Today was the day I dreaded. It was Claire’s funeral.
The coroner was done with the autopsy and her parents decided it was time to let her rest.
Although it was a Thursday, I didn’t go to school that day. I went to say a final goodbye to my best friend.
The bruise on my face wasn't that swollen anymore, but I still had to cover it with heavy make-up daily and today was no different.
I had managed to hide it from Jake and mom but I hoped I wouldn't cry today, so my make-up stayed in place.
I thought about not going to the funeral. It didn't mean that much to me. Claire wouldn't be there anyway, but I decided to go, if just for her parents. Mrs and Mr Perrish were always good to me and I think I owed them as much as going to their daughter's funeral.
We were leaving in a few minutes
