Aurora Magazine 2020

Aurora last four years, I still know him better than anyone. I recognized the sincerity in his voice, I knew he didn’t have a malicious cell in his body. He meant everything he said, it’s why everyone loved him. I let out a quiet sigh. “I’ve spent the last four years hating you. High school was going to be great, you and me against the world. But then...” “I fucked everything up.” “Ah crap, my foot’s asleep.” As quickly as I can, I jump to my feet. I kick off my shoes and wiggle my foot around. Logan laughs as he stands. Enough was enough, no more. “Logan, I’m tired of being angry.” “I never meant to hurt you and if I could take it all back...” I cut him short. “I know. But I don’t know if I can just sweep four years of hurt under the rug so easily.” “I’m not asking that. I know I screwed up and hurt the person who I wanted at my side the most. There were so many times, when I saw you at school and wanted to tell you something that only you would care about.” “Then why did you let her rule you like that?” “She didn’t rule me. Yeah, she was jealous. She’s just not the most secure person. Sophie needs to be adored, putting it mildly.” Laughing, I shake my head, “Obviously. Or else she wouldn’t need to act like a psychopath all the time.” “Look, Cass. I know I should have tried a lot harder. I shouldn’t have let Sophie get to me like she did. I can apologize and express my regret until the day I die, but like you said, high school is all but over and I don’t want us to not be friends anymore. Can we just start over now?” He looks to me, waiting for my response. I hesitate, only briefly, and I extend my hand out to him. “Hi, I’m Cassie.” Logan takes my hand. “Logan. Nice to meet you.” For the first time in a long time, my anger is gone and I smile. In one swift motion, Logan pulls me into him and wraps his arms around me in the tightest, warmest hug. “I’ve missed you so much, Cass.” He pulls me tighter. I wiggle my arms free and wrap them around his waist, resting my hands on his

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