Ring! The school bell rang for lunch. A stream of children trampled out of the classrooms and into the halls, eager to play with their friends. It was a hot summer day and school was coming to an end. Children could be heard laughing joyfully like wind chimes on the green grassy field. I slowly packed my lunch bag into my bag.
I exited my classroom, changed my shoes and stood silently in front of the room facing my class. Finally, the door opened and my friend Fiona emerged.
"So, uh, let's go," I said nodding toward the portable door. Fiona followed me out of the portables and onto the ramp-like porch.
Fidgeting with her fingers, she suddenly blurted out, "I have something to tell you. It's really important."
"Okay, tell me," I responded, scrunching my nose. Fiona was acting out of character.
After a moment, she hesitated and mumbled, "I'm moving to Coquitlam tomorrow and today's my last day in Toronto. My parents told me in April. Sorry."
Nodding my head to show I understood, I sunk down. Silently, a river of tears started streaming down my face as I remembered the years we spent together. My thoughts were running like a toy train.
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Teen FictionRiver and Fiona were best friends for 7 years. Right before their last year of elementary school, Fiona finds out she's moving across the country. River is shy, introverted and doesn't feel as if she fits in. In addition, she's afraid to finish el...
