Meant to Marry Me: Nashville Country Dreams Part 1 novel Chapter 11

The rest of the semester flew by in a blur of classes and weekend gigs. By the end of the school year, Bree and Sam were practically inseparable. They were even discussing the possibility of getting an apartment together when school started in the fall. Bree didn't know how to tell Lilly, though. They'd been roommates for three years, and she couldn't imagine leaving her their senior year.

The last day of school, Bree was in their room, packing up to go home for the summer when Lilly came in, an odd look on her face. "Hey, are you okay?" Bree asked, dropping a paperback book into a box. She'd already taken a few loads home the last few weekends, but this was the last day, so she'd have to take everything else. Sam had already gone home for the summer. He lived in Michigan, so they wouldn't see each other for a few months, which would be hard.

"Uh… yeah, I’m okay,” Lilly replied. “But I need to tell you something." Lilly sat down on the edge of the naked mattress that had been her bed the last two semesters.

"What is it? Is everything all right?"

"Don't be mad…." Lilly said, gritting her teeth.

Concerned, Bree sat down on the edge of her own bed. "What is it?" she asked again.

"So… I've made a decision. It hasn't been an easy one, but it's made. I'm… not coming back in the fall."

"What?" Bree could hardly believe her ears. "Why not? I thought you loved your program, and you're almost done."

"I do. It's just… Monica really loves her new school. And you know how close I am to my sister. So… I decided to go to school there. That's all. I'm sorry. I'm sure you'll get another roommate that you'll love."

"No, it's okay." Bree ran a hand through her hair. "Sam and I have been talking about getting a place together. Maybe this is a sign that we should do that."