Gabriella's POV:
Sophomore year: *flashback*
I pull the covers from my body and quickly jump out of bed. I look at myself in the mirror and laugh at the bird nest on top of my head. I have to fix myself for today.
I take my phone from my bedside table to text Connor. We started dating February 3rd last year. Everyone said we wouldn't last, that our relationship was child's play, but I would love to see their faces today when I walk the hallways hand in hand with him. It's so easy for us because we were best friends since kindergarten before we became a couple. I have to admit I always had a thing for him, but he doesn't need to know that.
Me: Happy one year, baby. I love you <3
I shower quickly and apply light make up on my face. Only some concealer, blush and mascara.
I check the time and run downstairs to have breakfast. I have just started drinking straight dark coffee and I absolutely love it, my mom does too. We have that in common.
"Gabriella, time to go!" she shouts from the porch and I grab Connor's gift from the couch and run into her car.
I fidget with my fingers and my mom notices almost immediately. She squeezes my hand and gives me a reassuring smile. "He'll love it, honey." she whispers and I smile back.
I look down at the gift that rests on my lap. It took me 3 days to make it. It's a small scrapbook from our pictures since we were 5. I look back at everything we've been through and feel like tearing up.
My parents have always been accepting of Connor's and I relationship. They care about him almost as much as they care about me. I'm thankful I can say the same for his parents. They've treated me like their own since day one.
"Have a great day, sweetie." I nod and briefly lean in to kiss her cheek.
"You too!" I wave her goodbye and run to my locker so I can save Connor's gift after school finishes.
"Is that what I think it is?" my best friend Rachel asks excited as she approaches me. We both squeal while I show her the scrapbook. "Oh my god. It's beautiful Gabs!" she smiles and claps her hands together.
"Thank you Rach, I'm hoping he likes it." I say shyly and she wraps her arm around my shoulders.
"Are you kidding? He's gonna love it!" she assures me, but it does nothing to calm my nerves. That's what I like the most about my relationship with him. The fact that we've been together for so long hasn't changed anything.
***
"Rach, I'm starting to get worried." I pant while walking back and forth in the ladies room. "Why didn't he come to school?" I ask her and she shakes her head.
"I don't know Gabs, maybe you should text him." she suggests and I pull my phone from my pocket to show her the many texts I sent him.
Me: Connor?
Me: Are you coming in late?
Me: Baby, I'm worried
Me: Please text me back.
Me: Where are you?
Me: Connor?
Me: Are you mad at me?
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By The Coffee Shop
Teen Fiction"She is kind, heart made of honey. He is reserved, the opposite of sunny. No one would ever think they would be together. But they are the moon and the sun for each other." -Romana Rubyy *** It was Sophomore year and Gabriella Robinson had everythin...
