Just Friends?

4

I run up my stairs as fast as I can. (Like Thomas when he is running in the maze) and cry into my pillow.

Bad thoughts start to flood my brain.

I'm useless. I can't do anything. Why did I even audition! knew this was a bad idea. I'll never be able to face anyone again.

As if on queue, Thomas knocks on the door.

"Are you alright Luce?" He whispers.
"I'm fine." I reply, obviously lying.
"Do you want me to come in?" He asks.
"You can if you want." I say, getting out of bed and fight
back the tears.

"You might want to see this, Luce. Kaya texted me." He says, stepping into the room and handing me his phone. I nervously unlock it then click on his text messages.

How's your idiot friend Lucy doing considering I got her part? I bet she's crying like a wimp right now. I can't stand her. -K

I take deep breaths and sit down on the floor so that I don't faint again.

Why would she say that about me? Why can't she stand me? What have I ever done to her.

I suddenly burst out crying then regret it as soon as I've done it.

Thomas starts patting my head and rubbing my back. He must be feeling so awkward right now.

"I'm so sorry Luce."
"It's alright, it's not your fault."
"Yes it is. I was the one who made you audition."
"You didn't 'make' me audition. I went along with it too."
"I feel so bad."
"Don't, it's okay."

We stand in awkward silence for a moment until Thomas changes the subject.

"Netflix?" He smirks.
"You know exactly how to make me feel better." I smile, for what seems to be the first time in forever.