THE PREY AND THE PREDATOR

"Dear Lucas,

I clearly remember the day we first became friends. Settling in Beverly hills, not just Beverly hills high would have been so hard if you hadn't been there to help. I know that you are mad at Claire and I right now and you have every right to be but we miss you, so much. I miss my best male friend.

I admit that I like Nathan but you would always remain my best male friend. I am sorry I was clueless of your feelings. I am especially sorry I cannot reciprocate it.

Remember we still have a science project to work on, we can totally win the science fair, you know we can.

I know it would probably be painful for you to keep being friends with me, even though I hope not, but let us not fight anymore. Let us… try to be friends again.

Your friend, Amari."

Lucas resolve crumbled as he moved to his bed to sit after reading Amari's letter. He heaved in a deep breath as he took out Claire's letter, and started to read it.

"Dear Lucas,