Niq Scares Me Sometimes

Hello, nonexistant reader!

So, my parents are separated. No, not divorced. S-E-P-A-R-A-T-E-D. My dad lives all the way in Texas, and almost NEVER comes to visit. But Labor Day weekend, he's taking me to Boston. So NR, what do you think the chances are of us actually going? Did you guess slim to none? That's right! I mean, don't get me wrong. He's my dad and all, but he's just not reliable when it comes to these things.

Anyways, my friend, (I think?) Niq called today. Now, before school ended, I told Niq that I was going to Egypt. She started ranting that I'd end up robbing a tomb and taking all the treasure for myself. (To be honest, it sounded too dangerous for me.) So, considering she hadn't heard from me since then, you'd think she would be relieved to know i was alive, but she couldn't have cared less. All she did was gush about how Austin Summers smiled at her when he was mowing her lawn.

Austin Summers is a guy who's one year older than us, and to put it plainly, he's a nice guy. He smiles at everybody! I'm not sure what Niq's freaking out about. I think she might have a crush on him. (Which I do not understand. Between you and me, RN, Austin isn't very cute.)

Honestly, when Niq and I became friends last year, I thought we were in a silent agreement that we wouldn't go all goo-goo over guys! She's on something, I just know it.

Peace, Love, and Cotton Candy,
Lily S.