Paris

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FOUR YEARS LATER

There were only two months left of grade twelve. Then, my boyfriend Sawyer and I would be heading to the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. That morning, I threw on my grad sweater over my uniform and walked to my high school, Alcott Secondary. My best friends Raquelle, Kelly, Tilli, and Ava had lockers right next to me. They waved and ran over when they saw me.

"OMG! Huge news! Addison broke up with Owen! She said since he's going to the University of British Columbia, it's too far for her. The news is all over the school!" Ava told me.

"No way! They were going so steadily!" I shook my head in disbelief. We all started talking about other people and then, Sawyer came to my locker. He kissed my cheek and started typing on his phone.

"What are you doing?" I looked at his phone screen.

"My English homework. I forgot," he laughed.

"Oh, Sawyer," Kelly giggled, resting her hand on his arm. Sawyer sheepishly smiled at Kelly. What was I seeing?

"We should get to the homeroom. Come on, Sawyer. Let's go, Ava," I said, grabbing Sawyer's hand, dragging him away. I walked into homeroom and the first person I saw was Emery. She smiled but it dimmed when she saw Sawyer and Ava. I walked past her and sat down at my desk. The old Paris was gone, I thought

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