Days eventually turned into weeks, and soon enough spring was nearing its end. Two weeks until summer, and another three until prom, along with the end of the school year. For Angela, that also meant losing her best friend to the glitz and glamour of the city of Los Angeles. Kasey, being a senior, would be graduating and off to concentrate on his already successful modeling career.
One balmy spring afternoon – Saturday to be precise - the duo were sprawled on the floor of Angela's garage, exhausted after a particularly taxing band practice.
"Hey, Ange." Kasey began, suddenly breaking the comfortable silence. "When are your parents gettin' home?"
Angela just rolled her eyes. "Midnight? One? Like hell I know anymore." There was a hint of bitterness in her voice, but there was also some disappointment. She sighed. "I wish we were the same age, Kase. Then we would be graduating together and I could pack up and get the fuck outta here."
"But, what about your sister?" Kasey turned his head to face her, genuine curiosity etched onto his face.
"My sister? She's in boarding school isn't she? Not my fault that my good-for-nothing parents shipped her off to Mineral* as opposed to Ignis*. Besides, I write her letters every week. I do miss her and all that crap, of course, but like… it isn't like she's here." Another sigh escaped her lips as she rolled onto her side, smirking at Kasey. "But what do you care, mister model? Running off to L.A. without me. Hmph."
The tone was somewhat mocking, but Angela was obviously hurt. They both knew it.
"Aww… come on Angie. With all this wicked tech around, it's not like we're gonna lose touch or anything."
Angela only scoffed. "That's what they all say, jackass."
Standing up abruptly, Kasey turned his gaze to an invisible camera in front of his face. "Yo! I'm Kasey Tanner and this is Jackass!"
Laughter erupted from both of them, and Angela decided to rise onto her feet, brush off the dust and hug her best friend tightly. "I love you, you idiot."
Bewildered upon hearing the 'L' word, Kasey held Angela at arms' length, wide eyed. "Huuh?"
"Wha- not like that! Ew! Platonically, stupid."
"…oh."
*Mineral High and Ignis High respectively
