Friendship, crush, and loss.

by Taylor Price
(Canada)

I met a guy that was what I call "Perfect". He was beautiful, and really kind. And when he talked to me, it was like nothing could ruin my day. His name was Anthony. Anthony Murphy. As the days went on, me and Anthony became the greatest of friends. We told each other everything. It was like we knew each other for years, considering it was only a month. He had a girlfriend, ever since the day I met him. And I didn't want to get in between them. But then she dumped him for another guy. Anthony was devastated. But the whole breakup thing brought us even closer. We would walk home together, hang out at school, and text each other 24/7. We were so close, people started to think we were dating.

And I thought about it, and took the biggest risk of my life. I asked Anthony out. It was on a Friday so there was no school the next day. And my friend Sammy was the one who did it for me. All Anthony would say was, "I'll answer tomorrow, give me time to think about it." I had a little thought that maybe he would say yes. But then I thought that if he said no, we would no longer be friends. The thought made my stomach feel sick.

And so on Monday, Sammy went to find out his real, honest answer. And she walked back to my locker and gave me a hug. I kept asking her what he had said. But she wouldn't tell me. But then I saw Anthony look at me. My heart beating twice as fast as it should. But he just turned around and walked to his classroom. I would try to talk to him, but he wouldn't talk to me.

Things started to get really weird. We no longer talked, and I barely ever saw him. I was so scared this would happen. I lost somebody I cared about most. I would have never thought we would have to say goodbye this way. But everything happens for a reason, I guess.