What are Friends for?

Chapter 8

well.. last night was pretty amazing i guess. I spent all night with two of my best friends and just everything was just simply amazing. i woke up to something weighing me down then i smelt something that reeked. i opened my eyes to see a brightly colored sock that belonged to Shy.

"get off me woman!" i yelled pushing her feet off me. she groaned softly as i streched and stood up. i grabbed some clothes so i can take a shower. when i got to the bathroom i turned on my radio, undressing and climbing into the shower.

i got out five minutes later. i dried off putting on my underwear, bra then obviously shorts and a 'swag' tank top. i put some mascara on and eyeliner. i looked at my reflection deciding to just leave my hair the way it is and exiting the bathroom i see no one on my bed and i can smell something amazing downstairs. i grab my phone and head downstairs towards the kitchen.

"well hello." Luna says smiling towards me.

"hey." i say returning the gesture. i get a cup out of the cupboard to get some orange juice.

"so how did you sleep?" i ask Luna, taking a sip of my drink.

"good. except when Shy thought she needed to kick me." Luna said laughing, i joined in.

"i did what?" Shy comes into the kitchen looking like she just woke up.

"nothing." Luna said smiling towards her.

the people i hang out with i thought to myself. i softly giggled checking my phone. its 9:15.

"what do you have planned today Nickie?" Shyane asks.

"oh i have to be somewhere at 10. you guys can stay here?" i said finishing off my orange juice and taking a plate Luna just made.

"okay. where ya going?" Shyane asks.

"some....place." i say stuffing my face with food.

"hmm. okay. well I'm using your toothbrush." Shyane says running back up the stairs. ohhh boy.

"so where are you going?" Luna asks looking at me.

"Starbucks. I'm meeting someone there." i say checking the clock again. it 9:45.

"speaking of which. i need to go. thanks Luna!" i said grabbing my phone, keys, and purse heading out the door.

just outside the door of Starbucks and i can already smell that amazing coffee smell. i open the door entering, walking up to a girl with long brown hair and big brown eyes who stands behind the counter waiting for orders.

"hello. what can i get for you today?" she asks smiling brightly.

"hi, could i get an iced raspberry latte with whip please?" i ask returning a smile.

"of course." she says grabbing the cup. i kept looking at her, she looked really familiar until it finally clicked.

"Ashley?" i asked

"yes?" she asked looking back at me.

"Ashley lynn?" i said once again. she looked so confused at the moment.

"Nicole. we used to live next to each other when we were like 10." i said smiling at her. suddenly her face lit up as she remembered who i was.

"oh my god. Nicole, of course how are you?" she said laughing a bit finishing my coffee.

"good actually. how are you? when did you move back?" she was best friend when we were little. we lost contact about 5 years ago and as far as i knew she was moving across the world to London and i was so jealous.