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Chapter 6 - Awkwardness

Anna POV

"Hi Anna, long time huh?" she said 

"Yeah, world's a small place right?" I said rather awkwardly. 

In front of me stood the girl who I avoid like the plague. Now don't get me wrong Madison was a good person, an amazing one in fact, but what she made me feel something different and it scared the shit out of me. I become this nervous teen who doesn't know what to say around her, it is so not me. 

"Earth to Anna" I heard her say " You seem lost, all okay?"

I nodded in approval, trying to analyze my situation.

 "So I was saying that it would be great if we started off as friends? I know we messed up big time a couple years back but I was hoping to sort things out. My brother is hosting a party tonight at our place, I was hoping you would like to join us " She added

" Su-sure" I stuttered out. 

She looks so hot, ehh cut that, she looks beautiful and radiant. Her straight hair now curled and colored. She looks so different yet familiar. Its' been a long time  since I last saw her, I hope much hasn't changed. I was to blame for how things panned out previously yet she seemed so forgiving. 

But wait what happened to the shy girl Boss told me about? 

"Who all are coming? Plus I have no clothes to wear, geez I guess I lost my keys?" I continued rambling on until Madison looked at me and told me to breathe. 

Yes, breathing exercises will sure make me less awkward. 

"No, but they surely will calm you down" whispered  Madison. 

Did I say that out loud? 

"Yes, Yes you did" 

 "I need to stop that, by the way, long time Maddie. You left last year. It was so abrupt" I said changing the topic. 

"I'm sorry I wasn't there when you left. I'm also sorry for everything. New York proved things. I should have listened to you. I am sorry" 

" Oh, it's chill I guess. I left quite abruptly. I had a lot of drama in life, I wanted an escape."

My heart was full of guilt and regret. Here, she was ready to talk and sort things out but I couldn't master the courage. "I'm sorry I wasn't there when you left. I'm also sorry for everything. New York proved things. I should have listened to you. I am sorry"  I thought internally, if only I could say it out aloud.

Maddison let out a comforting smiled, noticing the awkward air or maybe I made her uncomfortable with my lack of response.

 "Let's go and find you a proper hot dress, the whole school is coming. Plus my hoodie is quite big on you" she teased. 

"I'm glad it's yours and not Xavier's " I muttered under my breath.

" I didn't even let him touch you yesterday. He, himself, felt so uncomfortable I couldn't help but laugh at his cuteness. I hope my room was okay" she chuckled.

"Thank you Maddie, it means a lot. Your mom told me that her kid is shy. I mean it's been six months since Annie and Boss's marriage, I never saw you at dinners or parties" 

"I am still that socially awkward kid who sucks at introductions. Most of the time I spent my time studying or exploring NYC. I returned last week to start working besides mom." She explained. 

"Wow, I can't believe we are gonna graduate college next week" I added " I have no plans yet, I'm yet to decide." I blushed realizing that I'm heck a lot unplanned compared to her. 

"Hey, it's okay. Life is uncertain and dynamic. We can't plan out everything. If nothing works out, your welcome to be my trophy wife" she winked as she said that, "Now come let's decide a dress, we are running out of time. It's time to show the trio is back! I've missed Maggie and you so much"

As she said that I realized I let go the best thing in life. I'm glad she is back. 

A/N - old - Excited for a party? Sorry for late update. 

A/N - New - I was a messy writer. I desperately needed grammar lessons and auto correct when I initially wrote this.