Gone (L)3

I had never believed in happy endings.

Walking down the school hallway for the last time before summer vacation felt great. No school, no homework, just some good times with my bestfriend Miley. I walked over to my locker. Carefully I placed all my items for this term into my bag : some textbooks, notebooks, pencils and... the letter. I couldn't resist opening it again and reading it.

"Lilly I'm so sorry

I have to go but please always remember that I love you so much words can't describe it. I'll see you again, I promise you. Nothing will keep us apart. 12 years of friendship. I won't let that be ruined now. I promise I will keep in touch. Never will I forget you, Lillian Ann Truscott, never will I have to. We'll be together one day. I promise you x Oliver Oken 3 x

Lilly && Oliver always and forever (L) 3 x"

That was the last time I had heard from him. This was all he had left. It annoyed me, I can't deny it. He hadn't even told me face to face. I didn't get to say goodbye. I recieved that letter one, what seemed like normal, day. I was too late, he was already on his way to New York, never to see me again. I was angry at first until it came to me that it was real. This wasn't a movie i was watching, this was my life, my boyfriend who was leaving, my boyfriend who I wouldn't see again. That was three long months ago. It felt much longer. Each day had dragged on. I couldn't bear it.

It was finally over. Somehow I had imagined that once the year was over it would all be fine again.

I locked my locker for the last time then took a glance over to the one next to mine. It was Oliver's. For the last three months I had avoided looking at it. I was too scared of breaking down in front of everyone. I remembered the way he used to open it. The thing where he hit it and it would just magically open. I remembered the time it hit him on the head and he fell flat on his back. I reached my hand out to help him get up. That was the moment my life changed. I had held his hand before but this was different. This time as our skin touched, I fell in love. My eyes met his and it felt like everyone around us just disappeared. Like a love story, only better. I giggled through the tears running down my face.

I walked through the school doors, leaving my worries behind me. I saw Miley standing.
I wasn't the only one effected by Oliver leaving, Miley was too. She had to hear it off of me. He didn't even bother to write her a letter. She had the same reaction as me, anger followed by confusion followed by depresion. Nothing was the same without him. Going to the beach, the movies, the mall, it felt to lonley. As if something was missing. But of course something was missing, Oliver

I knew the summer would be hard. For the last 12 years of my life I had spent every vacation with him. We had the same schedule every day. Surfing in the morning, then we'd meet Miley at Rico's for lunch then go see a movie. Each and everyday. This year wouldn't be the same, just me and Miley.

To top that off, it was four days until my birthday. It was my 16th and my mum had booked an amusement park for a huge party. It was going to be so great, my sweet sixteen. Miley and I had planned it since we were 12. Every little detail. I would allow free rides to my closest of friends, then everyone would eat and I'd open presents and then we would have music and dancing which Miley would dance with her boyfriend Lucas who was the hottest boy around (we were 12 and had big expectations of the future) and I'd dance with... Oliver.

This was always our plan. I didn't fancy him or anything back then, I guess we had just expected it would be him I danced with. He was my bestfriend afterall and I was his (excluding Miley). Back then, this was 4 years away, now it was only 4 days. Sometimes I like to imagine being there again. Me, Miley and Oliver, happy.

"Hey," Miley called over to me. I ran over to her.
"Hiya Miles."
"Well this it, three more months till we're back here again." In three months time school will start and it will be half a year since I have seen Oliver. The thought was unbearable. Each and every day for the last three months I had just he would call, even just to say Hello. Every time i heard my phone go off I'd hurry to check it, hoping for the day it would be him. Inside I knew it never would be but there was no harm in trying. I also knew that I could easily pick up the phone and call him. And I did many times, well at least I tried many times. I'd pick up the phone and start to dial the number - 0773234- I could never get past the number 4. That's when we met, when we were 4. I knew i was being pathetic but I always just put the phone down again, every time I tried.

Miley and I went to the mall. School was over so we may of as well enjoyed ourselfs and we also needed to get our outfits for my party. We searched high and low for the perfect dresses that we had pictured in our minds four years ago. They were no where to be found. We then found the shop we had been in months ago. There we had found the perfect dresses. We raced in hoping they would still be sitting there. With our luck, they weren't.

I hadn't really expected them to. This shopping trip was last Christmas, 6 months ago. It had been us and Oliver. He was never a fan of shopping but never the less, we dragged him along anyway. "Born Beautiful" was the name of the shop. As soon as we entered I saw it. The dress of my dreams. I was never a huge fan of short dresses but I love this. It was liliac and had short thrilly material hanging from the bottom. I had to try it on. Miley was away at this point so I had to ask Oliver what he thought of it. "Lilly you look beautiful. I love it"
That was when I knew it, I had to have this dress.

Miley found a perfect dress too. It was a silimar length and style to mine but a much darker shade of purple. It really suited her. Now it was Oliver's turn. He reluctantly tried on various outfits we gave him. He wasn't really liking any of them. Eventually I found one. Personally, I loved it. It was a black but had lilac parts to it. It was the perfect match to mine. I kept thinking how perfect it would be with us two dancing together to match. Oliver tried it on. He himself admited it was great.
"Lilly, I must say, you've found the right suit for me. This is the one I'm going to wear. Thanks " he said with his soft voice and heart melting smile.

We never took the outfits because we didnt have the money and just thought it was too early. Being in the store with Miley again made me feel like kicking myself. Why hadn't I bought it? It was perfect and now they didn't have it. I then saw a "rare stock" sign. If it was anywhere in the shop it would be there.

I ran over and there they were. The three outfits side by side on the racks. Only one of each remained. Luckily the dresses were our sizes. I went into the changing room and tried it on again just to make sure it was ok. It was the perfect size. I stepped out of the changing room just like I did six months earlier. I looked over to the exact plave where Oliver stood. For one moment I actually forgot about everything and imagined him being there. I could here his voice saying,
"Lilly you look beautiful, I love it"

I didn't want to cry again but I definitely had a lump in my throat. I looked in the mirror. Six months ago I looked in the exact same mirror, wearing the exact same dress but it wasn't the same. Something wasn't right. I know I was definitely smiling six months back but even when I smiled now, it wasn't the same. My smile was false. The dress didn't seem perfect anymore but I knew it was the closest I could get. I bought it.

While Miley was purchasing her dress I woundered back to the "rare stock" part of the store. There it was, Oliver's suit. It was perfect for him. It brought out his eyes and his charming smile. I had a flashback in my mind. "Oliver, try this on. I think it will really suit you"
"Lilly you said that about the last 3 suits"
"Well I have a feeling about this one"
"I guess I can trust your feeling"

I came back into reality when Miley came behind me and put her arm around me. She must of realised what I was thinking. I rested my head against her shoulder. "It'll be ok. It'll be ok," she whispered into my ear.
I simply nodded not able to say anything.

After seeing his suit again, I wasn't looking forward to my party at all. Me and miley had got our dresses and that was all we really needed. We headed to a coffee shop. There was an awkward silence. We both knew what each other was thinking. That was the thing about best friends, they could tell what each other was thinking. What was Oliver thinking? Surely I should know. I had been best friends with him longer than I have been with Miley. But I didn't know him anymore. I liked to imagine he was thinking about me. Maybe he was. Maybe he thought about me just as much as I thought about him.

It then hit me. Oliver might have another girlfriend. He might of replaced me. Well it's not like he would wait to see me again, that might be never. I could picture a tall, beautiful skinny brunette girl, the type Oliver liked, holding his hand. I could imagine him telling her he loved her. Telling her she was beautiful. I couldn't stand it.

I was suddenly taken out of my horrible day dream with the sound of Miley's voice.
"Thinking about Oliver?" she asked "Yeah" I muttered "Thought so"
"Miles, I really miss him. Seeing that outfit was torture. He was one of my bestfriends. I can't stand not having him here. The last three months have been the longest ever. I don't think I 'll be able to cope this summer. Getting up and going surfing without him and as far as my birthday, i'm treading it"
"Lilly, It'll be fine. "
"Remember when we were what, 12? we planned my 16th. You would dance with your hottie Lucas and I'd dance with Oliver"
"I didn't quite get my wish either"
I giggled at what she said. "Lilly, we'll have fun at your party, me and you."
I put on a cheery smile but inside, I was dieing.

Since Oliver had left, I had never thought about him so much in one day. Everything I did involved memories of him. Lying in bed that night I kept seeing him and this girl. I decided to name her Emma, beacuse Oliver loved that name. I could see him sitting on a beach with her somewhere telling her he loved her, just like he told me.

We both knew we loved each other but neither of us could admit it. Then there was this one day it was just me and Oliver alone. No Miley. We talked to each about random stuff and then Oliver just comes out with it.
"I love you Lilly Truscott"
At first I had no clue what to say. Oliver felt embarrassed but it was cute, I liked it.
"I love you too Oliver Oken"
We then kissed and played around in the sea, splashing each other. He would pick me up and throw me into the deep end but he would always come after me, make sure i was ok. He was sweet like that, that's why I loved him. We then watched the stars and fell deeply in love.

I could now see him with "Emma" sitting at the same spot as we were. He looked so in love. I felt a tear run down my face. I could see them play around. Oliver would throw her but always held her hand, he never wanted to lose her. He never held my hand, did he want to lose me? Is that why he left? I couldn't take it anymore so I turned out the light and after hours of tossing and turning, I slept.

While I slept i dreamt I was with Oliver again. We were back on the beach. He walked over to me and kissed me. No words were spoken, we just kissed. I knew I was dreaming. I knew this wasn't real. I never wanted to wake up. Eventually I was woken up by my mum. I tried so hard to get back to my dream but every time I closed my eyes, all I could see was darkness, no Oliver.

The next three days dragged on. I didn't do anything. I just sat and felt sorry for myself being without Oliver. The day of my birthday finally came. I was woken up by Miley shouting in my face.
"Happy Birthday Sleepy Head!!" she yelled I moaned a bit, I couldn't be bothered moving "Come on, You're 16 today. Get up, get up!!"
I reluctantly got up and was giving my presents. The best was from Miley. A silver chain necklace with a diamond love heart attached. I love it.

Every year Miley always comes really early on my birthday. Usually Oliver does too. In my mind I had another flashback.
"Happy Birthday Lil !! " he said.
Oliver was never good at buying presents, especially for girls. Last year he got me a pair of socks. They were covered in rabbits. It took me a while to appreciate them but all I could think now was how much I wanted him here with me, even with a lame present.

Back in reality, I wasn't really looking forward to my party. Miley was trying to get me excited but it wasn't working. I've been waiting for this day for the past 4 years, this was it. Miley and I started to get ready. Wr did each others make-up and took many photo's. My day was slightly getting better the more i forgot about Oliver.

The amusement park was amazing. It was like what you would see in a movie or on "Super Sweet 16". I couldn't believe it. Once Miley and I were in the gates were closed and lines of people strted outside. It felt so good. All these people were here to celebrate my birthday. The only problem was, none of them were the person I wanted most here.

The gates were opened and piles of people ran in. A stack of present formed all for me. Many people stopped to talk to me. I eventually got the chance to do what I wanted to do. I walked around with Miley going on rollercoaster and amusments. Then I had the biggest suprise ever when I heard a familiar voice say through the microphone say "Happy Birthday Lilly Truscott"
I turned around and there was Radio Head on the stage! "I thought Hannah should of gave you a present" Miley said I thanked her and hugged her. Finally, I was having the time of my life. I stopped sulking about Oliver, it's not like I would of been spending all this time with him anyway.

Everyone danced , including me and Miley and then the funniest thing ever happened. Miley met someone.
"so err what's your name?" Miley asked hopeful "Lucas" he replied.
Miley excused herself and came running up to me.
"Lilly!" she called after me "Yeah?"
"I just met someone... named Lucas"
I was speechless for a moment and then a slow dancing song came on "Well... what you waiting for, go get him, it was all part of the plan" I demanded

Miley felt sorry for me, I know she did. She hugged me tightly and ran after Lucas, she didn't want to miss her big chance with a hottie named Lucas. I was happy for her.

I stood alone at the side of the dance area. This was it, my party. Just like we had planned. I would hire an amusment park and have a cool band playing and Miley would dance with a hottie named Lucasd and I would-. I stopped. A tear ran down my face. I missed him so much, I could hardly cope anymore. I loved him, I loved Oliver Oken. 12 years I knew him for and for only 1 month of that, did I admit it and date him. How stupid was I? He was gone now. I hadn't even got to say goodbye or kiss his soft lips one last time. More tears fell from my eyes.

"Lilly you look beautiful, I love it"
I heard the voice behind me. I reconised the voice, I remembered the words. So many emotions ran through me in that one moment. It couldn't be could it? I turned around and look at the person standing in front of me. Oliver.

Without even thinking I ran up to him and started to kiss him. He was wearing the outfit I had picked out for him., the one that matched mine. We kissed and kissed. I felt like I was dreaming again. This time I wasn't waking up. I'd rather die here and now than have to spend one more moment without him. "I love you Lillian Ann Truscott"

This was no dream, this was real. Oliver Oken, my bestfriend, the guy I'm in love with is standing here at my sixteenth birthday party kissing me. I stopped to ask him something "What happened why did you move?"
"Shh it doesn't matter, I'm here now. This is your special day, I'm here now."

This couldn't be true. I had been missing him for the last three months crying about losing him almost every single day. Somehow, it was all worth it just to have this moment. He reached behind him and presented me with a box. Inside was the most beautiful ring I had ever seen. It was the exact size of my finger. Definetly a huge step up from last years present.

Miley looked over to see us. She came running over.
"Oliver!" she screamed "Miles"
They hugged which I joined in, feeling left out.

We were together again, the three of us, best friends forever. "Radio Head? Seriously? Cold Play are much better" Oliver teased, making things feel back to normal."

Miley left with Lucas, leaving me and Oliver alone again.
"I liked your suit" I said, sounding like a little girl.
"Really, my girlfriend Lilly picked it out for me" he joked "Pitty she isn't here, you could of danced with her."
"Pitty.."

Oliver grabbed my hand and forced me on to the dance floor. We slow danced. Miley danced with lucas., just like we had planned 4 years ago. I rest my head against Oliver's chest. He then whispered in my ear "I love you Lillian Ann Truscott"

Who says there's no such thing as a happy ending? 3(L)