The date was 12 December 2020, my 24th birthday. I was on my way to the amusement park after receiving a text from my high school crush. I was a little surprised when he asked me to meet him at the park. I was hesitant at first, then I decided to go and see him. When I saw him it reminded me of the past. A past in which he meant a lot to me.

The first day after spring break. [2014]

I went to the class and sat in my seat. 

“Hey, Krys!” I heard a voice behind me.

“What?” I asked.

“I found an interesting novel,” Eric replied.

“I am not interested, Eric!” I answered.

“Oh come on Krys,” Eric whined.

“Everyone back to your seats” called the teacher.

“Good morning, class”

“Good morning, Mrs. Brown”

“So, class did you enjoy your holidays?” asked Mrs. Brown.

“Yes!!” everyone replied.

“Good. Now hand in your holiday assignments” 

“Oh goodness, I forgot to do it” whispered Eric.

“Chris, please collect the assignments,” she asked Chris.

Chris was a model student and the crush of almost every girl. Including me. For me, we have known each other since kindergarten. We went to the same middle school. I started liking him. Even though, we are neighbors he rarely talks to me, maybe for him, I wasn’t that important,

“Krys, I need a little help here,” whispered Eric.

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“Krystal!!”

Chris gently knocked on my table.

“Where is your assignment?” Chris asked.

“Oh, just a second.” I turned back to take the assignment from my backpack. 

“Assignment...” Eric whispered to me.

“Huh?” 

“What’s wrong with you, Eric?” I asked.

“Here,” I handed my assignment to Chris.

“Where is yours, Eric?” asked Chris.

“What’s wrong, Chris?” asked Mrs. Brown.

“I forgot my backpack in my Dad’s car. He is out of town,” answered Eric.

“Oh really? Then what’s that?” Mrs. Brown asked pointing at the backpack on his chair. 

“I was doing the assignment last night and I got sick,” Eric replied.

“I gave it before spring break, Eric,” said Mrs. Brown

“A close relative of mine died, so I forgot to do the assignment,” Eric answered.

“Oh, is that so? Out!” Mrs. Brown pointed at the door.

“But my relative died.” Eric loathed.

“Out”

“But...”

“Eric!”

“Oh,” Eric said while going out of the class.

The bell rang indicating the end of the class.

“Eric, come to the principal’s office with me,” said Mrs. Brown.

“I am sorry, I will submit it by tomorrow.” Said Eric.

“Are you sure?” asked Mrs. Brown.

“Yes. I promise.” Said Eric.

“I’m letting you go for the last time.” Warned Mrs. Brown. 

“Thanks Mrs. Brown.” Eric thanked her and left.