"This life will be good and beautiful, but not without heartbreak. In death comes peace, but pain is the cost of living. Like love, it's how we know we are alive."
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It all started during later summer of 2014, when Mady was 19 and beginning her s...
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I sat in my journalism class next to Sarah. "You've been busy lately." She said.
"I know." I said continuing to write down the notes.
"What's been happening?"
"I-" I was afraid to tell her. Not her being mad, just overly excited.
"Tell me. You're hiding something."
"I went on a date Friday and Saturday- well Saturday we stayed at my dorm and watched the notebo-"
"Did you have sex?" She smiled at me.
"Ew no, but he kissed me and I slapped him." She just laughed.
"Mady: the most charming girl in the world." She joked.
"Shut up!" I bumped her elbow.
"So are you guys 'together'?" She asked.
"N-" I sighed. "I don't know. We had coffee yesterday and we're going out again this weekend." I whispered.
"You're actually letting him in."
"No I'm not." I stated.
"You may not see it, but you are." She said. "You're actually talking to him."
"Stop."
"Listen: I understand you're scared, but this guy will be good for you. He's changing you."
"No he's not."
"Yes. Something is different. I can't point it out, but there is something." She said. "I love you Mady. I only want the best for you."
"Then tell me not to date him."
"No. I'm telling you to let him in. Not now, but slowly let him in."
"I do-"
"No I don't knows, buts or ands. I'm telling you to do this. You haven't had something like this in forever."
She was right. "I love you Sarah. I'm so glad I have you." I told her. She was the only person I possibly ever let in since Damen.
"Love you too." She smiled at me.
"You two!" The professor pointed at us. "Care to share with the class?"
"No sir." Sarah and I said at the same time.
"Good, now stop talking." Sarah and I just smiled at teach other.
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"Take my advice!" Sarah yelled at me as her and I walked out of the classroom. I just smiled at myself and continued walking.
"Hey." Some dude walked up to me. "You're really pretty."
"Okay?" I just continued walking.
"Want to hook up?" He asked me.
"No thanks." I said.
"Come on!" I walked out of the college and continued to walk, but he followed me. "I know you want it!"
I just ignored him and continued to walk. "Hey babe, is this guy bothering you?" Jack walked up and put his arm around me. I forgot he goes to college here too.
"Yes." I stated.
"Sorry bro." The guy said walking away.
"Thank you." I said placing a peck on his cheek. He deserved it.
"Anytime. But I got to get to class. See you tomorrow."
"Bye." I waved.
When he left I hugged myself, smiled and bit my lip.
