THE bestfriEND

Beginning of the End

It is Hazel's senior year at Booker T Washington high and the first day of school couldn't be more bitter sweet. The time that she spent there was quick, but she cherished it. Not only because her "fame" was coming to an end, but she would be leaving for New York after graduation. So on her last first day of high school she stood in the front entrance of the school and sighed, reminiscing  until her best friend Kyla Taylor hip bumped her knocking her out of her daze.

Haze: Shit! What the hell was that for?

Ky: You standing up here looking at the school like you're actually gonna miss it.

Haze: I mean...it is my final year here. I have learned quite a bit here. This is like home.

Ky: *mimics her* "This is like home." No no baby, Lenox is like home. Now pull yo ass together we gotta go in this hole for the final time.

Haze: *laughs a bit* Shut up you're gonna miss the first ten minutes anyways as always. *walking towards the doors*

Ky: You know me oh so very well. *follows in behind her*

Author Views: Hazel and Kyla were like two peas in a pod. Wherever you saw Hazel, Kyla would be somewhere near her. It's like those two were married, although they didn't swing that way. Some say that Kyla is Hazel's "Wing man" or her "Right hand"...like any other best friend would be. While others say she's the "sidekickchick", "Hazel's flunky" and "Wannabe Haze". Some even say if Hazel gave Kyla a gun, Kyla would probably kill someone just to please her.
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The girls enter the school to find everyone staring at them with wide eyes, some even drooling. Most of the attention was on Hazel of course and Kyla noticed it. Obviously it didn't make her happy. She stood and stared at her best friend walk up the stairs to her homeroom. Loud roars of laughter began to erupt in the hallway. Kyla looked around to see people pointing at her laughing. Feeling tears form in the corners of her eyes she hurriedly walked to the stairs, maybe a little too quick. Because the next thing Kyla knew, she was back at stair one looking up at the crowd of people laughing at her. She got up with a stumble, gathered her things and ran to the nearest bathroom. After thirty minutes of crying she got herself together and made her way to homeroom. As soon as she walked in she heard giggles and took her place next to her best friend.

Haze: Ky are you alright? Your face is red and pale looking.

Ky: I'm alright. I just got a little choked up.

Haze: Ummmm. Okay then.

Teacher: It's so nice of you to join us Miss Taylor.

Ky: Ooooh really? *rolls her eyes*

Teacher: Yes and there's no need for the attitude. Alright down to the basics. You all are seniors, you're going places. You all are going to be great people. That starts with a college education. So college recruiting starts in four weeks. You all took the SAT this summer and your scores are already in the system. If you want to take it again feel free to do so. Testing will be held this Saturday and next Saturday. If you don't take the test...shame on you. Have fun on your mother's couch, that is if she lets you stay. Student council elections will also begin in four weeks. So if you want to run, meet with Mr. Rosenberg or Ms. Gale in the library. Homecoming...will be in October. So get ready. The theme for the homecoming dance is "Halloween". So children, instead of wearing ball gowns and tuxedos you can wear costumes. We will be joining Stephenson high along with North Atlanta high and Henry Grady high for our 10th annual Holiday give away.

Girl 1: But Stephenson is in Stone Mountain.

Ky: *rolls her eyes* Oh my gosh.

Teacher: Yes Naomi it is in Stone Mountain. We will be traveling there for the giveaway.