CHAPTER 1

"This is it then? You're leaving just like everyone does."

I rolled my eyes at my best friend, Spencer's comment. Yes, I was leaving but not everyone left. She tended to over exaggerate and I didn't want to spend my last day here in Boston listening to it.

"This isn't it Spence, you'll still see me." Her green eyes had sadness written all over them and I hated the fact that I had caused it.

"How am I supposed to see you when you are moving to San Francisco? That's thousands of miles away." It was actually more than that but I didn't think now was the right time to tell her that. I sighed loudly because I didn't want to listen to this. I didn't want an emotional conversation right now. That was the last thing I needed.

I was supposed to be having a leaving party but my parents decided to rent out a club for the night and the entire school ended up coming.

Spencer and I were outside talking and she was acting like this was going to be the last conversation we ever had. "I know Spencer but it won't be that bad." She didn't say anything and I could see that she was like this because she had bottled up all of her feelings. "Seriously Spenny I will still be your best friend."

She gave me a small smile and rested her head on my shoulder. "I'm going to miss you," she said quietly and I draped my arm over her shoulder.

"I know I'm going to miss you too silly." She gave me a small grin and I grabbed her hand, pulling her up with me. "It's my last night here. I leave in the morning so let's not get all emotional. What do you say?"

The small breeze blew her blonde hair away from her face. I stood in front of her and brushed her hair away from her face so I could see her clearly. "Please Spence," I said softly  and she nodded her head.

We walked inside the club and I forgot just how busy it was.

I silently cursed my stupid self for allowing all these people to come. I was practically only close with seven or eight.

"Where did you two disappear off to?" Jade asked. She was another one of my best friends, along with Madison and Piper who were probably getting drunk.

Jade had bright red hair that anyone could recognise from miles away. Her dark brown eyes were trying to read me like they always were.

"Spenny got a little upset," I said with a small smile on my face and Spencer nudged me with her elbow.

"She's been sulking all week," Jade added and Spencer scoffed.

"I haven't!" We rolled our eyes at Spencer because we didn't believe her.

"Chill, Spencer it isn't a bad thing. It just shows that one of my friends care," I teased, looking at Jade who rolled her eyes at me.

"I do care," she said through gritted teeth and Spencer laughed.

I stayed quiet, silently thinking how things were going to be very different in less than twenty four hours.

Jade took a deep breath before standing in front of me and wrapped her arms around my neck. "Why are you even leaving Addie? I don't freaking get it," she said and I could tell she was getting upset. This was great, just after I had cheered Spencer up.

I returned the embrace and brushed her hair away from her face. "Jade, I'll still contact you. This distance thing doesn't change anything." She sighed but clutched on to me tighter and I let her.

"I'm going to get a drink," Spencer mimed to me and I nodded my head.

"Addison!"

Jade pulled away once Mike joined us. He knew all the latest rumours and was up to date with what was happening in school. He loved gossiping and as I was the head cheerleader, he loved gossiping about me. What made it worse was the fact that he twisted the truth. He knew stuff my friends didn't so people found stuff out from his stupid websites.

"What?" I said in a bored tone.

"I just want to wish you luck in San Francisco," he said shrugging his shoulders and I raised my eyebrows at him, silently wondering if he was being serious. What did he even care?

"Okay," I replied not bothering to thank him.

With that, he walked away and I looked back at Jade. "You okay?" She nodded her head. I raised my eyebrows at her and she just brushed it off.

"I'm fine Addison, let's go and enjoy your party," she said but I could tell she was faking the voice. I didn't say anything as I let her drag me towards the bar.

I couldn't get drunk or I would have a hangover. I felt a pair of arms wrap themselves around my head while I was talking to Jade. I turned to look at Madison who sat herself down on my lap. She was practically drunk already and when she got drunk, she was a clingy drunk. "I don't want you to leave," she whined and I sighed. Her eyes were closed and her black hair was hiding her face.

Why did I have to deal with this?

I really hoped Piper wouldn't get all upset.

"I have to Mads," I replied as I wrapped my arms around her waist. She buried her face into my neck and sighed.

"Are you going to forget us when you do leave?" she slurred.

Jade glanced at me, waiting to hear my answer.

Sometimes I really did question their intelligence.

"No of course I'm not Madison. How could I forget my awesome friends?" I said and noticed the smile that appeared on Jade's face which cheered me up.

"You're popular, you'll easily make other friends," Jade replied and Madison sat up, nodding her head.

I shot Jade a death stare before responding. "So? You guys are popular too," I replied and looked at Jade. "And so what? I might make friends but I won't make best friends because that's already taken." Jade smiled and sipped her drink.

Madison rested her head on my shoulder as she began talking about how much she would miss me.

God I would miss these people.

*****

The party was getting even more hectic as people were getting drunker. What could I say? That was mainly what happened at parties.

"So you going to miss us?" I turned to look at Eric and gave him a small smile.

"Maybe."

"That means obviously." I chuckled but didn't say anything else.

I was just trying to take in this scene. I was trying hold on to all of my memories so I didn't forget anything. I didn't want to forget anything.

Eric was one of Chase, my boyfriend's best friends. I got along with him, he was pretty lame but he was cool nonetheless.

"Are you ready to go to San Francisco?" he asked and I groaned. I hated it when people brought that up.

"What do you think?"

"No?" he teased and I rolled my eyes.

"Of course not, idiot." He chuckled as he shook his head at me.

"Don't take your little anger out on me, after all I'm not the one who is leaving." I rolled my eyes at his comment and folded my arms across my chest. Eric could also get very, very annoying and unfortunately for me, now was one of those times.

Piper appeared beside us and kissed Eric's cheek. Yep, they were dating. Seeing couples all loved up wanted to make me look for Chase. It was reminding me that I wouldn't get to kiss Chase whenever I wanted.

They were slightly rubbing it in my face but obviously I wasn't going to say that. He placed his fingers in her curly blonde hair and pecked her lips before walking away from us. She sipped her drink nad looked at me. "So how's your party?" Piper had a massive smile on her face and I couldn't help but return it. I was glad she wasn't depressed like the other three.

"It's okay."

"But you're obviously going to miss it," she concluded and sighed, nodding my head. "Come here," she said and I allowed her to wrap her arms around me. "It'll be okay Addie," she said quietly as she stroked my hair and I sighed.

The fact that I was leaving was only kicking it now.

I felt like a kid.

"It will be fine," she kept on repeating.

I couldn't help but question would it really?