Date: April 17, Year 13

          I looked up. From my place on the ground I could see only stars. A cool breeze passed by me, and warm grass tickled my face, my arms, my feet. The stars twinkled, shining with a light that can't be found in the suburbs back home. I pictured myself up there, among the stars. I imagined myself getting further and further away. Further until i can't see this place, my home, Earth anymore. Until I'm among the stars.

          "Leah! Cmon we have to head back now!" I sigh and sat up, looking over to see my friend Jenna standing a few yards away, her long brown hair blowing around her head. I slowly stood up, seeing the vast field beyond the little hill where i was laying. Jenna turned around and ran down the hill, knowing i would follow her. I could hear her laughter echoing on the wind, and I took chase after her. Once the soft dirt under our feet flattened out, Jenna and I slowed down and came to a slow walking pace. We continued down a little path for a few minutes in silence, until Jenna finally spoke.

           "You're thinking about him again, aren't you?" I sighed at the question, knowing she would eventually ask it. "Leah, it's not a bad thing. You just have to stop escaping into yourself. I think you should tell him." At that I made a strangled choking noise, and looked at Jenna in disbelief.

          "And how do you suppose I tell one of my best friends I've had a major crush on them for the past 4 years?" The better question is how do I tell two of them. Jenna laughed again, a happy sound that somehow made me feel a bit better.

          "I've told you this before! You just tell him! Just say it, clear and simple. I know he won't react badly." I rolled my eyes, Maybe it was easy for someone as outgoing as Jenna. But for me? That's a whole other story. I looked down, staring at the ground under my worn shoes, grey from time. Softly, Jenna spoke in a kind tone. "Hey, it's all gonna be okay, okay? I promise." And then I looked up at her, and felt myself falling for her all over again, just like I had 2 years ago when we first met. You don't even know half the problem.