The Mitchell Effect

My best friend has always had it a little bit worse off than me. She’s had the tougher life, the harder struggle, and definitely the worst luck in relationships. One day, that all changed for her…well okay maybe not all of it, but she definitely lucked out in the relationship department. She was fortunate enough to fall for her best guy friend and they fell in love. There is something a bit unusual about the way she feels, at least for high school, because even the mention of his name brings the goofiest smile to her face. It isn’t just her though! It’s anyone who’s in love! And that’s what makes me sick. I like to call it the Mitchell Effect, named after my friend’s boyfriend (patent pending).

The summer of 2012 was when my loneliness was supposed to change. I was supposed to finally win over the heart of my best friend Ryan. I was supposed to have the time of my life at the elementary school down the street. I was supposed to spend my days walking to the ice cream shop with my friends. All of those plans changed, however, when I went to my aunt’s for the summer and succumbed to the Mitchell Effect.