I ran into the forest to my favorite place and sat down on my special rock. I knew no one could find me. At last I had peace and quiet. I lifted my guitar and began to play.
"Hi, Desha!"
Shocked, I found my brother James standing behind me.
"Don't you have a basketball game to watch?" I complained (抱怨).
"The game was almost over when I noticed (注意) you left. I thought you might like some company (陪伴)."
"Company is the last thing I want. Can't I have a little peace and quiet?"
James studied me for a minute. It's hard having such a big family, isn't it?"
"Eliza's always prying into my personal life. Yesterday I found her looking through my diary. Now everyone is in the living room watching the game. All I wanted to do was to watch a movie, but when I went to my room. Sara was there listening to the radio. I just want to be alone for a change."
James sighed and said, "I left the same way when I was your age. But now..."
"Now you have your own room. After Daniel went off to college, you didn't have to share anymore."
James smiled, "It is great to have my own room, but sometimes I really miss Daniel. We used to talk about everything—sports, school, friends... Although sometimes it seemed crowded, it was comforting (令人安慰的) to have someone else there."
"Yeah, ‘crowded' is right." I said.
"I know." James said. "But there are some good things that come out of it—we share memories and jokes no one else understands and we can support one another in face of difficulties."
I sighed.
"Didn't Sara stay up half the night with you last week helping you with your homework?" James asked.
I admitted (承认) unwillingly. "Yeah, sometimes she can be all right."
"This place can be your ‘room'. Anytime you need peace and quiet. just come here," James said, pointing at a rock.
I was surprised to see James' name there!
James smiled, "This is a great place for getting away."
Leaning (依靠) on brother's shoulder. I thought. "Maybe family is not bad."
