Let her go

3

A week flew by faster than ever. Cassie and Ellie began talking more openly, more frequently and, as they got to know each other, realized they quite enjoyed each other's company. In few ways they could relate, in others they were completely different. But none of the differences mattered as much as how good it felt to talk to someone who was genuinely interested in what you have to say.

Ellie: So, what do you like to do in your free time? I don't believe we've talked much about our interests.

Cassie: yeah, well i like to draw, i guess, it's sort of a hobby and it relaxes me. in fact, i'm working on a drawing right now.

Ellie: Oh, really? Can I see?

Cassie: sure, i'm almost done anyways.

Ellie's jaw dropped at how aesthetical the sketch was. Cassie truly had an eye for art, not to mention a skilled hand and clever imagination. And to Ellie's amateur eye the sketch even seemed professional. It really made her think about how much improvement her own drawings could use. You could say, unintentionally or not, Cassie was the one who pushed Ellie into striving to become a better version of herself.

March 16th

Dear diary,

Bearing my life at school seems to only come across as harder as the days pass. These few typical people act like they have it out for me. I honestly have never done anything to any of them. I've never wished bad upon anyone, even people who might have deserved it. Could they be jealous of me? Is it because of how good my grades and performance at school is? I try to hide in shadows whenever I find them. Sometimes, however, there are no shadows in sight. The spotlight is on me and I'm forced to speak. A knot ties in my throat, as I imagine how everyone will laugh, make fun of me, as if I weren't even a person. No one remembers I have feelings and I try to look strong by hiding it. I speak anyway, and sink even more when the outcome is just as I expected. . .I just need to survive this for two more months. . .

Aside from my problems in school, I console myself with the fact that I now have someone to talk to. We may have just met, but Cassie seems to be the closest thing to a real friend I have here and now. She showed me one of her drawings today, it looked beautiful! I wish I could draw like that! She also recommended some band she likes a lot. I listened to them and they're okay, I suppose. Not exactly my type of music, but I'll give them a chance, for Cassie.

Love, Ellie