The Wonderful Story of the Lyling Family

Chapter 6: Do You Remember?

This is a letter to my best friend Ashley who I kissed when we were younger. After I moved out, I wrote this in the family diary because I'm not afraid anymore.

Dear Ashley,

Do you remember me? It was 2011 and we were still young and energetic. We were mischievous and would pull the worst pranks on Mrs. Frankenbooger (we called her "frankenpooper"). We would always hang out at my house. It was the only completely painted purple house on our street. Southern California really treated us well. Do you remember what happened on June 10th? We decided to pull the greatest prank ever! The only downfall was that we were twenty years old and the cops were already watching us because of the late night TP prank that past week. We often acted as if we were fifteen. It's weird talking like this. I feel like I'm in English class and Ms. Crap is screaming at me to quit talking like a valley girl. Please reply if you remember.

Dear Rebecca,

I remember what happened but I rather not talk about it. I've grown up and moved past childhood games. I have started a new life and have become more responsible. But I do remember the good times. That day was gonna be the best prank we would've ever pulled. We were the best of friends and your California purple house was the best hangout spot. June 10th was the worst day of my life. Was it awkward for you? It made me uncomfortable. That's why I stopped talking to you. I was scared about how you felt about that. You were a weird one so I didn't know if you liked what happened or not. We should really consider getting together sometime. What happened with your life? What are you doing? Where are you living? I want to know everything!

P.S. I feel the same way with the Ms. Crap thing.

Ash,

I really think we should talk about it. There's something you need to know. But first, let me tell you about my life. I skipped school and headed straight to the top. I am a professional actress and I just did the musical version of "To Kill A Mockingbird" and am going to be in season three and four of the "Greenhouse Academy." I am still in California getting ready to move to Israel where the production is located. I brought up this sacred topic because of a recent event.

Oh, Becca,

Wow, although you are crazy successful you need to make time for school. And I'm pretty sure acting is not going straight to the top. Just saying! June 2010 is in the past now, so don't worry about it. Did I say 2010? I mean 2011. I want to forget that silly mistake and catch up! I am still in college because as you know I started late. I go to SVU (Southern Virginia University) and I love it because it's so far away from home! I think we can both say that my mom and dad were waiting to kick me out and send me somewhere across the country. Rebecca, this is the real world. You can't live your life based on childhood dreams. Are you married? Are you dating anyone? Spill the tea sis!

Ashley,

Stop changing the subject! Do you remember what happened after we pulled our prank? We drank so much vodka we could barely stand. We then got high from sniffing Bath and Body Works hand sanitizer. It was "Peach Mango." I still remember because the smell is still lodged in my nose. But then we did something. Something happened. It was magical. Do you remember Taylor Wilkinson? She asked me out! I said no, of course. She was super weird! But that's not the reason though.

Dear Rebecca,

Taylor was weird. No, she is weird. You don't remember? She was bisexual. She also asked out Johnny Thomas. Even after he proposed to me. Why did you reject her? Didn't you like her a couple of years ago? But Becca, if you're referencing the kiss, then well, I don't know how I feel about it. I'm actually married to Johnny and have two kids. What is going on? You are super famous and all you can think about is the time we made out in our rusty brown childhood clubhouse? Will you never learn? I have a spouse and two kids! I have school to worry about! I can't deal with that right now.

Ashley,

Please listen to me. I love you. I know I'm rushing into it and I know I should have told you before, but ever since that moment, I haven't liked anyone like you. I know it's too late but I feel like I have to tell you. You were my friend since kindergarten and you didn't tell me you were biphobic? Anyways, I was scared because I didn't know you were gonna react. But you're my best friend so I thought I should tell you the truth. So, what do you think?

Dear Ashley,

Hello?