Angela

Chair One: A place where bonds are formed

School has started up again. Junior year has arrived without anyone being aware of such things. I don't know what I'm supposed to do. I mean I am supposed to be meeting up with Lily soon. Lily Blade: my best friend, my childhood friend, and my wing woman. She was the reason I even survived High School. Walking through the front gates I hear an obnoxious girl shouting my name.

"Karma!! Over here!!!" She waved at me from a bench. Letting out a sigh I approach her sitting down next to her. "I told you not to call me that, Lily. Not with so many people around." I peered at the many blank faces looking in our direction. Lily was my only friend here at this school. We have been friends since the 4th grade, we've done everything together. We are inseparable. I felt her body leaning against mine, she grabbed ahold of my right arm. Her small stature made it easier for me to not be crushed. Her hair smelled like the glistening moon. The bright pink of it endowed my vision.

"You smell terrible!" I sarcastically said, pushing her away from me. Lily scoffed at me. "Okay! I see how it is! You fucking loser!"

"Whatever! Anyways, are you gonna come over? My mother wants to play some board games with us for old-times sake... It's been a while since you've come over."

"Yeah... I've just been busy ya know? School..." She averted her eyes away from me, I poked her cheek. "Sure Lily."

We then hear the morning bells ringing. " Well, I guess it's time to head to classes now." Lily stands up with me following behind her. I went with classes like how I normally do on any other day, and during lunchtime, Lily and I sat next to each other. This time Lily was more silent than usual; she would normally spark up the conversation... Now she's just sitting there eating her food right next to me, her posture, how she looked, she seemed to be sulking. Why, though?

I poked her shoulder. "Is something the matter? " Lily didn't acknowledge my question– I then smacked the side of her head.

"Huh? What was that far?!" Lily then turned her head to look at me. She has emotionless eyes that lack the same Lily I knew.

"What's the matter with you Lily? You seem kind of down today, what's the matter?" Lily turns her head to look at her tray, poking her food with a fork. "Nothing's up with me today... I'm glad that you're worried about me though, but I'm alright! I'm fine!" She had this gloomy aura surrounding her. I knew she wasn't fine, but I just don't know what is wrong with her. I didn't say anything more to her, didn't try to pry anything from her.

"Say, Karma... you're still not in the club right?"

"Yes...? Why do you ask?"

"Why don't you join the Student Council?"

I peered off into the distance. "Doesn't interest me." I then felt her clinging to my arm. "We have cookies! Chole makes the best cookies!" I turned my head to face her. My facial expression showed my interest. I motioned for her to carry on. "Angela is a cool girl... A bit strange, but overall she's interesting! I'm sure you'll love her! Join us!" She leaned in a little too close for comfort, so I proceeded to push her a little bit further back.

"I'll check it out..." I whispered. Lily leaned in closer to my face. "What was that?! I didn't quite catch that!" I groaned, turning my head to look at her. She went closer to my face, making our noses touch. "Boop!"

I sigh. "I'll check it out." Lily then backed away from me. "I heard you the first time, I was just being a jerk! Hah!" I sigh once more, finishing my food. I went to put the tray away, looking at a nearby clock. It was nearly time to head back to class. "Well, I'll meet you after school Karma!" I heard Lily shouting from across the cafeteria.

After school came by so fast I nearly didn't want to show up. On the second floor, I stood in front of the door to the Student Council room, where I sold my soul to cookies. I could hear my heart racing, my palms sweaty, mom spaghetti-- What? I took a deep breath and opened the door.