Lindsay Anderson

As Nikki made her way home for Jameson Ridge High School, tears flowed down her cheeks. Before she had left for the day Nikki had used the restroom. After what she had heard while using it, however, Nikki wished that she had waited until she had gotten home. Shortly after Nikki had locked herself inside of a bathroom stall, her best friends, Erin, Geri Lynne, and Katy had made their way into the restroom. The topic of their conversation? Nikki. They were talking about how it had been a bad decision on their AP Honor Choir teacher's, Mrs. Leggerman, part to pick Nikki as December's State Choir Competition soloist. Erin, Katy, and Geri Lynne had also said that Nikki sounded like a dying horse when she sang. Immediately, the three of them had started to laugh. It had been at that very moment that Nikki had flushed and ran out of the stall. She hadn't wanted to hear another cruel word come out of her best friends' mouths.

Dear Journal, I tried talking to Libby and Lucy today. For awhile now, the two of them have been spending more time with their boyfriends, than with Layla and me. I understand that they have boyfriends, and am very happy for them. However, their best friends also need attention, too. When I tried explaining this to them, they called me a jealous loser and hung up the phone. At some point, they had done the same thing to Layla. I should know because Layla called me a few minutes ago in tears. I know exactly how she feels. We both miss our best friends greatly. Now, it seems like Libby and Lucy are leaving us out in the cold for good.-Lizzie

Dear Journal, Things are turning out so much moredifferently than I expected them to be. Honestly, I do not mean that in a bad way. I mean it in the best way possible. Sure, the chemo and radiation treatments are not fun, and I hate the feeling of wanting to puke, but I am not letting it get me down. My roommate, Alicia, and I have become best friends She and I have so much in common, that it's not even funny Our other best friend is named Tara. Just like Alicia and I are, Tara is being treated for Leukemia. We are also spending the entire summer in the hospital. Journal, even though Jenna and Jody hurt me, I am not focusing on them. After all, I have new best friends who like me for me.-Maya

Dear Journal, We all have moments in our lives in which we never want to forget . Tonight was my turn to have a moment like that. The moment came for me when I was dancing the last slow song of the night with Scot

Dear Journal, I don't want to be mad at Dana, Darsey, and Dallas anymore. It is the last week of October, and I have spent the past few months not talking to them. I want to tell them that I forgive them and want to slowly become best friends with them again. Besides making them happy, it would make me happy, too. I am ready to surrender.-Debby