Until next lifetime (Blake Gray)

8

A couple of months have gone by since Axel left. Blake and I have grown closer together. Even more than we already were. We've been going out just the two of us more frequently. We go to the movies, he comes over, we go out to eat or just order, we go get drinks, and more.

Our friendship is at its peak to be honest. We spend the whole day laughing, wondering what it's going to be like when we are apart.

I got an exchange opportunity for the semester that's coming. I'm going to England. It might not be a long time, but I know it'll be fun. I'm actually leaving in a couple of days after New Year's.

I'm currently preparing for Christmas dinner with my family. All of our friend group is getting together for a Christmas party afterwards.

Dinner was good. It was an amazing time with the family.

I got ready for meeting my friends, and got to Noah's house.

"Hey guys!" I walked in jumping in mu Christmas sweater

"Here comes Rudolph!" Bryce yelled messing up my hair

Blake stood up to hug me. He planted a small kiss on my head.

"How was dinner with your family?" He asked smiling

"Good, actually, you know Christmas dinner is always my favorite." I said

"And you are my favorite." He stated.

He instantly realized what he said, "My favorite person in this planet, you are my best friend"

"Hey guys, you know there's a mistletoe outside right? In case you need it." Bryce said taking a hand full of chips into his mouth

"What are you saying?" I laughed nervously

"Umm, the room read sexual tension between you two." He said

"Shut up Bryce." Blake said slapping his arm

I really don't know what is going on but I like it lowkey. There's just that weird feeling when you don't know what's happening between you and someone else. You just let it flow.

We all walked outside to the backyard, chatted, played some drinking games and had a good time.

"I'm getting another drink." I said laughing after a joke Josh said

"I'll come with you. Cup's empty." Blake said standing up

We walked together to the table where the drinks were. We started talking about anything, until he brought up Bryce's comment,

"What's up with Bryce and his mistletoe comment." He chuckled

"Weird, right?" I said taking a sip from my cup

"I mean, it's weird we've never kissed. Girl and boy best friends always end up doing something, but I mean, you changed my perspective because there's a huge boundary between us."

"Oh, definitely. It's never crossed my mind before." I said with a laugh

"Yeah, actually, I feel like we could never date." Blake stated

"I know."

"Don't get me wrong, you are amazing. But I prefer to keep people that I want to stay in my life forever as friends. That way, I don't mess up." He laughed

"You could never, though." I laughed back

"You think?" He questioned

"Totally, we would work out fine." I smiled

"I mean, we could go to the mistletoe if you'd like." He smirked

I laughed, "come on, stop your bullshit."

***

My airplane lifted from the ground and that's when I realized there are six long months ahead of me until I see my friends and family again. I'm very happy though. England sounds like a nice place to finally get some more knowledge before I finish college.

I'm excited, and when I go back, it's summer time again, and I know after not seeing anyone for a while, I'll have a blast. I'll miss them, but it's not a big deal since I'm coming back.

Summer break is going to be good, my sister's coming back for her wedding and letting me invite Blake to the big party she planned. My sister is my number one best friend, she's six years older but she has always been the best advice giver I've met. I tell her absolutely everything, but she moved to Canada quite long ago. She found love and she stayed over.

Also, we have different plans with the group, including adventures, partying, and many other things we've talked about.

Summer please come to me.