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Me and Hailey lay awake talking about our recent school experiences. It was great for Hailey but mine… uhh... Not so much. We both like the same guy. Tristan Smith. He’s blonde, hot, super kind and just plain amazing.

“Molly, I do feel really bad about what happened.” She said in her British accent. “I mean, what would you do if you were me?” I thought about this. Me and Tristan always hung out at break, playing Spider and Squares with the rest of our group. It was nice because its just me, Tristan and guys. No girls. Hailey doesn't hang with us because she is always with her other friends at break, because she doesn't get another spare moment. We are always at each other’s houses. So, anyway, I hang out with guys because they are so much nicer that the girls in grade 8 at Prixtin high. Tristan always goes easy on me when we play games with everyone else, because he knows I'm bad at games.

“Well I would say yes, of course.” I mumbled, though gritted teeth. I could see her face change slightly in the pitch black all around us. Her room was always pitch black. It occurred to me that I am lucky to be Hailey's friend. I mean, she chose me, Molly Watson, to be her best friend. “Thanks for understanding” she said and turned over and drifted off to sleep. I could not get to sleep. I couldn’t stop thinking about that awful day.

“He told me that he liked you.” Tommy said to me. I smiled from ear to ear. “Promise?” I said. He nodded. “he said he rated you a 9/10.” I glistened my white teeth. “I like him SO much.” I said. “He’s hot, kind, smart and anything a girl could want.” I said, pouring out my feelings to Tommy. I was so happy I couldn’t stop. He just smiled and said he wouldn’t tell anyone. I ran off to go tell Hailey.

Next day was civvies day, and me and Hailey dressed up together. I wore the most gorgeous outfit (to impress Tristan,) and Hailey wore a dress I lent her. I completed my outfit with my pink gloss and my special DKNY perfume. We sashayed into school like we were the popular girls, setting the new ‘IT factor.’ We looked amazing. I spotted Tristan in the corner, looking gorgeous in his purple shirt and red skinny jeans. I melted at the sight of him. I just wanted to run up to him and put my arms around him and kiss him until tomorrow, but I controlled myself. He saw me and smiled his amazing smile. I melted again. Hailey whispered in my ear, “H-O-T.” I whispered back, a little too loud, “oh yes!” then Daniel, another guy from our group, whispered something long in tristans ear. Is whispering the new craze. Tristan thought about what ever Daniel said then whispered something extreamly long back to him. I just walked past, my arms linked with Hailey's.

Soon, it was break and I filed out to play squares with the group. Everyone was acting dodgy as I stepped up to play. To everyone’s surprise, I beat everyone, including Tristan who is a professional. They just stood there, stunned. Then as break ended, I walked up to Tommy. “why is everyone acting dodgy?” I asked him. “oh, didn’t you hear?....

Tristan doesn't like you anymore.”