It had been 3 weeks since I've last seen and spoken to Harry. 3 weeks since our date. The date that went absolutely perfect and I couldn't help but want to go on another. I've texted and even called Harry multiple times since the date, but he has completely ignored me. I was hurt. Extremely hurt. Of course it was all too good to be true. Me finally going out with my high school crush of four years. I shook my head at my stupidity. School was starting up soon. Soon as in tomorrow. How crazy was that? My first year of college. I had all of my stuff organized into bins as I was moving into my dorm the next day. Luckily, Audrey was going to the same school as me, and the two of us were going to be roommates. At least I'll know one person, I thought. I packed up some last minute things and decided to go to bed, knowing I'll be waking up early. I checked my phone one last time, still having a smidge of hope that maybe I'll get a text from Harry. I was wrong, of course. I closed my eyes and let myself drift off to sleep. Dreaming of him.

Daylight came way too fast. It felt like I had only been sleeping for about 20 minutes. I got up and head straight downstairs to make a pot of coffee. I texted Audrey and told her to come over whenever.

"I can't believe my baby is going off to college.." I heard my moms voice come from behind me, her arms open and waiting for a hug. I smiled in her arms.

"Well it's a good thing I picked a college that's not too far from home." I left her embrace and reached up for a mug, slowly pouring myself some coffee.

"You go upstairs and get ready, I'll make you some breakfast." She said, watching me with sad eyes.

"Can you make enough for two? I think Audrey should be on her way over soon." I smiled, batting my eyes like a child.

As I made my way up the stairs with my mug in hand, I heard my mother laughing. Man, I was going to miss that. But it's true, I'm only about 45 minutes away from home. I chose to live on campus so it was easier to meet people and make friends, and so I didn't have to leave extremely early every morning. The nerves finally hit me as I started to get ready. I went with a pair of black leggings, a plain white tshirt, and a jean jacket. I applied my makeup and styled my hair in my usual loose curls. I took a deep breath as I looked at myself in the mirror. Today's the day. I smiled and threw on my combat boots and made my way downstairs. I smiled as I heard Audrey's squealing.

"We're going to college!!!" She squealed, jumping up and down. We both sat down and ate our breakfast while my mom started to pack up the car.

"I can't believe it." I said as I looked over at her, shaking my head in disbelief.

"Me neither. Think of all the cute boys we're going to meet!" She said. I smiled a sad smile, and of course, she noticed.

"Emma, I know it's hard, but you'll forget about him. The school's going to be filled with a bunch of new cute boys!" She smiled wide, reaching over for my hand.

I nodded my head and forced a smile for her sake, as I finished up the last of my breakfast. I washed and put away my dishes and looked around my house for the last time in awhile. I heard my mom call our names and we both headed out the door. I was on my way to college. Sure, school isn't a fun idea, but Audrey was right. It's going to be a new start and I'll be living with my best friend for goodness sakes, of course I should be happy. I hugged my mom one last time before getting in the car Audrey was driving. I waved to her as the two of us were backing out of the driveway. I looked out my window and sighed. Summer was over, and school was finally here. Goodbye, Mom. Goodbye, home. Goodbye, childhood neighbourhood. But most of all, goodbye Harry.

Notes

What do you guys think is going to happen?!?! Please comment and let me know what you think. I would really really love for some feedback on my story! It will give me more motivation to write more frequently. I changed her name from Rachel to Emma by the way. Let me know if you have any other name ideas I could change it to :)