Ok, so this chapter is really short, but important. Hope you enjoy!


Year 1, Summer, Day 23

It was not one of my best days today, I'll tell you that. It definitely wasn't fun.

It was a Monday today. Not a day I usually get to see Gill, because he works on Mondays. But today I saw him. In fact, he came to my house. But not for a reason that made me happy. In fact, it messed up everything.

I had started to feel differently towards Gill. I'll admit it; I really liked him. As a friend, yes, but also as something more. And I was planning to ask him to the firefly festival tomorrow. I know it was meant for couples, and we weren't one, but I thought since neither of us had dates, we could go together. That was before I found out that Gill did have a date. It wasn't an easy thing to miss. Mostly because Gill came to my house at 6'freakin'30 in the morning, knocking on my door continuously until I opened it.

"Gill, what the hell? It's 6:30 in the morning," I said groggily as leaned against the door.

"I'm sorry Angela, but it's an emergency. Please?"

"Ok, what is it?" I asked.

"Can I come in?"

"Uhh, ya," I said, opening the door wider.

Gill came in and sat at my kitchen table. I sat beside him. Gill started rambling.

"Oh my goddess Angela, Guess what? Selena asked me to the firefly festival tomorrow! And I don't know what to do. I haven't been on a date since I was 14. I'm nervous. She makes me nervous. But I like her. What do I do, what do I do? Please help me!"

Because I was tired, it took me a moment to register what he'd just said. But the words "Selena" and "Firefly Festival" helped me figure it out pretty quickly. I didn't respond.

"Angela?" Gill said waving his hand in my face. "Angela, help me! I'm sorry I came so early, but it was the only time! I have to work at 7:30! Will you help me get ready? Oh my, I don't even know what to wear! What about my hair? Is it too nerdy? Should I spike it? Should I –"

I cupped my hand over Gill's mouth, cutting him off in mid-sentence. I waited for him to calm down. Then I spoke.

"Gill… I don't think I can help you. I've never been on a date before. How would I know?" I said the last line with acid in my voice. I didn't feel bad at all. I was mad. I hated Selena, and Gill totally idolized her. And now, I couldn't go with Gill to the festival.

Gill looked taken aback. It had been a long time since I had gotten angry at him.

"I'm sorry, Angela," Gill said holding his hands up innocently. "I just thought you could help me…"

"Gill, don't you realize what's happening? Selena's playing with you! How can you not see that? Have you ever even talked to her before that boat ride?" I was yelling now. "She just wants to take advantage of you Gill. Trust me. I may not have been on a date before, but I know a phony when I see her. She doesn't actually like you! It's your body she likes!"

"She does too like me! And FYI, I have talked to her before that day on the boat. Much more than you've talked to any guy before!" Gill shouted, angrily. "Better shape up, Angela. You'll never get married with that attitude."

I yelled back, this time in exasperation. "I'm only trying to not let you get hurt! I've seen this before. I know what happens. You want to encourage Selena? Then go! Have fun being her rag doll!"

Gill's eyes narrowed. "Fine then. Be that way. Thought I could count on my best friend could help me, but I guess not!" He yelled. And with that, he rushed out of the door, slamming it behind him.

I didn't want to think about what just happened. But I did. After all that, I couldn't get back to sleep. So I went outside to water my plants and feed my animals. When I came back inside, I finally broke down crying, wondering if I had lost my best friend for good.

Throughout the whole day, I thought about Gill and Selena. About how they didn't match at all. Then I thought about Gill's perfect match. Or at least who I thought was his perfect match. Me.

It made so much sense! We went through the same things, had fun together, understood each other, and were best friends. What more could let you know? But he didn't see me that way. I was just a friend to him (Well, maybe not anymore). And Selena was a potential bride. Jeez, that thought made me mad.

Well, Life…I guess killing my parents wasn't enough, right? Need to make me more miserable? Well I'm not giving up. I'll get my Gill back. Somehow. When he stops hating me again. Bring it on.


Well, Angela's not giving up. Hmm... Let's see what I can do now. I love playing around with stories. Next chapter coming soon.