Have you ever lost someone close to you? Do you think about that person every day? Do you wish you cherished them more? I have, I lost someone I never thought I would lose so soon. It all started when I was 16.

I woke up to the screeching of my mother. "Amanda! Wake up or you'll be late for school!" I sighed and got out of bed. I walked into my walk-in closet. I grabbed my new chiffon dress. It was gray at the top, and the bottom was floral. I put it and studied my reflection. I had to admit, it looked good on me. And the dress made my green eyes pop. Next I brushed my hair and I braided a small piece in the front. I pinned it to the back of my hair while I left the rest down. Then I put on some charcoal eyeliner and some sparkly gold eyeliner. I brushed my teeth and walked down the stairs. I grabbed my backpack, put on my gray toms and yelled "Bye mom!" and rushed out the door. I heard her ask about breakfast but I ignored her.
I walked to the curb and saw my best friend Alison. She handed me my Cinnamon Crunch bagel and I nodded my thanks and we started to walk. As we were walking I thought about how we first became friends.
We were in 1st grade and the teacher gave us some sheets to color. As I took out my box of 64 Crayola crayons I noticed Alison sitting alone, miserable. I got up and sat down next to her, she looked up in surprise. I asked her what was wrong and she told me she left her crayons at home. I asked if she wanted to share with me. She nodded yes and from then on, we were the best of friends.
As I was thinking about our younger days, I heard someone yelling my name, interrupting my thoughts. I turned around to see Matt yelling "Amanda!" I exchanged a glance with Alison and said "Hi Matt." He finally caught up to us, panting. "Hey" he said "There's a party at Jason's tonight, you should come." I exchanged a glance with Alison and she was nodding vigorously. I noticed the excitement in her eyes. "Fine, we'll come. What time?" he told us 11:00 ad he ran off to his friends. As he ran away Alison said "Wow! I party at Jason's!" I felt her excitement. Jason's party were usually for seniors only. She gave me a knowing look and I turned away. We had known for awhile that Matt liked me. He was cute and all, but I wasn't interested in him that way.
I heard the warning bell ring and I said "Alison, I better go, I don't want to be late." and I ran off as she waved good-bye. I walked into Mr. Vanderver's roo