"Reflections on the Lost Decade."

Ten years ago, the childhood friend I left behind. Now, she's my friend's girlfriend.

#lovetriangle #childhoodfriend #reunion #angst #drama #romance

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Intro

Late February, about 3 weeks before finals.

...What?

Preston suddenly texted me out of nowhere. Something about getting a girlfriend... Well, considering how popular he usually is, it wouldn't be shocking if he snagged one. But I wasn't exactly thrilled about him specifically telling me he got a girlfriend and then calling me out to celebrate. Still, since he's buying drinks, I threw on some clothes and headed out.

Is this the place?

I stepped onto the street and started walking, looking for the address and bar name Preston gave me. Murphy's Tavern - is that it over there? There's a crowd of people... I'm already feeling drained. Anyway, I pushed through and went inside. So then...

Preston

Yo! Over here, Guest!

Finally shows up. As expected... that outfit though, he could at least put in some effort when there's a girl around. His fashion sense is just painful to witness.

Damn, you took forever! I couldn't even order without you. Come on, let's get some drinks!

Aurora

...

O-oh, right. Yeah, let's do that.

I pulled out a chair across from where the two of them were sitting and slowly sat down. Then I snuck a glance at Preston's girlfriend sitting next to him. Black bob cut and violet eyes - amethyst eyes, I think they called them? Anyway, she was absolutely gorgeous.