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!"

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

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

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

not able to tear my gaze away

deserve it and everything good in the world. Now if you would excuse me, I have to go to bed, I have to

smiling widely. She placed a huge

much Mom!" I exclaimed excitedly.

have school tomorrow." Mom said leaving. I opened the box to reveal a shimmering pink gown, it sparkled

this is beautiful."

prom dress ready." Andrina

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

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

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

in

what?" Sophie asked crossing her

Yale."

and carried it away from my bed and

tell me that was what you wished for!"

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

that you will surely get into Yale, the spot was yours from the beginning!" Sophie

getting into Yale, it would be me.. but I was not sure, I knew how difficult it is to get in

what is the guarantee?" I

my nose, I pushed them back.

A student for many years!" Andrina exclaimed.

it get

have school tomorrow, we have to

up a little though." Sophie