“Bella, Zach asked me out and I think im going to say yes. Should I?” Right as the words came out of Jenna’s mouth it felt like I was being punched in the stomach. What should I say? She is looking at me with her I need advice eyes. I can’t just say no you can’t im secretly in love with him.


Somehow I managed to say, “Oh ok. When are you going to tell him?” I tried to put a happy mask over my dying emotions. It’s like the warm feeling over your heart just froze and now is gone warming someone else’s. I though he liked me, not Jenna. Im the one that has known him since 4th grade. That’s 3 years! He has only known her for the past year.

“Really do you think it is a good idea? Please tell me the truth. Usually you are smart with these kinds of things.” Jenna says happily. I try to think of an excuse to say she shouldn’t. Here we go, got one.

“Im not sure he kinda seems like a player. I mean remember what he did to Amanda. Him and Derik switched girlfriends. Who does that? I just don’t want you to get hurt like she did.” I say. Im not exactly lying because he did switch girlfriends.

“Yeah I know but I think im still going to say yes.” She tells me while I can almost feel a piece of my heart ripping into shreds.

“You have Will so now I have somebody.” She adds with a giggle. I forgot about Will. Were only really good friends so is it bad that I like Zach too?

I figure I have to just agree with her. She made up her mind. “Yeah I guess. Go for it girl.” I said regretfully.

“Ok, well im going to go home and email him I say yes, ok. Love ya babe.” She walked out of the room. I dramatically rolled onto my bed, stuffed my head into my pillow, and let out a loud groan. Think of Will, Think of Will. I kept telling myself trying to let this go. I have to support her, and not let my emotions show through. She’s my best friend I want her to be happy. I want her to be happy! That night I fell asleep thinking of the predicament I am in.
The next day at school I see Jenna and Zach walk up to me hand in hand and my stomach does a jealous flip flop.
“It’s official now.” Jenna says cheerfully looking at Zach, then kissing his cheek, and fixing his perfect black shaggy hair flipping her brown hair back in delight. She looks so happy so I just need to push this selfish feeling away. Will walks up behind me and jumper cables my hips. A humongous smile finds its way onto my face. Oh, I’ll do just fine forgetting about Zach. I tell myself looking up to Will’s face at his red hair, brown eyes, and freckles. I swear he is the only nice guy left in school. All of the other boys gave into popularity, looks, and girlfriends, and Will stands before me as Will. Himself. The Will he has always been. That’s the one thing that Zach lacked. Being himself!