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.

make a wish!" Mom

accepted 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.

small box. My heart melted at

with a simple tear drop shaped pendant. It was beautiful. My friends gasped at

beautiful." I said sincerely, but not able to tear my gaze

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 placing a kiss on my forehead. I smiled widely as

"Here you go honey." Mom said smiling widely. She placed a

so much Mom!" I exclaimed

don't stay up too late kids, you have school tomorrow." Mom said leaving. I opened the box to reveal a shimmering pink gown, it sparkled everywhere. I loved it immediately.

beautiful."

have your prom dress ready." Andrina

rolled my eyes at the both

never fancied any guy in your entire

talking about my getting a love interest every chance they

I have other goals in life to achieve.."

what?" Sophie asked crossing her arms

getting into Yale." I tell

box that mom gave me, and carried it away from my bed and into

"Oh for heaven's sake do not tell me that was

was what I wished for." I said dusting my palms against each other.

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

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, I knew how

the guarantee?" I asked them.

were sliding off my nose, I

Straight A student for

I tried not to let it get

have to sleep." I

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