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.

"Quick make a wish!" Mom urged.

into Yale.. or any prestigious college, but my preference was Yale. I blow out the candles. My two best friends, Andrina and Sophie clapped and giggled.

Dad said producing a small box. My heart melted at the sight of

to reveal a gold chain necklace, with a simple tear drop shaped pendant. It was beautiful. My friends gasped at the sight.

I said sincerely, but not able

bed, I have to go to work in

placed

much Mom!" I

too late kids, you have school tomorrow." Mom said leaving. I opened the

is beautiful." Sophie whispered.

your prom dress ready." Andrina joked. I

date then." Sophie piped in. I rolled my eyes at the both of them, they

eighteen years, and you have never fancied any guy in your entire life... That is not

talking about my

I have other goals in life to

asked crossing her arms

getting into Yale."

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

sake do not tell me that

fact, that was what I wished for." I said dusting my palms

surely get

not to bother that if anyone was getting into Yale, it would be me.. but I was not sure, I knew how

the guarantee?" I asked them.

were sliding off my nose, I pushed them back.

you are you! Straight A student for many years!" Andrina

let it get to my head.

"We have school tomorrow, we have to sleep."

up a little though." Sophie says pouting.