It's been a week since then. Everything is back to normal...kind of. But it's very tiring. I go to school, I come home, I eat and do homework. Then I sleep. Its my only relief. I dont think of anything. I don't feel anything. Ethan was constantly on my mind. Him taunting me with our memories. How did Amber know about 'El' ? That was something only Ethan called me. "ELENA! THERE IS SOMEONE AT THE DOOR FOR YOU!" My mom called sweetly. Of course she would, we have guests over. I mean she's nice to me and everything but usually she's busy. I ran downstairs and down the hallways to the door. I was hoping it was nobody special. Like, I'm only in skinny jeans and a T-shirt. I have my hair in a messy bun. And I barley had any makeup on. I had on mascara. And chapstick. Which Doesent count because you can't see it. I looked kinda bad. But reasonable. I reached the door sliding a bit on the hardwood because of my socks. And saw Ethan and his Mother standing in the doorway. I looked a bit shocked. Speechless at first. "U-uhm Mrs. Maxwell. " she smiled" wow it's been forever." I quickly exhaled " come inside, please."
"Elena, you've grown so much! Your a- a young woman now!" She said. I smiled. "Thank you." Although she was Ethan's Mother, she had this..emanating warmth about her. You know? She was so sweet. Still is. "Care for some tea?" My mom asked politely. "Sure, I mean I don't want to impose-" My mom assuringly stopped her" Oh no! Your fine! Here take a seat! " they sat down. I took the opportunity to glance at Ethan. He looked..uncomfortable. there was no other word to describe it. "Mrs. Pond are You aware of the things going on with your daughter at school?" She asked. Oh God. Ethan must have told her lies. Why would he do that just to get me into trouble? My mom turned with a confused look on her face. "No, why? What did she do? " She glanced at me. "Elena! What di-" She began as Mrs. Maxwell cut her off. "It wasent Elena.. Ethan has been giving Elena a hard time in school. Escpecially lately..." I looked down. " Elena..how come you dident tell me?" My mom began. I could tell she was frustrated. With me. Of course. "I have no idea what your talking about..." I mumbled. Clearly lying. I'm a horrible liar.
Horrible.
"Elena don't even bother lying" his voice cracked again. I could tell he was upset.
He said my name. He said My name... he said it. For the first time in four years. He's pretended to not know what my name is. Or who I was.
"I-I need a moment." I said. It was obvious I had already started crying.
I sat outside on the patio and sobbed quietly. Well, as quietly as possible. Four years..I thought i would spend with my best friend. The most important four years of my life. Our lives. I wish I could go back and make it different.
Flashback
"Elena go away." He groaned. I cocked and eyebrow. "Why so pissy today?" He sat at the schools basketball court dribbling a ball and shooting hoops. Of course. He always did this When he was upset. Typical Ethan. "I know your upset. Just answer me." He continued to dribble the ball. "How did you know? " I laughed. "I know you, maybe too well actually. " I chuckled. "I think I know you better. And just some friendly advice..maybe you should put down the camera. Its annoying." I looked down at my Leica S2-P and looked back up at him. "I just got back from photography. And you know that- " he cut me off with an arrogant tone. "Photography is your life. Oh we know El. We know. Everybody knows. Because you never put down that camera. You should try maybe doing something better with your time.. "
I looked at him I'm almost complete disbelief at what he was saying. Is he asking me to Give up photography? "Are you asking me to give up photography? " he laughed. "That's exactly what I'm doing, its for your own good too. You look like an idiot with that S2 Whatever it was. "
I scoffed. "Okay, I get it your in a bad mood but you don't have to be a dick about it! Seriously, Ethan what has gotten into you? "
"Nothing, I grew up. Its about time you do too. You should get some more friends. Its high school, and you still only have like 2 friends. Its kinda pathetic actually. " my mouth dropped slightly. "And I really thought you wanted to Be my friend."
"That's just it Elena! You can't carry around a camera all day, and expect People to actually Like you ! " he paused. "Its Embarassing!"
I laughed slightly still pissed at what he was saying.
"Fine, Ethan. Find better friends. " I turned on my heel to walk away but what he would say next..stopped me.
"Good luck finding someone to replace me. Besides," he paused.
"Who would wanna be friends with a freak like you? "
I stopped walking for a moment. Just to acknowledge what he said.., I turned to say something. But nothing came out. I turned back around before he could see me cry. And that's when I started running.
End of flashback
"Elena." I heard someone say as they opened the door leading to the patio. "What?" I said wiping my cheeks. Which mascara was running clear down by the way. I looked up and looked back down. "Go away." I whispered. He Just stood there. Holding out his hand. I stood for a minute, then took it. Letting go of his hand after standing up. We went back inside to the table They were at. I sat down. "Okay, listen.. Ethan has sonething to say. Can you just hear him out? " I nodded slowly. Then turned my full attention to him. "I'm sorry." He said" for giving you a hard time at school. It was stupid. Really." I wanted to laugh at his attempt at an apology.
It was pathetic. But then again, it wasent a real apology.
"Its ok..." I wasent expecting one.
A few seconds of silence passed before Mrs. Maxwell spoke up. "What ever happened to you two?!" I thought back. "I remmeber you two in kindergarten. Best friends. Up untill, high school. What happened to make you two hate eachother?" She asked. We both remained silent. She nodded. "Okay, well. I probably wont find out. So me and Elenas mom came up with some new rules. " my eyes widened. "You guys need to start spending time with each other again. Its better off that way. You two will have plenty of time to work things out and make amends. Trust me." I opened my mouth to speak" Elena ypur doing it. Period! " my mother said sternly. That's when I realized I had to way out of this one. I don't stand a chance. Ethan groaned. "You too ." Mrs. Maxwell said. "Alright, see you guys tomarrow. " I questioned. "Tomarrow?" She flashed me a smile. "Yeah, were meeting up at the beach tomarrow. " great. A Saturday well wasted...
