Hello. This is my first time every writing a story. I enjoy creating stories in my head. Let see if i can put it in writing. Constructive criticism welcomed. Enjoy.

Chapter 1

"Do you wanna met up later on tonight?"

"Sure. Maybe at the library at 7?"

"Sure."

Danny moves to Jo's side and squeezes her hand. From a distance Lacey's heart sank. She squeezed the books she held to her chest. She bit her bottom lip in hopes of fighting the tears that began to sting her eyes. Her chest tightens. She quickly made her way the restroom near the computer room knowing no one would be in there. She paced up and down gasping for air trying to gather her thoughts.

Lacey it's over what are you doing? He chose her! He is not worth your tears. They are not worth your sanity.

Lacey puts her back to the bathroom stall looking up at the ceiling filled with dust. Tears began to fall uncontrollably. She loves Danny. She sacrificed everything for Danny. And he chose Jo. Lacey felt herself falling into a dark abyss again. Drowning in a pool of despair and betrayal like she did 5 years ago.

It is my fault. I pushed him to her.

The thought made Lacey feel even worse about herself. The aching pain residing in her chest and right leg refused to go away. She felt vulnerable and insecure. She felt she was not enough for Danny. That is why he lied. That is why he left. Jo was really the one. Suddenly the sex tape scandal plagued her thoughts. She felt alone and lost. Lacey couldn't hold it in anymore. Danny was all she had. Or at least that is what she thought.

The bathroom doors open. Lacey quickly tries to wipe the tears away but it was too late.

"Lacey?" Lacey looks over to see a concerned Phoebe.

"Hey Phoebe." Lacey said while wiping away her tears."What's up?"

"Lacey. I..is everything-". The late bell interrupts Phoebe.

"Um..I have Economics right now. You know how Mr. Appleton can be." Lacey said while gathering her books. "I have to go." Lacey tried to walk past her old friend.

"Lacey!" Phoebe's voice was filled with worry. Lacey turned to face Phoebe.

"What?" Lacey's said softly.

"Lacey I am so sor-"

"What you're sorry? I haven't heard from you since god knows how long. You find me in a bathroom crying and you are sorry?!" Lacey's sadness quickly turned to anger. "We are supposes to be friends!"

Phoebe was baffled." Wh- what in the hell are you talking about?" Phoebe stammered while slightly raising her voice. "You stopped speaking to me. You chose Danny over me. I never left. Yes, we had issues, but we could have worked it out like we always do." Phoebe's voice began to break."You and Sarita had problems. I have no ill feeling towards you Lacey. Don't take your anger or frustration out on me! I don't remember exactly what happened at Johnny Cakes. Homecoming was just weird and..and I find you in a bathroom crying your eyes out. I just-" Phoebe shakes her head in frustration while wiping the few tears that escaped her eyes away.

Lacey stood with her books to her chest tapping her foot anxiously.

'She's right.' Lacey thought. Lacey was so focused on clearing Danny's name and being with Danny she never thought to think how Phoebe felt. She just assumed Phoebe hated her for being with Danny. Sarita made it very clear about how she felt about Lacey and Danny. Not Phoebe.

"Lacey. I love you. What did you expect me to do if I seen you like this?"

"Give me a hug and say you missed me." Lacey said with tears streaming down her face. Phoebe chuckled and embraced Lacey.

In the middle of the bathroom during 4th period, Lacey and Phoebe shared a hug. A hug that brought Lacey such comfort. She felt safe which lead her to cry harder on Phoebe's shoulder. As she cried, Lacey felt something. A feeling that was faint yet satisfying. Lacey felt hopeful. On the surface sadness reign, but deep down inside she felt promise. She knew this pain was temporary. She knew one day this would be over and she would move on with her life. Like she had done once before.