They Vanished Before My Exam

Synopsis

The pressure from the college entrance exams was suffocating. I went to Lily Lewis and Ethan Holt, my best friend and childhood sweetheart, hoping they'd help me feel better. But weirdly, the two who were always available just couldn't be reached this time, until I accidentally walked into the lab supply room. And then I heard Ethan's voice, sounding desperate. "Hey, don't cry. I came running to you first. What else do you want from me?" Ethan pleaded. Lily shot back, "So what? You're still her boyfriend." My heart, which had been full of joy, felt like someone had dumped a bucket of ice water over me. So, was this really how it ended for me, losing both my love and my best friend on the very last day of senior year?