My Mountains, His Sea

I was always a step behind, while Ryan Walker, my childhood friend, and Claire Morgan, my best friend, were always in a rush.

Whenever we ate together, they would finish before I was even halfway through. Then they would start talking about heading to the gaming lounge next door and leave me sitting alone in the restaurant.

Once, while we were swimming, my leg cramped halfway across the pool. I called out for help, only to realize they had already gotten out and left.

When it was time to submit our college applications, I had not even logged in when they submitted theirs and got up to…