Thank you reveiwers and readers! This chapter's kinda of short, shortest chapter I've written yet...but chapter seven is much longer! Enjoy!

Chapter Six: Saying Goodbye Is Never Easy

During the weeks that pass by, things go back to normal. Mac and I are able to talk to each other without arguing, and we even go out for lunch a few times. Neither of us brings up Peyton as we talk to each other, and I haven't let my feelings for Mac get in the way of anything. I have my best friend back, and I'm thankful for it.

It's nearly Thanksgiving when I figure out Mac will be going to spend the holidays with Peyton in London. I'm okay with that, Mac says plans have changed and he wouldn't be going to London during Christmas. Instead, he was going to spend Christmas with me, just like we always do. I guess I should get rid of those letters now, I'm not angry with Mac or Peyton anymore. And Mac's not angry with me, because he had replied back to the letter I had sent a while ago.

Dear Stella,

We will always be friends; nothing in the world could ever change that. And I'm glad you're being truthful, you say that you love me. I don't want to upset you, but I must be truthful to you. I love that you're my best friend, but to love you as you love me, I couldn't do. Please, Stella, understand what I'm trying to say.

Your friend,

Mac

It made me cry when I read that. But he replied back, and I now know that no matter what happens, we'll always be friends.

Today's Tuesday, two days before Thanksgiving, and Mac is departing New York. He asks if I want to come to the airport with him, and surely enough, I say yes. Since I wasn't accompanying him on his trip, I had to say goodbye to him before he reached security. Saying goodbye is never easy.

"I have a good trip, Mac."

He nods. "I promise to write to you."

"And I promise to write back."

He seems to have a hard time saying goodbye as well, because he is quiet for a while before he finally says, "Goodbye, Stella. I'll see you on Monday."

I nod. "Monday. Goodbye, Mac." And as he finally turns to walk away, I say to myself, "I'm already missing you."