That's What New York Does

Did I love her? Yes.

Did she love me? Hopefully.

But imagine if life worked like that. If life was that gratifying. But it doesn't. That's why the girl I've liked for the past 6 years is leaving for New York tomorrow. Right before I was about to start making dinner she texted me.

@JessieMorris: Hey, Kylie wanna come over?

@KylieIsGay: Yes! I'll be over in 10

@JessieMorris: Alright by the way you should change your tag.

@KylieIsGay: Nope

I ran out the door and hopped on my bike. Yes it was pouring rain and there was a high chance of hail but she only lived four blocks away which isn't that bad. If it's not freezing rain out. I finally got to her house soaking wet and she was waiting outside for me. I felt my face getting red and prayed she wouldn't realize or maybe just think I was cold. "Hey" she said waving at me as I pulled my bike up near her garage. I honestly didn't hear her I was still zoned out thinking maybe just maybe she liked me back? I didn't even realize she said anything until I noticed her confused look. "What?" I asked not knowing what to say. "Oh nothing, I just said hi." "Oh! I'm sorry" I said feeling a little bit down. You're fine don't worry she said laughing. Wait. She was laughing at me yet she still looked beautiful as ever. We stood around for an awkward minute in the freezing rain, until she finally broke the silence. "So do you want to go inside?" She asked kicking the dirt beneath her. 'Y-Yeah" I said either shivering or nervous. She led me inside and her dad waved at me. He was the most amazing man I've ever met. He was 10 times better than my father and as a single parent he really tries. And it definitely shows. Jesse is one of six so he's really a soldier if you think about it. Not to mention all those six kids... with the same woman. I waved back as she dragged me to her room and sat on the bed. Ew I hate sitting on the bed with people. I've always been a little bit bigger than most and the mattress usually slumps in my direction under my weight. It makes me super self-conscious. "Sit" Jessie said patting the bed next to her. Reluctantly I did. "I'm gonna miss you!!" She said wrapping her arms around me which made me blush even harder. "M-Me t-too" I said trying to refrain my stuttering. "School is gonna suck" I said looking up at her. She was laughing at me again but this time shaking her head as well. "Really? That's what you're worried about?" "Y-Yeah. What's wrong with that?" I was starting to get upset and she noticed. "Nothing, no need to get angry." She responded caressing my hair which made me the equivalent to a tomato. Why was I acting like this?! I never act like this! "You know" I started "You'll be 18 in two months, you could just stay here." "Seriously?!" She nearly screamed. "You REALLY think I could do that to my dad?!" She shoved me out of her room as I kept getting cut off trying to apologize. "Get out!! NOW!!" She pushed me down the stairs and stormed back up them. I just crumbled to the floor and started crying. Her dad noticed and asked me if I was okay. I ignored him, scrambling to get back up and running outside. I got my bike and tears were still streaming down my face. I just wanted to get home.

The next day I felt... numb. The only signal of emotion I showed was crying. Until this morning when my mom slammed down the box of cereal and yelled " Kylie I'm tired of this! You're just so mopey all the time!" "Sorry?" I said unsure what to actually say. My mother sighed and walked out of the kitchen. That sent me into More Tears trying to figure out what I should do if I should apologize. But then I got a text from Jessie.

@JessieMorris: Kylie I'm sorry about Tuesday please respond we've been best friends forever. I'm sorry for exploding on you.

@KylieIsGay: I don't care.

Disappointed at myself for writing that I blocked her. And went to my room hoping this was just a dream no a nightmare. But it's not and that's what makes it hurt more. I woke up the next morning, the morning that Jessie leaves, with puffy red eyes. I laughed at myself when I looked in the mirror. I looked high. It was weak laugh but it was better than yesterday. Someone knocked on my door. Hoping my mom or dad would get it I stayed laying down. The knocking continously got more aggressive then screaming. "Kylie! Come on!" It was Jessie. I ran down the stairs still in my pj's. "Ky-...lie" she said droning off "You look horrible." "I just woke up" I told her. "Kylie! It's 1pm!" "Oh...oops." She looked at me like I was crazy and I just stared at her. I didn't know if I should be mad or if I was wrong and if I really slept through the day. "Can I have a hug?" Jessie asked me bending down. I was at least a foot shorter than her so she kinda had to. "No." I said looking away and got lifted off the ground. "Jessie!" I screamed "Put me down!" "No." She replied in a mocking tone. My face was red beyond measure and I was freaking out. She finally put me down and we said our goodbyes. I didn't want to be mad at her but I was, I couldn't help the rage that bubbled just looking at her. So, I went back inside walking towards the clock. Wow it really is 1pm. My eyes caught on the calendar. Heck! It was my birthday! Of course, my parents? Gone. My crush? Gone. No, not my crush. Jessie is gone. It's my birthday and I'm alone.

2 YEARS LATER

It was my 19th birthday when I woke up to a text.

@JessieMorris: Happy Birthday baby!!

@FutureMorris:Thanks! I can't wait to see you tonight

@JessieMorris:I'm on my way the GPS says 7 hours

@FutureMorris:Hurry home!

@JessieMorris:I will baby I promise also I love your tag.

Hey thanks for making it to the end! Please let me know if there was any errors in grammar or spelling. For clarification the story was set in Tennessee. Once again thank you!