say it out loud. What about my reputation? What about my social standing? My public image? Those are all well and good when you live a safe life, a life without fear. But reputation, social standing, and public image? They’re a little less important when you’re getting shot at, you know?
So I figured if it had to be anyone, why not me?
David Velasquez
Former teacher at Grassy Heights
“Why not arm the students?”
I couldn’t believe it when I heard it. And I couldn’t believe it when I saw who said it, either. I’ve known Sam since he was little. I coached him for a year when his parents wanted him to wrestle.
