With One Kiss

One: My year

My name is Sabrina Spellman, I am sixteen years old and I don't know what I'm doing with my life. I thought that by the time high school came, I would have everything figured out. And yet, a year has passed and here I am on a Saturday summer night alone. It's actually the last summer night until school starts again, pretty soon I would be a Sophomore. I think the reason why I felt so alone is because recently all my closest friends have recently got into relationships. 

Who are my closest friends? First, there is Prudence. Prudence and I have been friends since the beginning of middle school. She is quiet, smart and scary. I'm not kidding, most people are intimidated by her. I think it's the fact that she usually has this cold and calculative look on her face, but that's only because she's probably solving some problem in her head. In truth, Prudence is really kind. At least, she's always been kind to Ambrose, Nicholas and I.

Ambrose is a sweetheart but he can be sensitive at times. He and I have been friends since the beginning of high school, and yet it's like I've known him for years. Then there is Nick, my handsome and hilarious best friend. That's what he calls himself. We have been friends the longest, ever since we were in Kindergarten. I know, we're those cliche best friends who have known each other for far too long. He actually protected me from bullies in the first grade, because I was the tiniest one out of the class. 

When we were in third grade, that's when things got rough for us. We had been so used to having class together, so it was a huge change. I thought that it would be difficult for me, but it seemed it was more difficult for Nick. On our first day, he was so upset that he cried about it. When I asked him why he was crying, he told me he was scared that I would find a new best friend. I laughed at the idea, and reassured him that he was the only best friend for me. I guess he was so uneasy about it that he made me make a pinky promise. "Promise me that we'll always be best friends." he said, while holding out his pinky. Quickly, I linked my pinky with his and said, "Promise." And so, we've been best friends since. 

Honestly, I was a little worried when high school started. I thought maybe our promise would be broken that year, because my pen pal told me that things like that happened. Thankfully, nothing changed between Nick and I. I was only worried because Cal told me that not all friendships last. He told me it happened to him when he started his first year of high school, he was a year older than me. Cal and I have been Pen pals for three years, he lives in Riverdale, while I live in Greendale. We met once when we were both ten years old, when Greendale and Riverdale had a fair in middle school. 

Cal was the first person I started venting to, when all my close friends got into relationships. It all happened so fast, within two weeks. First, it was Ambrose. He met Luke at a video game convention, and told all of us that it was "love at first sight." After that, Prudence got into a relationship. This one surprised all of us, because Prudence was the type who said that she would never date anyone. When I asked her why, she told me it was because "relationships were nothing but trouble." And yet, she started to date a guy named Bruno. She met him in her Summer Scholastic club. 

A club specifically made for children and teens who took their education very seriously, only the most intelligent would go. Prudence's parents were well off, and would only pay the best for her. Their goal was to get Prudence to go to an Ivy League college. Prudence knew that she liked him, when he corrected her on something. She told me that in the club, everyone was terrified to talk to her. Everyone, except Bruno. Bruno had recently moved to Greendale, he used to live in Riverdale. At first, she was scared to talk to Bruno. Ironically enough, Bruno made her nervous.
So when he asked her to study with him first, she quickly said yes. After that study date at the coffee shop, they quickly hit things off. I was ecstatic for Pru, because it was her first time ever liking someone.

 Finally, there was Nick. This one was actually not too much of a surprise. The thing is, Nick is a notorious dater. I can say that because it is true. He wasn't necessarily a player, he just dated different girls every two or three weeks. He never cheated on anyone, he would just quickly lose feelings. So when he told us that he was in a relationship, while we were all happy for him, it wasn't as shocking as Pru and Amb with their relationships. 

Nick got into a relationship with the new girl next door, he lived across from me. She moved in halfway during summer, she had beautiful red hair and these wonderful green eyes. Nick told me that he was love struck, and I believed it. When their relationship passed three weeks, we all knew that Nick was actually taking this relationship much more seriously. She was so sweet, bubbly and friendly, so we all approved of her. We were glad that Nick had found the right girl for him. I was glad that all my friends found someone right for them. I didn't mind being a seventh wheel, but that only made me want to get into a relationship.

Hi Cal,
A little while ago, you had asked me what I wanted to be different this year. When you asked me, I had no clue. Now, I know. This year, I plan to no longer be Shy Sabrina. I will finally have my first kiss and I will have my first boyfriend. Someway, somehow. What about you? Is there anything you'd like to change for this year? Also are you ready for this year? I heard things get more serious when you're a Junior, because that's the time when you really have to start thinking about college. Unless you're like Pru, who's been thinking about it since middle school. Anyways, I hope to hear from you soon.
Your friend,
Sabrina S

After I finished writing to Cal, I opened up the group chat message on my phone with Nick, Pru and Amb. I hesitantly started to type out my message, then found myself deleting the message a couple times. I didn't want to word this the wrong way, because if I did, I knew it would only make my friends worry. I sent the first message.
Me: Guys, this year is going to be different.
Amb: How so Brina?
Me: You guys have inspired me. I want to find a boyfriend and have my first kiss.
Nick: WHAT
Pru: Don't rush yourself Sabrina.
Me: I've made up my mind, and I hope you guys can help me.
Amb: You can count on me, love.
Me: Thanks Amb!
Pru: Why do you want to find a boyfriend? I hope you're not doing it because you feel pressured.
Me: Not at all, it would be nice to have someone.
Nick: You have us Sabrina.
Me: You know it's not the same. So will you guys help me?
Pru: Only if you find someone you truly like.
Me: Deal! Nick?
Nick: Sure, I guess.

I layed down on the bed, with my hands and my phone to my chest. I smiled up at the ceiling, excited and determined. This would be my year, no more Shy Sabrina. Maybe I could find the type of love my parents found, they had met each other in high school. They were high school sweethearts, who had me before they both passed away. The fluttering feeling of hope in my chest made me happy. Something in my stomach told me that this would definitely be the year for me.