A/N: The characters of this story belong to Stephenie Meyer.

I'm practicing my creative writing, so feedback is always welcome.

My name is Cynthia.

I had a best friend once.

She was like the sun. Vibrant and joyful.

Her smile made you feel warm and alive.

Her laughter was infectious.

And then one day she was just gone.

I never saw her again.

She was my best friend. My sister.

Her name was Mary Alice.