Samantha Blake 12/19/02
Narrative Essay
The other day my friend Rachel and I were talking outside of the school during
third period. We were on a ledge which was freezing because it was really cold
outside. We started talking about many different things, gave and received advice from
each other, like we usually do. Then the bell rang, and her boyfriend came outside.
They started talking and hanging out together. I didn't mind, so I just left them alone
and gave them their space and told her to meet me inside later. I didn't feel like being a
third wheel, and to tell you the truth I much prefer talking with her, when he isn't
around.
Since there was only around twenty minutes left of the period I figured she would come
inside in around ten, but she never came. So when I went back outside I saw her in the
same position as when I had left her and I got a little annoyed. I felt left out and
ditched. We usually hang out together and even though he is her boyfriend I still felt left
out. By that time it was time for class and I had to go. I figured that she knew I was
mad at her so she didn't say much. She just said "I'll see you later" and I just walked
away.
Afterwards she, knowing that I was mad at her, came up to me and I told her"I know
he's your boyfriend and you want to hang out with him, I just felt left out when you
chose to be with him instead of me." She said "I'm sorry for ditching you and want you
to tell me next time when I do this." I know It sounds corny, but I knew she meant it
and it made me feel better that even though it wasn't a big deal, she took how i felt
seriously. I felt better for saying how I felt and glad that she agreed and that she
wanted me to come to tell her when I am upset with her. I felt much better about our
friendship because I now felt comfortable telling her how I feel and to worry less about
her getting mad. Now I feel better and less nervous about going and talking to her when
I need to about anything.