Puppy Love

2

We finally arrived at school and seen a bunch of familiar students from middle school. I saw a crowd of boys talking to a girl. I took a closer look and saw who the beautiful girl was. Taylor. She was an old crush of mine. Also known as the most beautiful girl in school. She has perfect blonde hair that goes down her back and brown eyes that brightens her perfect smile. I stared at her from a distance and smiled to myself.
"Brysun...", I felt Emerald squeeze my hand tightly using all the strength she had.
"Sorry...I couldn't help myself...I'm sorry.."
"You're going to go talk to her right? And then you'll ask her to hang out... Then she'll become your best friend... You can't have two best friends, Brysun.", she let go of my hand.
"I won't. I promise.", I extended my pinky and looked at her. She smiled before locking her pinky with mine. "We share something that nobody else shares."
"Yeah... I know..", she smiled as she realized what I meant.

~flashback~
I cried as I sat in my classroom alone. Emerald left me to play with other kids. I felt hurt and lonely. She's supposed to be my best friend. She isn't supposed to leave me alone.
"Stupid Emerald.", I whimpered out.
"I'm not stupid...", I looked up and seen the small 6 year old girl stand in front of me holding juice pouches and a bag of cookies.
"You left me to go play with other kids! It hurt me..."
"Hm? Why didn't you join us?"
"I don't like playing with anybody except you! Stupid girl!", I brought my knees to my chest and looked at the ground. She sighed and sat beside me.
"Brysun. We'll always be best friends... Don't you think it's a bit silly to only have one friend?"
"But I only want one friend... And that's you...", I said in almost a whisper.
"How about we do something that we won't do with any other friends?"
I gave her a confused look. "Like?"
"Um... How about hugging?"
I shook my head. "Everyone does that."
"Holding hands?"
"You were holding hands with that other boy! I don't want to do that!"
"Then...how about a kiss?"
I blushed a little and looked at her. She gave me a small smile.
"K-kiss?"
"If you even want to kiss a monster like me...", she shrugged and started to stand. I grabbed her small wrist and pulled her back down.
"You're not a monster...", I took her hands and intertwined her fingers with mine, "You're an Emerald." She blushed as we pecked each other on the lips.
~flashback over~

I smiled to myself thinking back. I used to want Emerald all to myself when we were kids. By the time we got into middle school, boys began to notice her and she became known as another one of the most beautiful girls in school. Guys used to put small love letters and candies in her locker. Some would even try to fight me because they thought I was her boyfriend. I never fought anybody, because Emerald would stop anyone trying to hurt me.
"Brysun!", she squealed. I looked at her and seen her holding up a baby bird.
"You should put it back in its nest, so the mother won't be worried."
She nodded and looked up at the tree beside the school. She began to jump and try to climb the tree. I chuckled at her struggling. I began to hear chuckles and whispers coming from behind us. I turned and saw a group of boys standing there watching. I started to ball my fist when I heard their little comments.
"Look at that beauty. Why is she hanging out with a guy like him?"
"Wonder if she's still a virgin. Look at that body. That guy probably already took her virginity."
"He probably used force because she didn't want to sleep with him."
I grew angry and turned to say something but Emerald cut me off.
"I'll have you know that there is nothing going on between Brysun and I. Me being a virgin has nothing to do with you. Now beat it, or I'll really have a problem with you.", I looked up at the nest and seen the baby bird safely in it. Good, I thought. She becomes crazy strong when she's angry. Didn't want her crushing the life out of the little bird.
One of the boys walked up, he had red hair and brown eyes. I remember him. He was a bully in middle school. His name was Adam Stevens. He's supposed to be a sophomore but he failed and got held back. I watched as he stood in front of me. Towering over me. I gulped and he chuckled and whispered, "Watch your back. You're lucky your little girlfriend was here. Otherwise, I would've beat you so bad it'd kill you." He looked at Emerald and winked before walking away with the two other boys.
"Brysun... If he hurts you, let me know.", Emerald said with a straight face.
I sighed. Really, Emerald?, I thought.
"I can defend myself, Em. I'm not a little kid.", I said before walking inside without her.