It's finally up! I'm just feeling weirder writing story in English. Hahah probably this kind of writing can be considered as a really amateur one. FYI in the middle of this chapter, the narrator is Sho, I hope you won't be confused reading my story hahaha. Sorry if there's any mistakes, hope you enjoy.

Chapter Two

I wake up with the happiest feeling ever. Did I really dance with Nick? Or I just dreamt? No. It felt so real, and it actually happened! I get out of my bed, singing so loud and dancing around, opening my curtain. I hope that people won’t see me from my window bare. I check my phone, and I get a message from an unknown number.

               ‘Hey Lynn, this is Nick. Actually I did see your phone number too in your card, I hope you don’t mind me texting you. We have no class today right? So how if we go for a walk? You know, I’ve just got here and I haven’t walk around this beautiful city. Do you mind accompanying me? I’m waiting in front of your apartment.’

OMG. I see him standing there from my window. I’m really speechless, but who the heck will decline it??? I pick one of my favorite sweater and jeans and run to the bathroom. I take a shower real fast and dress up. I look at myself in the mirror, and find the most casual girl on earth. I do really need something more to make me, I don’t know, different than usual? I think I’m just gonna change my real straight hair a little bit. So I bun my hair, leaving my bangs afore. Shoes? Seeing my boxes of shoes full of sneakers, I feel a little bit unhappy. Right! I remember Madison gave me a pair of plain black high heels last month. I find it in my closet and put it on. Oh my, I feel so different, I have NEVER wear high heels to go for a walk before. And I can’t really walk in high heels! I’m just like a walking robot, but just for this time LYNNN! I realize I’m wasting so much time talking to myself, I take my jacket and walk out. I walk to the elevator, SLOWLY. If I had my sneakers on, I would take the stairs. The elevator opens, I see a young woman that lives on a different level. I walk in and push the ground button.

               “You look pretty” says the woman

               “Oh! Thank you!”

               “Going on a date?”

               “No! No- of course no, just a walk, I mean-“

               “It’s okay. First date is always nerve wrecking, right?” says the woman, giggling

               “Hahah, right…”

We reach the ground floor, and I walk out as I nod my head to the woman. We’re not going on a date. It’s just a walk. Control yourself Lynn. Okay, I see Nick sitting in the lobby, reading some kind of novel and he notices me. He waves his hand and walk toward me.

               “Owh wow Lynn, you look different. I mean- you look beautiful”

               “Hahaha really?? I don’t think so… I just bun my hair and about my shoes-”

Awkward. I forget that Nick is not Sho. I shouldn’t make so many awkward jokes and talk too much around Nick.

               “Ummm… let’s just go??” I smile a little

               “Uh, sure. Let’s go.” Says Nick

Yes, we walk out and the wind is blowing so gently. It snows a little, but it isn’t really cold. Dang, I forgot to bring my beanie. I always wear it in winter, but never mind, I’m not going to ruin my walk with Nick. We reach Rue du Commerce, it’s one of the most famous shopping street in Paris which is located not really far away from Eiffel Tower. We start visiting some shops.

               “I do want to buy some souvenirs here” says Nick

               “Souvenirs?  Aren’t you staying here? Why are you buying souvenirs?” I look at Nick in confuse

               “Well… yeah just for my room decoration?”

               “Okay…”

We visit a shop full of Paris merchandises. I spot a small pair miniature of Eiffel tower and take a look at its price. €25?? It’s quite expensive for a small gift like that.

               “Hey you found one! This one’s good!” says Nick

               “Special price for you, I’ll give €20. You can share it with your girlfriend huh?” says the shop keeper in a weird English accent

               “Share??”

               “Yes, you can’t buy one, it’s one pair. One box, two miniatures. It’s for couples”

               “Okay then, I’ll take this” says Nick handing the box to the shop keeper.

               “There are two towers, why do you need two?” I ask

               “One is for you”

               “What? You know I have a bunch of Eiffel tower miniatures in my room-“

               “I bought it already” says Nick

I’m starting to think that Nick is almost as annoying as Sho, but I like a guy who actually has cute annoying attitude.

               “Fine, if you insist-”

               “I didn’t insist you…”

               “Nick!”

               “Just kidding. Let’s walk again.” Says Nick, laughing

I smile and we walk out of the store. We spend our time walking along the street, visiting some boutiques and taking some pictures too in front of Eiffel Tower. We take a lot of selfies and I can hear some strangers pass by say: ‘Cute Couple’ in French. Ha! Unfortunately, we’re not a couple, just friends. After that, we visit a restaurant to relax for a while. Walking in high heels, really tiring, but I don’t care about it anymore. I feel really happy, probably one of the best days in my life.

…

Waking up late is actually one of my favorite things. But today I just don’t feel so good, something bothers me a lot. I had never seen Lynn danced with anyone else besides me, and yeah she danced with this Nick. She looked so… happy. All of these thoughts have been driving me crazy. I bury my face under my pillow and find my phone’s vibrating. It’s Pasha. I don’t feel like picking up my phone so I just leave it vibrating for minutes. I leave my bed and head toward bathroom, I see pictures on my room wall. Pictures of me and Lynn, I always love to look at it but now it just don’t feel right. I turn on the shower, water flows on my head. I’m screwed up today, it sucks. I pick my towel and put on my clothes. My door bell rings. It’s probably Lynn, so I run to the door.

               “Sho, Hi! I mean good morning. Well it’s 11.30  actually. Um.. why didn’t you pick up your phone?” asks Pasha

               “Hi, Pasha. I um.. did you call? I guess I didn’t hear it”

               “Oh, okay. I just want to tell you that the prom schedule was changed. It will be held 3 days again due to Mrs. Yoshi’s coming back to Japan right one day after the prom. Just, pass it to the others maybe?”

               “Oh.. Okay. I will, and thankyou for the information. I think I have to go right now, bye” I leave Pasha walking toward the street.

I know it’s kind of harsh to leave her like that, I just feel really bad today, maybe a cup of coffee will make me good. I go to usual café, where I see Ian from the window glass. I push the door and the bell rings.

               “Welcome!” says Ian

               “God, Ian. You’re too diligent, working on holiday like this”

               “Hey, Sho! Well I have to do this to get extra money. Even though it sucks waking up in holiday mornings. By the way, I saw Lynn just now. She’s walking with Nick.”

I snap. What? Lynn’s walking with Nick? You got to be kidding me.

               “I think I will catch up with Lynn.” I leave the café and search for Lynn

I run, searching in every shops. I don’t spot Lynn at all. It stressed me out, I look at my watch, It’s already 3 o’clock. I’ve been walking for about 3 hours? Or more maybe. Wow. Just as I turn, I see Lynn in a restaurant, with Nick. Wait a second, something is different. Lynn in high heels? Bun? That’s a rare thing to see.  I go in and sit quite far from them but I can hear their talking.

               “Hahaha. I bet your friend was really embarrassed.” Lynn laughs

               “Of course, Hahah, old times.. By the way Lynn, I just heard this prom thing, and you might want to come with me?” asks Nick

My heart is thumping. What if Lynn say yes? She looks a little bit confused. I don’t know what am I doing, walking toward them.

               “I.. Nick, actually-“

               “Just go with him” I say, standing in front of their table

               “Sho!” Lynn look at me in surprised.

               “I said, go with him. Pasha told me the prom schedule was changed, it’s three days again and I don’t think I can go that day.”

               “What- Why?” Lynn asks

               “I just… can’t” I leave them

               “Sho!!” shouts Lynn,

I see Nick grabs her arm but she toss his hand and run toward me. I can’t see her anymore. So I run as fast as I can. I don’t know where I’m going but I don’t think I’m going back home. Looks like I lost Lynn. I stop at the corner of a building. My face is full of sweat, even though it’s snowing. I can’t think anymore, I just walk, nowhere.

…

He left. He had never left me like that, he had never ran from me like that. I’m feeling really guilty, but I don’t really know why.

               “Lynn…” Nick touches my shoulder

               “I can’t go with you Nick. Sho has already asked me, long before anyone else”

               “But he said he won’t be coming”

               “I don’t care. I will wait for him. I’m sorry I must go, thankyou for today” I leave Nick

I’m walking, alone while watching many couples are laughing, hugging, kissing together. I don’t know why, Sho and I are just friends, why do I feel so guilty? Tears coming out from my eyes, what if I do love Sho? But that’s impossible I’ve never felt like that before. Just suddenly I remember a fight I had with mom years ago

               “Lynn, you have to understand, love is when someone stay by your side and stick with you no matter what happens”

               “Oh yeah? Like mom ever stay by my side? Like mom stick with me? So are you telling me that you don’t love me?”

               “It’s not like that Lynn, mom loves you but you know mom-“

               “Mom has a lot of business to do which is MUCH more important than me. Yeah, I understand that mom, I do.”

Slamming the door in front of my mom, probably the most disgusting thing a daughter can ever do. I realize now I’m standing in front of usual café I use to visit, and there’s Ian there who looks surprised.

               “Goodness, Lynn, It’s late already. Where’s Nick? Did you meet Sho? Why are you…”

               “Can I have tea please?” my tears coming out from my eyes again.

               “Yeah, please come in”

I walk in and sit on chair in front of the bar. I don’t usually sit here but sitting right on the table where I use to sit don’t feel right anymore.

               “What’s wrong Lynn? You can tell me if you have any problem”

               “I had a walk with Nick, and we sat in a restaurant. He asked me if I want to go to prom with him and then Sho showed up he said that I should just go with Nick. Then he just left me…” I cry harder

               “What’s wrong with me? I don’t know why am I crying and I don’t know why I feel guilty…”

               “Could it be that… I’m in love with Sho and… Nick at the same time?” I ask Ian who’s looking at me in pity

               “Lynn.. actually I’m-“

               “Hey Lynn it’s me.” Says a voice that sounds exactly like Sho

               “What?? Sho? Where are you?”

               “I’m actually having a telephone with Sho, Lynn” says Ian, pointing at telephone near him

               “Sho, please listen to me-“ I drag the telephone closer to me

               “No need Lynn. I won’t make you choose between me and Nick, that’s stupid right? So I think, Imma take that ticket from Mrs. Yoshi” says Sho, cutting my words

               “Wha… Are you saying that-“

               “Yes, I’m saying that I will leave Paris, the club, and YOU”

               “Sho… You promised that you won’t leave me”

               “People change their mind Lynn, like you do too right?” says Sho, laughing weakly

               “Sho, if it’s about the prom, I said no to Nick, you don’t need to-“

               “It’s not just about the prom Lynn. I’m actually tired of waiting. Waiting you to realize that I, PASCHO loves you. But that’s stupid because all you ever think, is just me as your bestie? Partner? Hahah… Sorry, for breaking our friendship, but I’m just too tired Lynn, 5 years is quite a long time. No, it’s a damn long time. You got Nick, I see he’s a good guy, I trust him. I just need a little bit rest, just me alone”

               “Sho, wait I-“ the telephone cut off

I cry, harder. Stupid me. I’ve never realized what I have until I’m about to loose it. My brain use to come up with a lot brilliant ideas to solve problems, but just for this time, my brain is totally sucked up.

Here I am again in my room. The sky is dark, it’s snowing. I always do love winter. I can still see the beautiful view of this city from my window. How lucky am I to be here. Just if there was someone, hot guy maybe? accompany me here, it would be perfect. Someone knocks at my door. I put on my fluffy sandal and open the door.

A tall guy with dark blue jacket and black shoes shows up.

               “Hey low! Whatchu doin? Look what I bring, your favorite snackkk Churros!!” says Sho patting my head.

               “How many times I told you don’t call me low or short! You’re annoying, just go away”

               “Heyyy okayyyy sorry. Just kidding. Hello Lynn!! May I come in to share this delicious Churros with you?”

I giggled.

               “Fine. Come in. And thank you for coming with Churros”

Sho walk in and put off his jacket. I see him wearing black sweater. Yup, that’s the sweater I made for his last birthday. The smell of sweet Churros bursts over the room. We sit down on my bed, facing my window. We start to eat sticks of Churros.

               “So… You know about the. Um.. prom 3 weeks again right?”

               “Yeah” I say with my full mouth

               “I was just wondering if… you want to go with me?”

I look at Sho in shocked. The prom is still 3 weeks again, why is he asking now?

               “Hello? Are you still there?” says Sho, waving his hands in front of my eyes

               “No”

               “Excuse me?”

               “N-O no”

               “Wha.. Why??”

I was blank for a while. And then I manage to speak

               “Because… Somebody has already asked me”

               “Somebody has already asked you? So like he has asked you a month ago? Are you serious?? Who is it?”

               “Of course not a month ago! Why would you like to know?”

               “Well of course.. just… I’m a little bit upset knowing that you can’t go with me” says Sho looking at me with innocent face

               “It’s just a prom”

               “Right… just a prom..” says Sho in sad face

I can’t help it anymore. I burst into laugh

               “I knew you were lying!!!” says Sho, laughing too

               “You really did believe somebody has asked me! Who the heck would ask someone to a prom three weeks before it besides you??” I smile

               “Hahhaha.. So… will you go with me??”

               “Um…. Qui!”

Sho jumps around like crazy and shout “YES!” thousand times.

               “Alright… Like you’ve won the world championship or something”

               “Hah! It’s bigger than that”

               “Owh really???? Cut it out. Let’s watch movie. You pick one” I say as I take out a box with movies in it

               “This one” says Sho as he picks a comedy movie

               “Good one. Now let’s watch!”

I walk to my DVD player and play the movie. We make ourselves comfy on my bed and start to laugh when the movie starts. We laugh in every minute of the movie because it’s just so damn hilarious. I’m starting to feel sleepy. I close my eyes for a while…

…

My name is Lynn, just Lynn. I’m 17 years old and I live in a small comfy apartment. I got a scholarship and now I’m living in Paris. About my parents? Well they are always busy with their work. They don’t really care about me actually. I used to have no one, but here, I have so many friends. Sho is my closest friend ever. Probably you guys are confused why his is name Sho. I don’t know what were his parents thinking, for giving him name PASCHO. Well her mother called him Sho all the time so yeah I think it’s his nickname. Actually, his parents died several years ago. Since then, he lives by his own, in his old house. I can say that he is a very strong and independent boy. I used to come to his house every day until he turned 15 and he said that he could take care of himself. We’ve been together for nearly 5 years. He has blond hair, green eyes and everybody says that he’s handsome. He grows so fast that he often calls me short. We fight mostly about unnecessary things like children. People think that we’re a couple, but I always deny it even though I admit it if we’re so close. We’re more than friends, but we’re not in a relationship, we’re like brother and sister but I don’t think we are. It’s kinda weird..

…

*KRINGGGGGG*

I hear that similar sound. Yep, that’s my alarm. So I get up with my eyes close and slam it. I’m still felling so sleepy. Looks like I fell asleep while watching movie with Sho last night. I stretch out for a while and I find a piece of paper on my table.

               ‘Rise and shine! You remember Mrs. Yoshi has just returned from Japan right? We’ll have class today at 10. Don’t be late sleepy head!

               From the coolest person ever,

               Sho’

               “Mrs. Yoshi… Right.. It’s-“

I look at the clock, It’s 9.15.

               “Damn this alarm!!!!”

I run to the bath room and quickly take shower. I don’t have time to dry my hair anymore. I put on my clothes, backpack and sneakers. I leave my room and rush to push the elevator button. I look at my watch, it’s 9.45. So I just take the stairs and I reach the ground. I’m running like crazy to get my bike and ride on. It’s a really beautiful day but too bad I can’t really enjoy it. I’m paddling faster and faster. I reach the front gate. I’m not paying much attention and suddenly a guy appears in front of me and I hit his leg with my bike.

               “Oh my God. I’m sorry, I’m terribly sorry!” I get off my bike and help him collecting his stuffs.

               “It’s okay. Thank you” says the guy

I see a pair of ice skate.

               “Do you skate here too?” I look at his face

Blue eyes, dark hair, tall and HANDSOME. Oh damn, he’s hot. Probably the most handsome guy I’ve ever met in my life.

               “Well yeah. I’m a new member here. I just arrived here.” Says he with a charming voice

I’m trying to act normal. But like everytime I try to act normal, I become more and more awkward.

               “Owh well… We-Welcome to Tam Club!” I say with the weirdest voice ever

               “Thank you. I’m Nick. Nice to meet you”

We’re shaking hand. I’M SHAKING HAND WITH A HOT GUY OMGOMG.

               “I-I’m Lynn and I’m a member of Tam club”

We’re still shaking hands. I’m still amazed with this handsome guy.

               “HEY LOW!!!!!!! YOU’RE LATE!! I CAN GUESS MRS YOSHI IS GOING TO PUNISH YOU!!!”

Right. It’s Sho’s voice, destructing my moment. I pull my hand and smile

               “I think I have to go. I mean, I have a class so…”

               “Well let’s go in together. I’m going to take your class too, Lynn, since I’m a new member here”

               “Right!! Yeah let’s go! Together!”

So we walk toward the ice rink. Oh my God, it’s like I’m walking with Zac Efron. I see Mrs. Yoshi and my friends in the rink. My friends are shocked, probably they think I went somewhere and found this handsome guy without telling them.

               “Mrs. Yoshi.. Welcome back! Sorry, I’m late.”

               “Hello Lynn nice to meet you again. Just for this time, I forgive you. Since you’ve never been late before” says Mrs. Yoshi

               “Hello Mrs. Yoshi. Nice to meet you. I’m Nick Anderson, the new member here”

               “Oh right. Welcome! So guys, here is the new student I was talking about. Meet Nick. Please treat him well. Especially you Sho.” Says Mrs. Yoshi, glaring at Sho

               “What?? Mrs. Yoshi I’m probably one of you best students who’s NEVER BEEN LATE for class” says Sho, looking at me

I glare at him.

               “Alright that’s enough. Let’s start with some practice. Today’s practice is about steps. Make a group of 2. Let’s go!”

Just as usual, I always pair up with Sho. I feel someone touch my shoulder.

               “Hey, Lynn. Do you want to be in a group with me?” says Nick, smiling

               “Um yeah! Sure!” I say without thinking

We sit down on a couch and put on our ice skate. My friends are waving hands at me like crazy. I mouthed ‘later’. And we’re off to the rink

               As usual, it’s always been cold on the ice rink. Mrs. Yoshi starts to show us some steps and we follow her. Everyone’s moving, but Nick just stays still. I think he’s confused.

               “Nick-“

He moves. He does the steps so beautifully. Everyone who’s still doing moves stops. All eyes on Nick.

               “Oh.. That’s an amazing move you did Nick. Keep it up” says Mrs. Yoshi

Looks like every time I try to do steps, I end up watching Nick. Focus. Stop looking at him. Oh my this is so hard.

               “Alright! Now pair up with your partner and do these moves” says Mrs. Yoshi. She’s pairing up with Sho, showing us some duo moves. Those moves are so beautiful. But the distance between each person is so CLOSE. I know that I must do that with Nick. My heart is thumping. I’ve never felt so nervous like this. Mrs. Yoshi finishes her moves. Okay. It’s time. Oh my God.

I turn toward Nick. He looks so calm. And me? Don’t ask about me. I can feel my hands shaking. But I push myself to skate forward and stand in front of Nick. Music’s playing. He takes my hand.

               “Are you okay? Your hands so cold”

               “Yeah I’m totally fine. Just.. fine…”

               “Just let it flow and let the music moves you”

Suddenly, I become really focus on Nick and all I can hear is the music’s playing. We start to move. I feel so different this time. I’ve never skated as good as what I’m doing now. I always fall down doing steps but now, I'm still standing, moving so smoothly. I can hear my friend’s are gasping and shouting. But it doesn’t bother me anymore, I keep dancing until the music stops. I take a deep breath. And then I hear sounds of clapping hands. I turn around, I see EVERYONE is clapping. Why are they clapping??

               “That was a marvelous move!! Good job Lynn and Nick!” says Mrs. Yoshi, still clapping.

               “That was amazing” says Nick in a low voice

               “What amazing?”

               “Moves you did!”

               “I…”

               “Oh my goshhh you were so damn beautiful! And will you excuse me if we talk to her for a while?” says my friend Pasha, dragging me away to the corner

               “Class is over! See you again two days again and don’t be late!” says Mrs. Yoshi, leaving the rink.

               “Now tell us, tell us, tell us!!!!” says Hadley in an excited voice

               “Well… let’s talk somewhere more private huh?”

We go out of the rink. I see Sho, still standing in the middle of the rink. He seems so… Blue. I’ve never seen him like that before. I think I might talk to him later. I can see that my friends are too excited to hear about this guy ‘Nick’.

               “Let’s go to usual café!” says Madison.

               “Yeah! Let’s just ride my car!” says Brianna

So yes, we ride Brianna’s car to our favorite café. We sit down on our favorite place, at the corner. A waiter stands in front of us, smiling. His name is Ian. He’s one of our friends who works at this café for a part time job.

               “Hi Ian! We want to order like usual” says Madison

               “Alright. 4 regular blended white coffee less sugar!”

Just like five minutes, our drinks are ready.

               “Here you go” says Ian, handing the drinks.

               “Thankyou. So about this guy, his name is Nick” I say, smiling

               “Yeah we all know it already. How did you meet him?” says Brianna

               “Owh… new guy?? I heard it already. I can tell he’s handsome huh?” says Ian sitting next to me.

               “Very!! And he’s really good at skating!” says Hadley, slurping her coffee

               “Oops.. Sho has a new rival now” says Ian

               “What do you mean?”

               “Well you know since he was the most handsome and talented guy in the club before Nick joined in??” says Ian, looking around. Yep his boss is watching him.

               “I gotta go, bye” Ian leaves us

               “Well the point is, I’ve just met him and I have no special relationship or something like that with him”

               “But the way he sees you!! I think he likes you!!” says Hadley

               “Cut it out Hay. You’re not a fortune teller” says Pasha looking unamused.

               “Well… I think… I kinda like him too”

They look at me in shock.

               “What?”

               “No wayyyy. I’ve waited so long to meet a hot guy like him and now he’s in our club. I’m not going to let you!!” says Hadley

               “Oh c’mon Hay, every guy you see is HOT to you” says Madison

               “But what about Sho?” asks Pasha

               “Sho?? Hello?? He’s such a brat and-hmhmhmhfhfmf“ Brianna covers Hadley mouth

               “Well Sho and I are just friends. Why did you suddenly ask about Sho?” I look at Pasha in confuse

               “Well. Nothing.”

I don’t know how many hours have past but I can tell, it’s getting dark. Damn! I forget to talk to Sho.

               “Okay guys, I really have to go. Bye” I run toward the street.

Oh God. I forgot to take my bike. I walk back to the Tam ice rink and suddenly I see Sho, alone. He’s heading to my apartment. He rides my bike.

               “SHO!!” I shout

He looks at me and stops. I run toward him

               “Sho…” I’m breathing so hard

               “Take it easy. You left your bike. Here it is”

               “Right. Thankyou so much. Sho I’m.. sorry I um..”

               “About the group? Nah.. nevermind. Actually I’m bored pairing up with you all the time. And Mrs. Yoshi doesn’t always fall down”

               “Hahah. How do you know?”

               “Coz I’m a mind reader” says Sho acting around like a ghost.

               “Ha! Stop it. Okay, it’s dark already. Do you want to come in?”

               “Nah, I’m fine. I’ll go back home”

               “Okay. Bye”

Sho leaves me alone with my bike. Is he really okay? He seems a little bit upset. I sweep away those things in my head and go into my apartment. Huft.. what a tiring day. I think I just want to relax for a while in my bed. But then, someone knocks at my door. It’s probably Sho.

               “Sho, you said that you wanted to-“ I  open the door and find NICK.

               “Hi! I’m sorry to disturb you but you left your wallet” says Nick, handing my wallet

               “Owh.. right. I forgot. Thank you. How do you know my apartment?”

               “Well, I saw your card and it has your address in it”

               “Oh.. Um, do you want to come in?”

               “Oh. No, thank you. I think I’ll just go home. Good night” says Nick, he walks away

I close the door. I find myself smiling. What if Hadley was right? Does he really like me? Okay it’s impossible. Cut it out Lynn. I throw myself into my bed. I’m just really tired and all I want to do is to sleep…

 OKAY. This is an old and really common story that I made 2 years ago with some modification. Since about 2 months again, my friends and I won't be in the same school again. Idk what's the title so yeah I just put random title. Hope you enjoy!

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People are chattering, laughing around me. I used to do that with my friend. Yes, friend. Let me tell you about my friend. Her name is Jessie. She was the only person who wanted to be friends with me, back when I first started high school.

               …

I stood in front of a huge school building, written “Lorient International High School”. First day of school always makes me feel nervous. Just as I walked in, a bunch of fancy girls came to me.

               “Ow ow ow. So you’re the transfer student? Are you kidding me, you look nothing like us! This school is getting worse and worse” said one of them that I considered her as the leader of the group.

               “Oh, c’mon Kylie, we don’t have time to do this”

               “Owh, I always have time for new students” said Kylie grinning at me

I knew they were going to do something bad. Some girls pulled my hands, I couldn’t move. Kylie took out a kind of color spray and she syringed my whole clothes with it, including my hair and face. I screamed although it was useless.

               “Welcome to Lorient School, sweetie” said Kylie, laughing with her friends

Suddenly Kylie dropped the spray. A girl with short black hair showed up

               “Go away!” shouted the girl

Everyone stopped and started leaving me. I collapsed on the ground. Worst day ever. I took a deep breath and tried to get up. Then I felt hands, helping me up. I was so embarrassed and I felt like I wanted to cry. I was totally screwed up. I was PINK.

               “C’mon, let’s get you clean up. You don’t want to miss your first class huh?” said the tomboy girl

I just stood there, looking like an idiot while other students passed through, laughing.

               “I’m Jessie. And I’m not one of those girls.”

She dragged me to the backyard. There was a pipe of water and I cleaned up myself there.

               “Thank you.”

               “What for?”

               “For helping me”

               “It was nothing”

               “Nothing? You just-“

               “Just forget about it. Why weren’t you fighting back? Why you just screamed there like an idiot and weak girl?”

I couldn’t say a word. She’s right, I’m a total idiot girl ever and ever.

               “What’s your name?”

               “Liz.”

               “Don’t you want a revenge?” said Jessie, grinning at me

               “Revenge?”

               “C’mon. It’ll be totally fun”

So I changed my clothes with my PE uniform and went to class.  It was early and only a few students were in class. Jessie took out something from her bag. “STRONG GLUE”. She stopped right next to a chair that I guessed it was Kylie’s seat.

               “So what do you say?”

I grinned.

               “I’d love a revenge”

Jessie spread the glue on Kylie’s chair. I laughed and so did Jessie. The bell rang and students came to class. I sat right next to Jessie, two rows behind Kylie’s seat. Just as Kylie sat down, Jessie and I shared look and laugh. The class went smoothly until the bell rang. It was break time. I quickly looked at Kylie who was trying to stand up.

               “OH! WHAT IS THIS? GLUE?? WHO THE HECK PUT GLUE ON MY SEAT? I’M GONNA KILL YOU!!” shouted Kylie angrily.

Jessie pulled me out and we reached canteen. We were laughing really hard until people looking at us like two crazy students.

               “That was… Sweet revenge”

               “I know right?” said Jessie with a big smile on her face.

So there went my first day of school. Day by day, I was getting closer to Jessie. Kylie and her friends were not brave enough to bully me again since I had my “bodyguard”. I felt so comfortable with Jessie. She is a smart, kind, fun girl I’ve ever met. I could tell or do anything with her. I was so happy.

               …

               “Hey Je! Have you studied math? Do you understand this-“

Jessie stood up and walked out of the class. I was so confused. She had never ignored me before. She was always the one who started talk.

I went searching and found Jessie sitting in the library. I sat in front of her.

               “Jessie.. Why did you-“

               “Just shut up or go away. I don’t want to be disturbed.” Said Jessie with a quite loud voice.

I was so shocked. So I left her and went back to class.

She kept ignoring me for days. I didn’t know what was wrong. Why is she like that? There went another day of school. I was sitting in class, alone. Thinking what’s wrong with Jessie. Then she went in and just sat in front of me without saying a single word. I couldn’t hold myself anymore. I slammed Jessie’s desk.

               “Stop it. Why are you like this? Did I ever do something wrong to you? Why do you suddenly shut me out? What happened? If I ever did anything bad or wrong, I’m sorry okay. But please talk to me!”

               “You didn’t do anything wrong, Liz! I just- I just don’t to be friends with you anymore!” said Jessie angrily.

               “Wha… Jessie you know you’re the only friend I have! Why are you like this??”

But Jessie just walked out of the classroom leaving me upset. I followed her and grabbed her arm.

               “If you’d just tell me what happened!!”

               “I have a cancer, Liz!” shouted Jessie

I stopped. My hands became shaky.

               “I have a damn cancer! I will die. I’m gonna die!” Jessie cried.

My tears are falling. I couldn’t believe what she just said.

               “… why.. why didn’t.. you tell-“

               “I can’t Liz! I.. I can’t” said Jessie

               “I just hate it when like you’ll stand there crying and watching me. Dead. And I can’t do anything!!”

Jessie collapsed. I quickly ran to her and shouted for help. Students gathered to pick up Jessie.

               “ Just promise me, when I die, don't come near my body because my hand may not be able to wipe your tears anymore” said Jessie, smiling as the students took her away.

I sat there. Crying. That was the last words I heard from Jessie and the last time I saw her.

…

It’s been two years. I’m walking around this beautiful city. I pass the Lorient High School. Just looking at it makes me cry and smile too.

               “Hey Liz! Aren’t you going to the mall? Do you want to go together?” said Kylie in a sweet red dress

               “Sure. Let’s go.” I smiled and we chat together just like best friends.

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Friend is an amazing gift that God has given to each of us. Love your friends and don’t forget to do silly things with them too! :)