(Sorry it's really short, I had writers block)
My heart broke when I heard the news. Clare missing? How is that possible?
"Do the police have any leads? Have the police even been called?" I asked.
"Yes they have been, and you are a suspect in this"
"But I would never hurt Clare I..She's my best friend"
"Then you go better explain this to the parents"
I nodded and headed out to them. As I did I thought about the pizza last night. Clare was really quiet as if she was hiding something. I didn't want to bother her with asking, so I let it slide. As I look back I wish I had. I should have been a good friend and asked.
The parents questioned me for the rest of the afternoon. I answered as truthfully as I could. I also kept an eye on their reactions and their answers. By the time they finished I had to head home. It was late and I had a lot of thinking to do.
The one thing from today that made me suspicious was when they asked about her home life. Her dad got uncomfortable and fidgety. He was hiding something. Maybe he actually knew where Clare was and wanted me to get in trouble. Or Maybe he actually didn't know where she was. I took the long was home to think this through.
I got home to my mother looking at me strangely.
"Mom what's wrong? I looked at her.
"Someone's her to see you"
I raised an eyebrow at her and headed to my room. I dropped my bags to the floor when I saw her standing there. I was speechless.
"Clare what are you doing here?"