All Is Fair In Love And War

Chapter 3

For some girls being a size small in clothes is normal to them. But for me it was an accomplishment. I loved going shopping now, and I loved doing it with my best friends, in my home town, in the sunny state of Florida.

"I heard the boys are coming back to school this year" Kylie said slowly, watching my reaction to make sure I don't have a heart attack and die right on the spot.

"Well that's cool to know" I slightly whispered in a calming voice and slid my mouth into a slight grin trying to ease the tension. Even though I felt like someone just told me I have to days left to live.

"Ells, you know you don't have to act tough around us. We know what you went through and we are here for you" Lauren said passionately but serious.

"Guys it was 3 and 1/2 years ago! I'm fine. Maybe they have changed. Or maybe they just won't remember me." I told them in a very believable voice. Even though I couldn't believe the words that came out of my own mouth myself.

I watched as they each shrugged and said "maybe","it's possible","you never know". Honestly I didn't know myself.

My phone quickly vibrated indicating I had received a text from Brandon.

Good morning beautiful! I hope your day is filled with love and joy. See you tonight. Love you, B.

I must have blushed, because all my friends said "it must be a text from that lover boy of hers" and then they all burst into laughter.

"He was mine first" Makenzi joked. Which just made us laugh harder. The rest of the day flew by pretty quickly. We had gone shopping in the mall for 4 hours and then I went home and got ready for dinner.

Tonight was unlike most dinners, tonight Brandon was coming over. He had been over for many other dinners at my house before but for some reason tonight's felt different and I couldn't figure out why.

Why was I so nervous about tonight? What's gonna happen at dinner? Why am I so anxious?