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!"

closing my eyes, I wished I would get accepted into Yale.. or any prestigious college, but my preference was Yale. I blow out the candles. My two best friends, Andrina

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

have to." I opened the box, to reveal a gold chain necklace, with a simple tear drop shaped pendant. It was beautiful. My friends gasped

it's beautiful." I said sincerely, but not able to tear my

it and everything good in the world. Now if you would excuse me, I have to go to bed, I have to go to work in the morning." Dad said

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

so much Mom!" I exclaimed excitedly.

have school tomorrow." Mom said

is beautiful."

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

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

you have never fancied any guy in your entire life...

things, talking about my getting a love interest every chance they got.

is.. I have other goals in life

asked crossing her arms on her chest.

getting into Yale."

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

tell me that was what

what I wished for." I said dusting my palms against

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

getting into Yale, it would be

is the guarantee?" I asked them.

glasses were sliding off my nose,

student for

tried not to let it get to my head.

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

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