Isabella Marie Clifford is a Junior in high school. She's excited to spend it with her friends and twin brother. Occasionally having to deal with popular girls, however, isn't as fun.
Ever since middle school, Isabella has had a crush on one of her...
So, we graduated high school. I graduated with math honors but nothing else. I'm not worried about it. My vocal teacher told me to keep singing because I have a lovely voice. Rose and I are at my house getting ready for the graduation party my parents are throwing. I have no idea what I'm going to wear. Rose already has her outfit picked out. I can't believe Luke and I have been going for a year and a half. I've never been so happy. I think I'm staring off into space because Rose hollers my name again.
"Bella! This is the third time in a span of 10 minutes you have been staring off into space. Are you okay?"
"Huh? Oh, yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking is all," I say and then walk into my closet to browse my options.
"Okay. I have been thinking a lot lately, too. It has mainly been about college, seeing as I am still waiting on a call to see if I got accepted. I do not think I will, but I have been hoping. I have also been thinking about Calum's and my wedding. I am extremely nervous, yet I am also sad. My dad will not be here to hand me off, and my mum hates my guts. Actually, uhm, nevermind. I just made the conversation about me. I am so sorry," she bit her lip harshly, which is her way of showing she hates herself at the moment.
I laugh a little at her, "Rose, you're fine. I know you will get accepted because they are stupid if they don't otherwise." I finally come across an outfit I haven't worn since middle school. It was the day I introduced myself to Rose. I haven't gotten any taller so it should still fit. I walk out of the closet to show Rose (outfit on the side).
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"What do you think about this outfit?" Is all I asked to see if she remembers it or not.
"Bella, you know I will always love that outfit. Not only is it pretty, but it marks the beginning of our friendship. I just can not believe you still have it," Rose had a genuine smile on her face for the first time in years.
"Well, I do. I have so many outfits, it's not even funny. No wonder I have the room with one of the walk-in closets," I laugh a little. I walk into the bathroom and get changed, and brush through my hair again. I re-do my make-up and walk out of the bathroom, then put on my shoes. I sit on my bed again and stare up at the ceiling, getting lost in my thoughts.
Rose's POV
I see Bella get lost in her thoughts again, but I just let her be. This whole time, I have been procrastinating to get ready for the graduation party. I am way too nervous about everything that happens next. College, marriage, just my future in general. I really wish my dad could be here to see how much of a woman I have grown into.
We do not always get what we wish for, though. I never wished for my mum to hate me, but it happened anyway. I did wish for some relief from everything, never received it. Anytime I have thoughts like these, I just replay this one quote in my head that I love. "No matter what you're going, it does get better. It doesn't stay bad forever." Wise words from my perfect fiancé himself, Mr. Calum Hood.
