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I can't believe her.

The forbidden.

The enemy

My rival.

My crush.

Damn, life loves to throw curve balls so frequently. Will I ever hit a home-run or am I just going to keep on striking out?

"Ellie! What are you doing?" I say as obnoxiously loud like Colby in the Apple store the other day.

She quickly pulls away and takes her hands off his neck. He let his hands linger on her waist but he did get startled by the loudness of my voice.

"H-hey... best friend... I love you!" She stutters.

"Hey, yea hi best friend, I love you when you're not kissing the enemy." I put my hands on my hips. My ears are probably steaming out smoke like in the cartoons.

"So I'm the enemy? Interesting. Well I guess I should just leave you too," he gives this grin that made me want to punch his really adorable face. Ugh.

I dragged Ellie by her designer earrings and shoved her into the car.

"Ellie, you're an ass. I'm glad you got to get some action with your new boo, but seriously? I didn't have to watch. You could have AT LEAST respond to my texts." I was practically screaming while driving. Someone could easily mistake me having road rage but nope, just best friend being a butt rage.

"I'm sorry! We were talking and before I could say that he shouldn't come, he kissed me! Then I looked into his dreamy eyes and he said that he just couldn't resist how beautiful I was and I kissed him back. Then you walked in and I FEEL LIKE A TERRIBLE PERSON!" She said that with so much sincerity, I couldn't bare to be any more angered.

I sigh, "Okay, whatever he can come if it means that much to you."

She beams at my comment, "You're the best."

"I know."

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It's the next day.

My parents, Ellie, and I just finished moving all my things to the truck.

Party time. I had my dark brown hair in luscious curls and my makeup on point. I felt like a fucking queen. I'm actually excited, tonight's all about me. Usually important nights are all about Colby and I doing good deeds and stuff, which sucks. For once, it's just me, alone.

My parents came in and told me how proud they were and how beautiful I looked, then drove me to the school. I acted like I knew nothing, which is what I had to do because Ellie texted me that. I laugh at how much she wants to be looked at as the best, best friend. She is, but I'm her best friend and I'm the only one who gets to laugh at her.

We pulled up to the school and I firmly smoothed out my dress and put a wide grin on my face.

Go time.

My parents covered my eyes, opened the school doors and uncovered my eyes to reveal,

"SURPRISE!" Almost my whole senior class was here, spewing me with hugs.

I tried my best to keep up with all the commotion and maintain my happiness. I felt so loved and it was a big change not sharing the spotlight because people were thinking only about me, Ashlyn. Not if Ashlyn was going to beat Colby.

I danced and talked with so many people for a good two hours, I was ecstatic. Countdown til leaving all the good people...three hours. I had thirty minutes to get to the airport and fly with Ellie straight to California.

Sam and Colby were here in matching suits but Colby had a pink tie while Sam had a blue tie. They looked handsome. Ellie was stunning with her dirty blonde hair in a gracious bun and a silky, tight, purple dress. I wore a more flowy in the waist, but up to my knees dress that was dark blue and covered in lace.

Ellie was dancing with Sam and Colby. Then for no reason, my body swayed to join in.

I looked at how the gymnasium set up. School dances were normally held here but it looked like the place just turned into a bat-mitzvah party room. There were multiple tables for my party guests and individual tables for food. Ellie and my parents must have went all out! I just realized, I never had a graduation party. This must be what this is. A surprise graduation party! Woah, I feel the love.

The food was being served now and everyone sat in their seats. Once we finished eating the hella good food, Ellie stood up.

She clicked her glass, "Hello, hi, can I have everyone's attention!" All the heads in the room turn to face her direction. "To all who don't know me, I'm Ellie Parker. The girl who has the privilege in being the best friend to one smart cookie." *Everyone laughs* "For years, I watched you grow Ashlyn, and I was always so proud to be the friend of the one who was known to move mountains. This party is dedicated to all your successes, you're going to go far girl, and I hope to watch and grow with you through it all. Congratulations on all the accomplishments you've made here in Blue Valley, we all look forward to seeing what you do next to the world." I stand up and give her a long embrace.

"Ellie, I love you to Jupiter and back, thank you so much." I start tearing up, that was so sweet. Much love.

Everybody clapped at her little speech. Somebody spoke up, "A toast to Ashlyn Neil!" Then people started clinking their glasses. I looked at the person who said that, and it was Colby. He was standing, smiling at me too. I couldn't help but give a slight smile back. That was the sweetest thing he has ever done for me. Yeah, it was a small movement but it showed that he didn't want the attention on him for once. He's a good guy deep down.

Which sucks, because I treat him like a bad guy.

Too bad I won't ever see him again.

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It's about time to leave, and I am in tears. I said goodbye to all my friends and relatives before saying it to my parents. I walk over to them and they hand me a small, beautifully wrapped box. I open it to find the keys to my new BMW. I gasp loudly before jumping to hug them both.

"Mom, I love you, thank you for everything you've done for me." I say crying into her shoulder.

"Ash, you're the best kid in the world. My only child, and the joy of my life." She says.

I kiss her cheek and pull away to hug my Dad. "Dad, I love you also, for being my superhero and role model."

"Love you too kid, don't do anything dumb. I want to be able to see my baby go places." He says.

"Hey Ash, it's time to hit the road," Ellie says, tapping my shoulder.

"Alright, I'm ready." I grab her hand, my keys, our suitcases, and slide into the uber.

Off to the airport.

Onto the plane.

Now in California.

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THEY'RE IN CALI NOWWWWW WHAT IS GONNA HAPPEN NEXT??? I know, but you don't hahur. Colby was kinda nice and then never seen again now dun dun dun. jk you read the book bio, obvi not. I HOPE U LIKIN' THIS STORY AS MUCH AS I DO. I wrote two chapters tonight and right now it's three o clock in the morning. I have a problem and a Colby addiction.

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