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Life was suppose to be easy or so they say. Haley Gardner had everything she could have ever wanted ; a hot boyfriend, a loving family, and the chance to go to college at UCLA, far away from her little hometown. But like everything good it has to be ruined. When Haley’s mother gets diagnosed with cancer her plans on going to college are put on hold. Her boyfriend, Brock Spencer, ends up going to college on a scholarship for baseball with the promise that she will join him in a year. Unfortunately life happens. The two of them think they can last long distance but how wrong are they. Now 6 years later they meet again. What will happen when two old flames meet again and see just how perfect they are together ? Will they fall back in love or just remain strangers ?
01
6 years later….
« Ms. Gardner, Mitch is kicking my chair ! »
« Am not ! » Smiling and rolling my eyes I went over to the desks where the two voices were.
« Katie, Mitch how many times have I told you to get along ? » I squatted down and looked at the two of them. These two were always bickering and messing with one another. With a classroom of first graders this was a common occurrence though.
« If you guys want to go out for recess you two better apologize to one another. »
« But Ms. Gardener I wasn’t doing anything ! » Mitch pouted, crossing his arms across his little chest. Mitch was my little trouble maker so I didn’t really believe him.
« Guys. » I warned. My tone wasn’t harsh at all, only firm.
« Sorry. » They both muttered, glaring at one another. Grinning I stood up and moved back to the front of the room.
»Okay everyone go out and have fun at recess. Be good ! » No sooner had the words left my mouth did all of my students get up and run for the door leading outside. I followed behind and propped the door open.
I shook my head as I watched the kids run around like maniacs. I loved my job and this was one of the reasons. Watching them all run around without a care in the world was sweet. Sure teaching a bunch of first graders can be tough at times with their small attention spans. But it was always interesting. They kept me on my toes which I didn’t mind.
« Hey, Haley. » Coming towards me was another first grade teacher, aka my best friend Annie Bell. Her name fit her to a T. She had long red hair that was pulled into a tight braid and she had freckles along her face. Annie was really gorgeous.
« Hey, Annie. Excited for the holiday weekend ? » I asked, leaning against the door.
« Of course ! It is the fall festival and and four days off. Are you going ? » Annie stood across from me as we watched our kids.
« Yeah I am going. I volunteered at one of the booths. »
»Haley really ? You volunteered ? »
« What ? »
« The Fall Festival is meant to be enjoyed and to have a date with someone, not volunteer all your time. »
« Annie it isn’t always about dating someone. »
« No, it is about sleeping with them. » She joked.
« Annie. »
« Haley you need to get out more. You’ve gone on how many dates in the last year, two ? »
« Two is a lot. » I defended myself.
« No it isn’t. You are 24 and only have had like two boyfriends. »
« That is a good thing you know. » I pointed out.
« As your best friend I need to help you out. We are going to make sure you have a great fall festival this year. Maybe you’ll find a hot guy. »
« Annie-«
« No Haley, you haven’t done anything for yourself since your mom got diagnosed. It is finally your time to do something for yourself and you will, I am making sure of it. » She sounded very determined which was never a good a thing. When Annie got her mind on something she never lets it go. Something I have learned in our many years of friendship.
« I love you Ann but I don’t need it. I am fine with the way my life is. »
« You may be but I am not. » I didn’t get to reply as another teacher headed our way. Shaking my head I let the conversation slide.
Annie was wrong, I didn’t need to date or do anything. I was happy with my life right now. I had a great job, I had my own house, I had friends, what more could I want. Sure a boyfriend would be nice but it wasn’t a necessity for me.
I’ve gone through the whole heartbreak thing because of a guy and I didn’t need to go through it again. Once was enough for me.
So with that I pushed all of those thoughts aside. Love was the last thing on my mind right now.
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