The So Called 'Golden Girl'

Brentwood High

As I park in my usual spot, I turn off my car radio, I grab my bag once more and exit my baby blue Mini Cooper, locking it as I walk through the double doors of the Hell hole we call 'school'. Looking ahead of me, I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket, so I pick it up and look at the notifications:

'3 missed calls off Richard'

Sighing, I furrow my brows, a little puzzled.

"I haven't heard OR felt my phone go off this morning...I hope he isn't mad, he can be a little demanding at times." I thought to myself, biting my lip as I gradually send him a message, apologising.

"Whatever, I'll see you after school."

I rolled my eyes at this. No way am I going to his later - I have an English Literature project I need to stay focussed on! However I knew that wasn't the case, so, instead of standing up for myself like I should have and going straight home, I agreed, saying I'll "see him then".

Snapping out of my trance, I jolt my head up, locking my phone and slipping it back into my jeans pocket as I hear an excited voice echo around my ears,

"Hey girl! How was your weekend? You haven't texted me since Friday, I got kinda worried!"

"A phone works both ways, Amanda." I exhaled, walking down the corridor, "But my weekend was alright, I just took more time for myself this time, I guess. Self appreciation is important, is it not?" Why did I keep lying to her? She's supposed to be my best friend.

"Oh...I mean, my weekend was pretty decent, actually. I invited Ella and Scarlett round to mine for a sleepover - we watched Netflix most the night and ordered pizza. I did want to invite you, but you weren't answering my texts. Are you sure you're okay?" she quizzed, causing me to snarl a little.

"I'm fine, Amanda! How many times?" 

And with that, I stormed off to the bathroom, shoving past anyone who was in my way.

It only took a moments thought to realise how cold I just was to my supposedly 'best friend'. A shudder ran through my spine. Was he really taking this much of a toll on me? After only 3 months of being with him?