Why is Love So Blind?

I Feel the Same

Ember's POV:

I looked down at the picture that fell, and picked it up slowly. It was such a cute picture! A little girl with black hair on the back of a little boy with brown hair. They both had superman capes and they looked... Happy. I scanned the picture, and turned it over. Again, there was a girl with black hair on the back of a brown haired boy. They both had superhero capes on still. I looked closer, and realized that the girl from both pictures was me! I wonder who that boy- oh. It was Zander! I kept scanning the picture so I could remember both of those days. I noticed a girl in both of the pictures off in the side smirking. It looked like CeCe. She knew something I didn't. She knew relationships and love. I didn't. She had a boyfriend for 2 years, but then she moved to California so they broke off the relationship.

I remember it being hard for her to move from Florida to California. Right before she left, she whispered something to Zander. I never heard what she said, because I was crying too hard. It must've been about me. "Zander?"

"Em. Are you okay? You look like you're about to cry!" Zander said with his voice full of concern.

"I'm fine. I just wish I could remember you! I look around and I see pictures of us together smiling, laughing, and having a good time. It just makes me sad that I've known you for such a long time, and you're the only one I don't remember." I said a I started crying. Then he hugged me. Zander hugged me! I don't remember him at all, but I feel like without him there, my life wouldn't be the same. I hugged him back, not ever wanting to let go. He made me feel so safe, and happy. How could I not remember him??

"Shh. Em. It’s ok. We used to sit in the treehouse together just like this when we were little. Whenever something bad happened to either one of us, we would always work through it together. Just like right now.” Zander said as a little smile came onto his face.

“I’m glad so glad that we are friends. I don’t know what I would do without you.” I said smiling back at him.

“Well, There’s CeCe, Al, and Kayla. Don’t forget about Cam, Logan, and Stell!” Zander said smirking.

“Shut up.” I said as I slapped his chest playfully.

“Ouch. Babe, that hurt.” Zander said as he put his hand over his heart as he pushed me away from our super long hug.

“Don’t you babe me! I was cold! Why’d you pull away?” I pouted.

Zander’s POV:

Wow. She is so cute when she pouts. I should do this more often. “Fine. I know you just love being with me.” I said as I smiled seductively.

“Eww. Gross Zander! But I do like being with you. You make me feel like nothing ever happened to me. Thank you.” Em said as she pulled me into another hug.

“Were you guys about too kiss?!?! Someone get a fan! It’s getting hot in here!” Said CeCe as she barged in all of a sudden.

“I bet they were going to kiss! You know how best friends are these days! Only the boy and girl ones though!” Al said as she walked in after CeCe giggling.

“Stop with the PDA! If you guys kiss, I’m outta here!” Kayla said walking in after Al, and covering her eyes.

Dang. I should’ve kissed Em. I missed my chance. I sent a glare towards CeCe and Al that meant, “You guys interrupted the moment. You better have a good reason for being here.” My glares can send a pretty important message.

“So... We just wanted to say that we got that video ready that you wanted Zander.” Al said handing me a CD.

What video? What are they planning to do? “Uh... Thanks guys. I was actually planning to spend the evening in the treehouse instead of going inside.” I said.

“Don’t worry! We got that covered.” Al said as she pulled something out from behind her.

“How the- When did that ge-”

“Zander? Shut it. We are actually prepared. Unlike some people.” CeCe said pushing Em and I onto a beanbag.

I’m on a beanbag. With Em. This is awkward, because when CeCe pushed us, we were still hugging. So now, we are in the most awkward position for two best friends even though I like her.