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Moving from home

Pov Nobody

Riley and Val had been best friends since kindergarten, their lives weaving together like the intricate patterns of a tapestry. They lived next door to each other, shared secrets under the sprawling oak tree in Riley's backyard, and dreamed of their futures with stars in their eyes.

As they grew older, their friendship remained steadfast, but life began to change around them. Riley's parents decided to move across town to a larger house, citing better schools and a safer neighborhood. For Riley, this news felt like a thunderclap in her peaceful world. She loved her cozy home, the familiar creaks of the stairs, and the way the afternoon sun filtered through her bedroom window. The thought of leaving it all behind terrified her.

Val, on the other hand, was supportive but secretly relieved that she didn't have to leave her home. She couldn't understand why Riley was so upset about moving; after all, it was just a change of address, right?

As the moving day approached, Riley struggled to hide her anxiety. She withdrew into herself, avoiding Val and snapping at her parents. One evening, Val found Riley sitting alone by the oak tree, tears streaking her cheeks. Val sat down beside her, unsure of what to say.

"Riley, I know it's hard," Val began tentatively. "But maybe this move will be a good thing. You'll have a bigger room, and we can still hang out all the time."

Riley wiped her eyes, trying to steady her voice. "It's not just that, Val. It's everything. What if I don't make new friends? What if I hate the new school? What if... what if we drift apart?"

Val frowned, realizing for the first time how deeply Riley's fears ran. "I promise we won't drift apart," she said earnestly. "And you won't be alone in this. We'll figure it out together."

As the weeks passed and moving boxes filled Riley's house, Val made sure to be there for her friend every step of the way. She helped pack, listened when Riley needed to vent, and even spent nights camping out in Riley's nearly empty room.

On moving day, emotions ran high as Riley said goodbye to the house that held so many memories. Val stood by her side, holding her hand tightly. They promised to keep in touch every day, to visit often, and to never forget their oak tree.

Months passed, and Riley adjusted to her new home and school. It wasn't easy, but with Val's unwavering support, she began to feel more at ease. They still spent hours on the phone each night, sharing stories of their days and making plans for the future.

One afternoon, while unpacking yet another box of books, Riley found an old photograph of her and Val under the oak tree, laughing with abandon. She smiled, realizing how far they had come together.

Looking back, Riley understood that change was inevitable and that it didn't have to be feared. Sometimes, it brought unexpected opportunities and growth. And through it all, she was grateful for Val's steadfast friendship and understanding—even when Val didn't quite get it at first, she had tried her best to support Riley in her own way.

Their friendship had weathered the storm of change, proving that even amidst parental struggles and unintentional mistakes, true friendship could withstand anything.