Cole and I spent as much time together until I had to leave. He was going to a different school for his degree, and I was going to school with my friends. It would be a change, but we agreed to try a long-distance romance.

Once we got to school and got settled, Antonio, Rain, Adrian, Sylvia, and I shared a rental. They said it was better for Rain. I couldn't disagree.

School started, and Cole and I tried to maintain our relationship, but it was difficult. Between classes and everything else, our contact with each other was getting shorter and shorter.

It didn't help that when a break happened; he was staying at school. I hated this. I missed him so damn much. Eventually, it got to the point; we ended things.

I cried, and everyone comforted me with ice cream. I don't know how I would get through the next four years single. I didn't even care. There's only one person who had my heart. This feeling sucks.

With everything getting busier, it was making things difficult for Wade and me. After a lengthy conversation about something, we both mutually agreed to end things. Who knows? Maybe one day, we will find our way back to each other.

After our breakup, I threw myself into my studies. It was the only thing I could think of not to think about Wade. I missed him like hell.

I talked to Rain frequently. She was doing good and enjoyed her classes. She kept telling me, telling me that I was an idiot for breaking Wade's heart. I didn't disagree with her.

We both knew with the distance; we didn't want to worry about someone cheating. Instead, we dealt with a broken heart. Maybe, who knows, one day we will find our way back together.

Dealing with Morris's broken heart for the next four years was rough. I got it. Having to call it quits is always hard.

The first six months, he cried. Yeah, that was fun. We went through a lot of ice cream. Eventually, he got better with time. We don't mention Cole. If Rain even remotely opened her mouth, I placed my hand over it. Yeah, I didn't feel the need to open old wounds.

Our second year was better, except Morris refuses to date. He said his heart belonged to one person. We didn't push it.

Adrian and Sylvia got engaged. We were happy for them. It set them to marry right after school ended. Luke proposed to Autumn. They were getting married next year. Wade refused to attend. He didn't want the risk of seeing Cole.

That year flew, and we all attended Luke's wedding except Morris. Cole said nothing, but we knew it bothered him. Honestly, I felt terrible for both of them.

The next year, I took the plunge and proposed to Rain. It was a low key, and she said yes. I set us to get married after Adrian. I couldn't wait to make Rain my wife.

The last year of college flew by. I can't believe we're all graduating. Then I got another four years until I take the bar. Why the hell did I want to be a lawyer? Fuck this idea. I switched my major and became an advocate. There's less time in school.

We all finally graduated, and it set Sylvia and me to get married afterward. Antonio and Rain were getting married a month after we did.

The wedding was perfect except for the weather. Yeah, it was bullshit. It stormed. Good thing my wife is a good sport about this situation.

Everyone came to the wedding except Cole. I swear those two need to get it together. At the reception, the three of us hung out while the girls danced.

"She's come a long way," I said to Antonio.

He looked at Rain. "Yeah, she has. The noticeable things she did having autism aren't as prominent as they were when I met her. But she changed my whole perspective."

"And next month, you're getting married," I said to him. He chuckled.

"Well, why you two are settling down and getting married, here I am single," Morris huffed.

"Well, you could marry if you would date," I said, turning to him. "Morris, it's been four years. He didn't even come to my damn wedding."

"Yeah, you need not remind me," he sighed.

"Morris," Antonio said as he placed his hand on Morris's shoulder. "I don't care what damn hang up you both have. You better get over it by the time my wedding rolls around since you're in it, doof."

I laughed as Morris rolled his eyes.

"Now, excuse me, I will dance with my beautiful wife," I said as I made my way over to my bride. Antonio followed suit as he danced with Rain.

"Yeah, sure, nothing like seeing your ex at your best friend's wedding. Woo-hoo," he said as he took a sip of his drink.

Call me crazy, but I had a feeling when Tony's wedding rolled around, things would take a significant turn. Let's hope things go smoothly for Tony and Rain's sake.

I sat at a table, watching everyone. As much I wanted to dodge Tony's and Rain's wedding because of Cole, I couldn't do that to either of them. I had to suck it up. It's for one day.

The minute I got a chance, I snuck out of the reception and went home. I walked in and set my keys down. I flick on the light switch and look at an empty apartment.

Being single sucks, too bad, I couldn't stop feeling this empty feeling I have for Cole. They say you never forget your first love. They're right.

I need to get through Tony's wedding. Hopefully, I can.