--- 2 years later ---
I’m starting my Junior year in high-school and James is
starting his Senior year. We are still dating and never stopped.
Vanessa still lives with me and is still my best friend. And guess
what? I’m not popular anymore. Emily took her spot back when
I volunteered to leave. I couldn’t stand having friends that
insulted me. Emily and I actually get along now and I guess are
somewhat friends? Well, I mean not best friends, but when we pass
each other in the hall we say ‘hi’ or smile; compared
to before she would try to trip me or something. Ever since our
discussion in the bathroom that day, we’ve gotten along quite
well. I also went back to my natural brown hair. Vanessa keeps up
with her brown hair because she likes it. Vanessa has been
better… No suicide attempts or anything. She still misses
her mom a lot. Every day after school she visits her mom’s
grave. She talks to her mom when she does that. It’s her way
of staying connected with her mom. Did I mention? Vanessa and I
both have our licenses and cars now! We don’t have to depend
so much on James for rides everywhere. My parents are doing well.
As for Derek, he graduated last year and moved out of James’
house. James’ grandparents both passed away within the past
two years. In their will they left the house and property to James
and I. Well, technically they left it James, but they left a note
that said: “Our house and property will be left for out
grandson James. He is able to do with it what he pleases, but we
have always hoped he would live in it with his family. We wish the
best of luck to James and his family (Hopefully he has a family
with his girlfriend, Ava) So, James and Ava; Best of luck in your
new home! XOXO Granny and Grampa” James cried when he read
this note. James looks at me differently this past year. I’m
not sure what it means, but the look means more. It’s hard to
explain but it holds more passion. The house is on hold for James
until he graduates. James and I have been intimate together more
than that first time. I want marry and start a family with James
someday. He’s perfect.