Love Triangle

"Oh my gosh, Lucie!" I said, laughing so hard my stomach hurt. "Someone's gonna hear us talking about him!!" We were walking away from school one day, making fun of everything about Mr. Fisher, a teacher everybody hated. "It's true though!" Lucie exclaimed, still giggling uncontrollably.

"Well, Mr. Fisher has got to be the weirdest teacher I've ever had." I stated. "Well that's for sure! He literally waxes his head during class!" Lucie said a little too loudly, laughing so hard. "He talks the entire class about how Star Wars and Star Trek are not the same thing, and about how Star Wars is sooo much better!" I agreed. He really was the weirdest teacher I'd ever had. Nobody wants him, but everyone seems to have him at some point in high school.

"Well, I gotta run!" Lucie said. "See you later!" She said, walking away and waving. I waved back. Sighing, I pulled out my phone to ask my mom when she wanted me home. As I was writing my message, Eddie, possibly the hottest guy in our entire school, tapped me on the shoulder. "AH!" I exclaimed, dropping my phone. "Sorry about that, Nancy." He said. As he bent down to get my phone, my heart fluttered. What does he want? I wondered.

"I was wondering if you were free tonight... maybe we could go grab a bite and see a movie?" He asked, looking directly at me. "S-sure..?" I said hesitantly. Why would Eddie of all people want to go out with me?! I thought. "Great, I'll pick you up around 7, ok?" He said. "Um, yes?" I sheepishly responded. He snickered and walked away.

I was just finishing the last of my makeup when I heard a honk in my driveway. I breathed deeply. I got this. I thought. It's just a date.

"Hey, Eddie." I said as a sat down in the passenger seat in his car. "Hi Nancy! Where do you want to go for dinner?" He asked. We discussed a few options, but then settled on a good restaurant.

As we were sitting down, waiting for our food to come, Eddie pulled out his phone. "Sorry, I gotta respond to this text." He said. The date was going great! It was honestly not awkward at all, as I was afraid it would be. I was falling for Eddie more and more, and I hope he was doing the same.

"Alright, I'm done." He said. As our waiter gave us our food, I was just praying our date would go even better once we went to the movie. I really did want to date Eddie, but I felt like I wasn't good enough for him. I really did like him.

As the movie ended, I wiped away my tears. The ending was so sad, but I didn't want Eddie to know I was such a softie. "Alright well, I guess I'll drop you off at your house. Have a good time?" He asked. "Yes." I said. It was true!

The next day at school, I was walking next to Lucie. As we passed Eddie in the hall, I was expecting some sort of hello, a short conversation, or even just a smile. However, I got nothing. "Lucie, I went on a date with Eddie last night!" I said, smiling a little more than I should've. "Oh wow!" She said, almost sarcastically. "Yeah." said. Seeming uninterested for some reason, Lucie quickly changed the subject. "Here, class is about to start. Could you hold my backpack real quick while I run to the restroom?" She asked. I took her backpack, nodding.

As Lucie was in the restroom, her phone lit up. My nosy self couldn't help but look. It read We still on for tonight? -Eddie. My heart dropped. How could she? How could he? What's happening? I wondered.

As Lucie came out of the restroom, I quickly ran up to her. "HOW COULD YOU?" I screamed in her face. She seemed so confused. "What did I do?" She asked, frantic. "YOU'RE DATING EDDIE?" I wailed.

"Yes, I am. He was just using you, to get closer to me. I'm sorry, Nancy." She stated, unapologetic. And on an impulse....

I threw a punch. I didn't even think about it. I had really liked Eddie, and I couldn't believe she let me go on a date with him and fall for him, just to know I'd be heartbroken.

And she fought back, of course.

Sitting in the office with the principal staring at us, I felt so ashamed. All this over a boy I liked. Well, I really did like him. But still, this shouldn't have happened.

"Girls, I'm very disappointed in you both. Why would you do this?" Principal Holt asked. We both were staring at our hands.

Sitting in detention, Lucie was across the room. Looking at her, I realized that sure, I really did like this boy, and she knew I'd be heartbroken, but I wish I could still be friends with her. Just another lesson to be learned, I guess. The hard way.

***

I remember back years ago, when I got in that fight because of a boy. I was so stupid to let that happen. Me and Lucie never spoke again, and high school was pretty miserable after that. However, I was married now, with a baby boy on the way. I was happy with my family, and that's all that mattered. I couldn't help but remember back then, though. All I could think about was how I regretted it so much.

My phone rang. "Hello? This is Nancy." I answered. "Hey." A girl said. "This is Lucie. Remember me?" Lucie said, hesitantly. "Oh, Lucie?" I asked, flabbergasted. "So, I'm having a wedding, and I'd like to invite you." She said, seeming not sure about it. "Oh, you'd like to invite me to your wedding? Who are you getting married to?" I asked. Oh... Eddie Morris?"

This was going to be interesting.