Carrie's Crush

Chapter One

I counted down the seconds, I was on cloud nine, you know that moment you have been waiting for your entire life? That feels like the turning point of your entire existence? The one you just can't wait for but have no choice but to do so? Yeah, that was exactly how I was feeling, I was so happy, so excited, I felt about ready to explode.

".. Nine. Eight. Seven. Six.." my best friends counted down aloud. They sat crossed legged in matching pyjamas on my bed. I giggled excitedly.

".. Four. Three. Two.. ONE!!!!"

"Happy birthday!!!" They both squealed.

I giggled happily. They hugged me tightly.

The door to my room burst open, my mom and dad rushed in with a pink frosted ice cream cake. I beamed with happiness, they knew strawberries were my weakness. And pink too.

"Happy birthday Carolyn!" Dad exclaimed.

I pouted, he knew I didn't like to be called my full name. He chuckled, and rubbed on my head.

"My baby is all grown up." Mom said teary eyed. I rolled my eyes, but the smile never left my face, I hugged her.

"Oh for heaven's sake, it's just another birthday, can I have some sleep?" My baby sister said annoyed.

I just smiled, I was used to her extremely rude ways, it was not new in any way.

"Gabriella Jane Anderson!" Mom gasped dramatically. Gabby just rolled her eyes.

"Can you at least wish your elder sister a happy birthday? She doesn't turn eighteen again after today." Dad tells her calmly.

"Happy birthday, now can I rest?" She asked going back into her room.

"Thirteen years old" Andrina said rolling her eyes.

wish!"

Yale.. or any prestigious college, but my preference was Yale. I

to adulthood kiddo." Dad said producing a small box. My

reveal a gold chain necklace, with a simple tear drop shaped pendant. It was beautiful. My friends

but not able

excuse me, I have to go to bed, I have to go to work

widely. She placed a huge box on my bed. My smile grew.

so much Mom!" I

problem honey, I have to go to bed now.. don't stay up too late kids, you have school tomorrow." Mom said leaving. I opened the box to reveal a shimmering pink gown, it

"Wow, this is beautiful."

have your prom dress ready." Andrina

eyes at the both of them, they

have never fancied any guy in your entire life... That is not

friends were very worried about completely unnecessary things, talking about my getting a

"Yeah, it is.. I have other goals in life to achieve.." I tell them.

what?" Sophie asked crossing

getting into Yale."

carried it away from my bed and into my walk in closet.

tell me that was what you wished

was what I wished for." I said dusting my palms against each other.

all people know that you will surely get into Yale, the spot was yours

shrugged, my friends and parents keep telling me not to bother that if anyone was getting into Yale, it would be me.. but I was not

guarantee?" I asked them.

off my nose, I pushed

you! Straight A student

to let it get to my

we have to sleep." I tell them.

though." Sophie