When we were 17

urgh, what does she think of herself? She's more like a w***e. Maddy said to her friend Salin. Maybe she thinks she's kim Kardashian. Said Selin and they both burst out laughing loud. Kim Kardashian at our school, said Maddy and they both laughed again. Selin is Gerald's sister. Maddy and Evie were childhood best friends, they grew up in the same neighborhood, and schooled in the same school since kindergarten and now they're in their 11th grade at high school. Both parents met and became good friends because of their kids, they would literally do almost everything together, so this way, the became really close. Although They are the complete opposite of each other. Maddy is the sassy showoff, loud, social, fashion gig, extroverted, like parties and always with friends at school, her academics don't bother her, she's an average students so even when she doesn't work hard she always know she'll make it, at least she knows she won't fail. Evie, being the total opposite, calm, simple, hard-working and dedicated to her studies, she's a straight A students and doesn't take risks, she can't bare to fail cause she always aims at the best.Evie and her parents were the first to move in their neighbourhood before Maddy's, They started talking at school, that way, they became really close friends. Talked pretty much about everything, Always together. This made other students at school think they were both twins Life went on as usual for both of them until they got into 12th grade. A huge change occurred in their lives where Maddy began to date the famous guy at school Gerald and Evie remained single, Everything became gray for Evie cause she felt Maddy changed completely, she no longer spent time with her so called twin anymore, they no longer sit together for lunch, they no longer have time for sleepovers like they used to, they no longer go out to get ice creams and hotdogs like they used to, they no longer talk about their personal issues, they don't want to do their homework together anymore, they don't go for summer holidays together anymore, they hardly have time to visit each other. This change hits Evie more, she couldn't stop thinking about it and asking herself where she had gone wrong so to let go off the burden, she decided to confront Maddy. She thought everything would work out after that. "I should talk to her during lunch " she decided. The bell rang and it was time for lunch break, students rushed out of their classrooms some heading for their lockers, and some to the talkshop. Evie went to drop her pen and accidentally bumped into Maddy but she wasn't alone. She was with Gerald. Oops, I'm really sorr...oh, Maddy, great timing, I wanted to talk to you and it's really important. Picking up the items she dropped Maddy said, well, I'm sorry Evie, I don't want to keep Gerald waiting. Surprised, Evie asked, oh! Ok, what about after school, at home? Well, there would be an after school party today, I don't wanna miss it, I'm sorry, Maddy apologize. Oh it's fine, disappointed, Evie walked away. Maddy shrubs, I hope I didn't upset her ? She thought C'mon baby girl, you don't wanna keep me waiting...... Gerald's deep voice interrupts her thoughts. Let's go. The both held hands and walked away The driver came to pick them both from school but Maddy said she'll come home later, so Evie had to go home alone. It's just a 30km drive from school, but it felt like they've been on the road for 30days, the drive was really long she felt, she became bored and different thoughts streamed her mind, she thought about Gerald the famous guy, was he a nice person, was he good to Maddy, what's so special about him anyway, why's Maddy all over him. Why is he different? Different uncountable questions with no single answer and no one to answer them, so she decided to find out about him herself, "first thing tomorrow morning, I won't go to the assembly hall, I'll go to school Very early and begin to solve this mystery" Evie said out loud to herself. Or wait, "where would I start from, where am I going to get information about him, how sure am I that the information roaming about in school from the lips of those girls weren't rumours" she got lost again, thinking hard about where to start from. She finally arrived home alone, without Maddy, went to the back of the car to pick up her bag pack and headed to her apartment. While walking she decided to peep at Maddy's. If she was home yet, she saw her mom sitting on the couch with her whole attention on the TV, and her dad reading some articles on the dinning table."uhh, why are they both home early today? She decided to tiptoe away before they caught her, but unfortunately, she mistakenly smashed the door. "Is anyone there" Maddy's mom said. Oops caught, she decided to go in and say hi . " stood by the door peeped Hi Mrs. Smith " she said In a loud cheerful voice. Hello dear, school's over? She asked surprisingly, where's Maddy? Urrr, well....she had to wait for a chemistry tutorial after school, it has been her major problem you know, she said. "Oh, she's always complaining about how tough it is. Poor Maddy, Oh well, it'll eventually pay off, I hope she makes mommy proud" said Mrs. Peters . Err, I'll get going then, see you later, she wave and left . Maddy isn't home yet, where could she have gone? She kept thinking and didn't realized she's stepped in her apartment. Oh! Surprisingly, there's no one at home as usual. she locked the door with the key and went upstairs, " should I go back and check the door, I shouldn't take chances, what if I had left the door open and then a thief comes in? she said out loud, laughed, shrubs and continues what she was doing. Back in school, Maddy was with Gerald, they were getting ready to go for the party after school, she has her clothes in her backpack so there's no need to go back home and come back to school, moreover, if anyone knew at home, she wouldn't be allowed to come back so, everything's planned, all that's left now is to change, apply makeup and she's good to go. She and Gerald were to appear at the party as a couple, that's what she has alway wanted, most of the girls at school once teased her saying no matter what, Gerald would never go out with a girl like her, so, this is the perfect opportunity to show them all, that she's dating the most popular guy at school. She's going to be popular to. Babe, are you ready? Gerald asked Just a minute, she said looking at herself in the mirror, okay... done! Wow! You look beautiful. No doubt, she looked so pretty on her blue outfit, curly hair and makeup. Gee, thanks, she blushed. He came close to her, couldn't resist the urge to grab her by the waist. They were both silent for 5 seconds, that felt like the most awkward moment for Maddy, her breath became in stable and her heart beat suddenly went fast. Gerald, noticing how awkward this was getting, quickly pulled her head slightly closer to his, and gave her a short kiss on her lip , after the kiss, followed a starring contest, if not, seems like one. They got interrupted by a phone call from one of Gerald's friends, Harry. Hey, we're waiting for you. Umm, send me the address, I kinda lost it, Ok, Harry ended the call. He grabbed Maddy's hands and headed to the car. On their way, Maddy was so excited, so many thoughts crossing her mind, so many questions she had no answer to, and doesn't know where to get them. This is the moment she's been waiting for, a day like this, she's been dreaming of, a day where she and Gerald would hold hands and walk together, everyone's attention should be on them, let those girls wanting to date Gerald know he's hers. Those girls that said she's not his type see that he's madly in love with her. They finally arrived at the location. Got down from the car and before their eyes was a huge building, the party was supposed to take place there. They headed to that direction and when the guards saw Gerald's face, he shouted to the others "Let them in" . Immediately they make way for Gerald and his little Queen Maddy. They went in and all eyes were on them as expected. Maddy became nervous, she didn't know why, she felt as though her legs couldn't carry her. Gerald noticing how weak she'd become, grabbed her by the waist to support her so she wouldn't fall. This act of his made her surprised, she looked directly on to his face and smiled , "so this is love" she thought.