In the sea of high school students, I found peace in only one, Lea. She was a breath of fresh air in this suffocating school. Of course, people notice and look at you on a daily basis, but it's different being actually seen. It started with small talk, then frequent conversations, and soon enough she became the sister I never had. We were inseparable, at least I thought we were. But people change. The bubbly and humorous friend I once knew seems so far away now. And although I found solace and comfort in her, I was never her top pick. I slowly became that forgotten sweater in her closet. Maybe she liked my design at first but now she's grown tired of it. Maybe she's worn me too many times that the material isn't as new and valuable. I got tossed to the side while other clothes took priority. I confided in her, grew too comfortable. Told her my secrets, dreams, even insecurities. But her ever so often "jokes" about my looks and features became repetitive. Insu...