A Great Day

Yesterday was a great day. A great day. It started out annoyingly, though, with a confusing physics lab. One of my closest friends and I were forced to take our data at least three different times because we were over-thinking the point of the experiment. But then everything brightened up tremendously when the cast of this year’s musical received the opportunity to travel to the elementary school to sing a snippet of one of the songs.

There weren't enough seats in the cars on the way there until Dylan’s twin brother Adam volunteered to drive a couple of people there. I decided I might as well go with him since there weren't enough seats anywhere else. Plus James was going with him too, since they’re great friends, and though I keep telling myself that I’m over it, I still have an enormous crush on him. As we’re walking to the parking lot, one of the drivers showed up and said she had two extra spots in her car. That meant only one person had to go with Adam and not all three of us. He motioned for me and another boy to go in the other car so he and James could drive together, but as I worked my way to the car both boys jumped in the car, leaving me and Adam alone. I turned and looked at him sheepishly but he was just staring at the stop sign and checking his watch.

“Alright Cynthia, let’s go” was all he said. I could tell he was disappointed at not being able to drive with James. But, I was determined to make the best of the situation, so I ran with him across the road to the parking lot and jumped in the car. To most it would just be a car ride, but to me it meant everything. See, he and Dylan had completely ignored the fact that I existed ever since Dylan and my break up, so the fact that he was acknowledging my presence meant a lot to me. He probably didn't realize this though. So as we raced in the cold we couldn't help but laugh at our situation. And it got better! In the car we had an actual conversation! Okay, I know how this sounds… I have friends, some friends, I swear.

Once at the elementary I had the chance to see my little sister, but what was wonderful was that Dylan looked at me, smiled, and asked if she was going to be there. He noticed I existed! I never understood the reasoning behind his pretense, especially since he’s had another girlfriend for at least three months now. It was great. During the school day I had a genuine conversation with James too, and it wasn't awkward. It felt like everything was finally back to normal, and I have never been so happy. It was a great day.