Chapter 2. Cookies

Having a friend is a big help. You can have a shoulder to cry on. You can share your problems. And you can have a partner in your craziness.

We were walking inside the mall while I was holding a frappe and in one hand I had my paper bag filled with the contents of my requirements.

“What sports will you choose Zand?” Ruru asked busy on her cellphone.

“Volleyball, you?”

“Volleyball too.”

Ever since then I’ve noticed that people look at us? Or Ruru? Do we have dirt on our faces?

“Oh! It’s Ryle oh.” Ruru pointed to Ryle near the mall exit.

Unlike Damon, I felt nothing else. My heart did not react. Damon had my heart pounding and I could hardly breathe.

“Hi, Zands! Hello Ru!” Ryle greeted us as he approached us. We smiled back.

“Are you going home now?” He walked with us out.

“Ah, yeah.” I’m embarrassed to say. Ru is busy with her cellphone again.

“I’ll drive you? I’ll go home now,” he said when we were at the exit of the