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.

a wish!" Mom urged.

prestigious college, but my preference was Yale. I blow out the candles. My two

a small box. My heart melted at the sight

I opened the box, to reveal a gold chain necklace, with

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

the world. Now if you would excuse me, I have to go to bed, I have to go to work in the

Mom said smiling widely. She placed a huge box on my

so much Mom!" I exclaimed excitedly.

have to go to bed now.. don't stay up too late kids, you have school tomorrow." Mom said

is beautiful." Sophie whispered.

dress ready."

Sophie piped in. I rolled my eyes at the both of

are eighteen years, and you have never fancied any guy in your entire life... That is not normal." Andrina tells

about my getting a love interest every

"Yeah, it is.. I have other goals in life to achieve.." I tell them.

what?" Sophie asked crossing her

getting into Yale." I tell them.

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

sake do not tell me that

fact, that was what I wished

"You wasted that wish! You of all people know that you will surely get into Yale, the spot was yours from the beginning!" Sophie exclaimed.

if anyone was getting into Yale, it would be me.. but I was not

"Yeah, what is the guarantee?" I asked

off my

Straight A student for many years!" Andrina

I tried not to let it get to my head.

we have to sleep." I tell them.

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