It was the day of graduation and everything was crazy. Emily, Hanna and I were all at Spencer's house getting ready. I sat on a chair while Hanna styled my hair. Emily sat cross legged on the ground facing Spencer and they took turns painting each other's nails. About an hour later the horn honked and we rushed outside. Mike and Andrew sat in the two front seats wearing suits as we climbed into the back. When my name was called and I walked up to get my diploma, I looked around and saw Ella, Byron and Meridith. Hanna, Emily, Spencer and Mike were sitting I their spot on the side. A few rows behind them Noel was staring at me like he was trying to be angry but wasn't able to. I felt bad but forgot about it when I saw Ezra standing at the very back. He was hiding in the shadows and I could make out a smile on his face as they handed me my diploma. More kids went as I sat down between Hanna and Spencer. The final names were called and we threw our caps in the air. After the ceremony I went to Ezra's and we had a silent movie marathon. Noel and his brother Erik were throwing a graduation party but after my break up with Noel, I kinda wanted to stay clear of him. I didn't want to have to explain. Time was flying by and the flight to California was leaving in just a few days.
"I can't believe this is happening!" I said to Hanna over the phone as I packed, I mean one minute I'm some weirdo in high school and the next I'm going to California with my best friends and my boyfriend."
"I know it's so much to take in! How the hell am I supposed to pack all my clothes?"
"Why don't you just leave some behind."
"Screw that, I would never leave my poor babies alone."
"They're clothes."
"They're MY clothes. MY clothes always have special treatment, I suppose I could always just take another suitcase."
I rolled my eyes as I wrapped up my Shakespeare globe in bubble wrap then put it in my suitcase.
"Whatever Hanna but remember, the more suitcases you bring the more money you pay."
"Did I mention that the job I got last year at that clothing store has given me a lot of money?"
"Fine blow it on an extra suitcase."
"It is not blowing it."
"It kind of is…. I'm telling you this as your friend, don't be broke before we even start our first day."
"You may be saying that as my friend but you are also saying that as my clothes' enemy."
"Have you and Mike worked out what you guys are going to do yet?" I asked, wanting to change the subject.
"Sort of, I downloaded this program that lets us video chat and we worked out a schedule so that even with the time change we can talk when we are both awake."
"That's good."
"Consider yourself lucky that your boyfriend is going to be with you."
"I know, I'm so lucky that I saw him again."
"Correction. You're so lucky I saw him again. I never get enough credit for anything I do."
"Again, I am thankful. Anyways I should go, talking to you has seriously slowed down my packing."
"I should go too, after all I have another suitcase to buy. Bye"
"Bye"
I put down my phone and looked around my room which was starting to look more and more empty. I layed down on my bed and feeling sleepy closed my eyes.