The first day of summer break, I woke up to a text from Audrey. It was a simple "good morning" text, but it made my heart flutter. It felt like we were getting closer.

As the days passed, our conversations became deeper and more personal. We would talk about everything, from our favorite movies to our dreams and fears.

One day, Braylen texted me. He started giving me tips about Audrey, what she liked, her habits, and her personality. It was helpful, but something felt off.

Over time, Braylen's texts became increasingly hostile. He started to make snide remarks and his tone became cold. I didn't understand why he was acting this way.

Then, Audrey started to act distant as well. Our conversations became short and she seemed less interested in talking to me. I was confused and hurt.

The first day of middle school arrived. I was nervous but excited. However, seeing Audrey's cold demeanor towards me made my heart sink.

I tried to talk to her during recess but she brushed me off. It was like she was a completely different person. I couldn't understand what was happening.

Braylen was always around Audrey, whispering things into her ear and laughing. Seeing them together made my stomach churn with unease.

I confronted Braylen after school one day. I asked him why he was acting so strangely and why Audrey was avoiding me. He just smirked and walked away.

I felt lost and hurt. I couldn't understand why Audrey and Braylen were acting this way. I missed the friendship we used to have.

I decided to confront Audrey about it. I told her how I felt and asked her why she was avoiding me. She just looked at me with a blank expression.

She told me that she didn't feel the same way about me anymore. It felt like a punch in the gut. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

I felt heartbroken and betrayed. I couldn't understand how her feelings could change so quickly. I felt like everything was falling apart.

The next few days were tough. I tried to avoid Audrey and Braylen at school. It was hard seeing them together, laughing and talking.

I felt alone and lost. I missed the friendship we used to have and the conversations we used to share. I felt like I had lost a part of myself.

I decided to focus on my studies and try to forget about Audrey and Braylen. I immersed myself in school work and extracurricular activities.

As the weeks passed, I started to feel better. I made new friends and found new hobbies. I was starting to move on.

But every now and then, I would catch a glimpse of Audrey and Braylen. The sight of them together still stung, but it was becoming more bearable.

By the end of middle school, I had grown a lot. I had learned to cope with heartbreak and loss. I was ready to start high school.

On the first day of high school, I saw Audrey and Braylen. They were still together, but it didn't hurt as much as before. I was moving on.

I made new friends and focused on my studies. I was starting to enjoy high school. I was starting to enjoy life again.

Despite everything, I still cared about Audrey. I hoped that one day, we could be friends again. But for now, I was content with moving on.

As for Braylen, I chose to forgive him. Holding onto anger and resentment wouldn't do me any good. It was time to let go.

It wasn't easy, but I managed to forgive them both. I realized that people change and feelings change, and that's okay. It's a part of life.

By the end of high school, I had become a stronger, more resilient person. I had learned to cope with loss and heartbreak, and I was ready for whatever life had in store for me.