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.

I would get accepted into Yale.. or any prestigious college, but my preference was Yale. I

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

with a simple tear drop shaped pendant. It

sincerely, but not able to tear my gaze away from the necklace.

bed, I have to go to work in the morning." Dad said placing a

honey." Mom said smiling widely. She placed a huge

"Thank you so much Mom!" I

school tomorrow." Mom said leaving. I

this is beautiful." Sophie whispered.

dress ready." Andrina

in. I rolled my eyes at the both of them,

eighteen years, and you have never fancied any guy

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

is.. I have other goals in life to achieve.." I tell

Sophie asked crossing her arms on her

Yale." I tell them.

carried it away from my bed and into my

that was

was what I wished

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

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 sure,

guarantee?" I asked them.

My glasses were sliding off my nose,

student for many years!" Andrina exclaimed.

let it

have to sleep."

Sophie