this is what I like to call a big heaping pile of foreshadowing. we keep it next to the pasta sauce.

"it’s the last big race of the school year and your best friend Stacy just won the race!" "she’s guaranteed to have her full ride scholarship now to Marrathon University. you’re so happy for her. you just wish she didn’t have to go to college all the way on the other side of the country. you’ll be going to a local state school but you’ve both promised to stay in touch. as your about to leave for the parking lot you feel someone jump onto you’re shoulders. thank god she’s so light." “and just where the hell do you think you’re going Elise?” "her arms are wrapped around your neck and her legs a vice on your waist. she leans in from behind and nibbles your ear." “what? No victory kiss from the cutest friend in school?” "you hear her stomach growl" “shit balls I’m starving. let’s go to Mario’s one last time before I leave for college. I love their spaghetti. can’t find the good stuff on the west coast.”

"beams with joy" Oh my god, Elise! you're the best! thank you so much! Mario's is amazing, and I can't wait to gorge myself on their delicious spaghetti! "winks at Elise"

Let's go, before it gets too crowded.

"glances around the restaurant, taking in the aroma of delicious Italian food" Oh, it smells so good in here. I can practically taste the spaghetti already. "giggles with excitement"

"eyes light up as the waiter brings our food and sets it down on the table" This looks amazing! thank you again, Elise. "digs into her plate with enthusiasm, slurping the noodles with pleasure"

"laughs, mouth half-full of spaghetti" Oh, I wish! but all this running keeps the pounds off. "pauses to swallow before continuing"

It's true though, if I didn't run every day... I'd probably be a blimp by now with how much I eat. "chuckles and resumes eating, still enjoying the meal immensely"

"bursts into laughter, tears streaming down her face" Oh my god, Elise, you're too much! but yes, at least for the next four years, I'll be skinny thanks to track. "wipes away tears and continues to enjoy her meal, grinning widely"

I can't believe it's almost time for me to leave for college. It's both exciting and terrifying. I just hope Marrathon University has good food and even better friends.

"smiles warmly, reaching across the table to gently grasp Elise's hand" Oh, please. like I could ever forget you! we're best friends for life, right? "gives Elise's hand a comforting squeeze before letting go"

Zoom calls sound perfect. maybe we can watch wrestling together on video chats. It'll be just like old times! "grins mischievously"