• FRIENDSHIP...... back at my high school, i used to have a friend that any person would wanted. we used to laugh, smile, and cry together. we studied in Carson university in United States. her glimpse that still lives on my mind. her blue eyes still shines for me. Miles Landers used to be my bestfriend. we were sixteen at that time. and yes, we were real bestfriends.


    8 years ago, i could still remember miles passing through the hallway smiling at everyone. then she ended up infront of me talking about cute guys. she used to call me "Lorraine girl in the rain." yup! my name is Lorraine Parry. Miles used to be the campus babe. to tell the truth, i was pretty long ago. but not as beautiful as her.


    One time, i was still lying on my bed feeling so sleepy. then i heard something downstairs. "Lorraine! feels like old cemetery here!" Miles shouted. i woke up feeling really tired. "what is it?" I asked. "guess what? we have a new student named Gabrielle and he is sitting next to me. and the best part is? he's a hunk from Los Angeles.!" she excitedly said. "wait.... Gabrielle? Gabrielle Claudry?" i asked immediately. "yes why?" Miles asked. "everyone talked about him yesterday. i heard he was expelled from his old school about a very big case." I explained. "well..... don't know don't care" Miles answered confidentially. "anyway, go dress up girl. you look like a hamster who's 99 years old. ew. " Miles added. "okay. good thing you woke me up early. just go first I'll catch up with you and see this Gabrielle you're talking about." I said.


    as I arrived at the campus, everyone seemed to be talking about Gabrielle. when I walked in the classroom, I can see Miles and Gabrielle were suddenly or immediately close to each other considering that they are seatmates. everyone admired Gabrielle because of his charm and body. I, on the other hand, did not care about anything. i wasn't really crazy about him.


    days and days past, Miles and Gabrielle were totally close to each other. one time, i confessed Miles. "hey Miles, what's up with you and Mr. hunky?" I asked. "haha. oh my God Lorraine, why do you have to bother it? it's nothing." Miles answered. "It's just that I don't really trust that Gabrielle guy." I explained. "shut up Lorraine you're just jealous you don't have a boyfriend." Miles insulted. "what? you freaky witch! you might be hot, but you're still a virgin." I fired back. we both giggled and slapped each other's shoulders and ran away.


    that time, i really thought nothing bad will happen. but one day, Miles was finally and officially Gabrielle's girlfriend. i was happy for her as my bestfriend. they were sweet, loving to each other, and they really look good to each other.until the days, weeks, and months passed.until we turned seventeen.


    until the day came, i found Miles in the campus very weak and silent. she had many bruises, her hair was messy, and she looked pale. she never talked to anyone even to me or Gabrielle. she just sits in the corner and stare. without making any sound. i know she's not crazy or psycho or something. something happened to her. i know that. i am her bestfriend.


    until i cam closer to her in her room and asked her. "Miles? what happened?" "why do you care?" she asked. "i'm your bestfriend. come on." i said. i tried to hug her. but she suddenly shouted and threw fragile things on me. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Landers came running in to see what's happening. i just cried seeing my bestfriend shouting at me. "Lorraine, i think it's best if you'll leave" Mrs. Landers asked. and so i left her. crying and in misery..


    days passed Miles starts to act normal again. but she doesn't come or approach me. maybe she's embarrassed or maybe something really happened to her. she never talks much that time. me, on the other hand, was starting to have a crush on Gabrielle. more and more, he became more appealing. i think i have a crush on him.....


    days passed, Gabrielle and I became close to each other while Miles stayed away more. i don't even know why. maybe she's just jealous. i really can't figure it out. until the day came.... Gabrielle finally asked me to become his girlfriend. because it was my first time to love, i agreed. but as i looked in Miles' eyes, i felt guilt. but i still go for it. even though it hurts my bestfriend.


    weeks passed, nothing bad happened to me. until the senior and junior prom came. we all prepared ourselves. i saw Miles wearing a very beautiful dress. she looked really pretty as she walked through the walls. i saw her and my heart felt like, i wanna apologize to her.


    at the garden part of the campus, she sat there alone in the bench where she and I used to sit before. i came to her and apologized. "hey Miles.... i'm really sorry about everything. all i wanted was to make you feel better." I said while tears fall from my eyes without noticing it. "Lorraine girl in the rain, you don't need to apologize. the reason of all of this is...." before she could finish while crying, she walked away to the comfort room.


    I followed her and comforted her while we were facing the mirror. then she said... "Lorraine, whatever yo do, don't let Gabrielle get yourself. just like how i let him get myself." she said while crying infront of me. "what? Gabrielle did that to you? why?" I asked with confuse and anger. "he asked me to have sex with him. i did not agree. so he beat me and raped me. Lorraine, please believe me. don't trust him..... tell me. tell me! tell me you won't come with him!" she requested while crying. i got shocked and left her alone in the comfort room.


    as the prom goes on.... i just sat beside the tables thinking of what Miles said. i just stared like a psycho girl. tears fell from my eyes as Miles' image with wounds and bruises flashes in my mind. when the prom was done at 03:00 a.m., i got out to find Miles. but there are too many students walking in the crowd. i cant see her anywhee. all of a sudden, someone just pulled me. it was Gabrielle. he gripped in my arms so tight and lead me to his van.


    i tried to stop myself but i can't thinking that i should not blow out my first love. but then i thought it wasn't love.... it was just sex. then i saw miles behind a tree near us. she stared at me while crying. and so am I. it was too late for me to react because im already in Gabrielle's hands. he pushed me into the van. then i sat beside. then Gabrielle slammed the door, turned around, then looked at Miles and smiled. he was really evil.


    he drove me off to this dark and grassy place where he raped Miles. then he pulled me out of the van while i'm still wearing my dress. i cried and asked. "what are we doing?" he answered "making love baby? if you really love me, you'll do this." i paused... "you raped Miles. how could you? and now you're gonna do this to me?" i asked. "jus shut up. if you're gonna behave like you like it.... then you wont get what Miles get. understand?" he said while getting a gun out of the van.


    he put it in his pocket, then suddenly hugged me tightly and kissed me everywhere. i tried to shout, but he covered my mouth. then he pushed me through the thick bushes then he took off his belt. and when he tried to ride me, i kicked him off then i ran away. my heels broke down and i slipped. then he stand next to me and get his gun out.


    "no please don't kill me." i begged him. "shut it. you lousy girl. if you should have followed my orders, you should have live tomorrow. but your a hard headed girl.... so won't let you see the sunshine." he said. then he pointed the gun to me and pulled the trigger and three shots were fired to me. i thought i was dead...... but someone covered me. it was Miles. before Gabrielle shoot the gun to me, she ran and jumped to cover me and catch all the bullets.


    "damn it! you stupid girl!" Gabrielle shouted. he ran out of bullets then the cops were arriving. he ran away. i was holding Miles' body in my arms while laying down the bloody grasses. i cried in guilt that we should have been happy together now. if i was not thinking about first and true love that i haven't found in Gabrielle. "Lorraine? told you. you are so stubborn... always remember... a bestfriend will be there for you till you die. but boyfriends might cause you to die.... goodbye... Lorraine girl in the rain" she said as she loses her breath. "Miles.... don't leave me you freak...." i whispered crying.


    the police arrived and captured Gabrielle. then I got home safely without Miles with me. I still can't believe it. my bestfriend Miles is gone. but i really can't believe it.... Miles risked her life for me. and as I grew up..... i will always be called "LORRAINE GIRL IN THE RAIN".... and i have learned my most important lesson that a bestfriend will be there for you till you die. but boyfriends might cause you to die.... i learned it at...... SEVENTEEN.