My mind struggled to process the events that had just occurred. My lively friend was acting cold, looking at me as if I were a stranger. I had a hard time believing that the friendship that saved me years ago was now over.

I don't know how long I stood there for, running my mind over the thought of losing everything I've held dear for the past couple of years. I not only lost my two best friends, but the family that took me in when I had nowhere else to go.

I realized that the bell was ringing, signaling that lunch was over. However, I had no urge to...