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!" Mom urged.

college, but my preference was Yale. I blow

"Welcome to adulthood kiddo." Dad said producing a small box. My heart melted at the sight

a gold chain necklace, with a simple tear drop shaped pendant.

Dad, it's beautiful." I said sincerely, but not able to tear my gaze away from the

excuse me, I have to go to bed, I have to go to work in the morning." Dad said placing a kiss on my forehead. I smiled widely as

honey." Mom said smiling widely. She placed a huge box on my bed. My

"Thank you so much Mom!"

bed now.. don't stay up too late kids, you have school tomorrow." Mom said leaving. I opened the box

this is beautiful." Sophie whispered.

already have your prom dress ready." Andrina joked. I

date then." Sophie piped in. I rolled my eyes at the both of them, they were always so quick to talk about

you have never fancied any guy in your entire life... That is not normal." Andrina tells me.

very worried about completely unnecessary things, talking about my getting a love interest every chance they got.

other goals in

what?" Sophie asked crossing her arms on her chest.

into Yale." I tell them.

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

tell me that was what you

a matter of fact, that was what I wished for." I said dusting my palms against each other.

that wish! You of all people know that you will surely get into Yale,

and parents keep telling me not to bother that if anyone was getting into Yale, it would be me.. but I was not sure, I knew how difficult it is to get

what is the guarantee?" I asked

My glasses were sliding off my

student for many years!" Andrina exclaimed.

tried not to let it get to my head.

school tomorrow, we have to sleep." I tell

loosen up a little though." Sophie says pouting. I rolled my eyes at them.