Erin and I became fast friends. I couldn't believe how fast it happened. Back at Richfield, I had no one but my own stupid reflection to talk to. The time went by so slowly then. Now, time had wings and was dragging me along not unwillingly. We spent every waking second just talking. From the start, I noticed how protective of me he was. He pretty much stayed by my side from the start of school till bedtime. People treated me differently when he was around, but it didn't start out that way. &★>>> (flashback) "Do you see how she fawns over him. And he just goes along with it. The little slut probably thinks he wants her." "Look at those clothes, did she pick those out of a dumpster?" (End of flashbacks)