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!" Mom urged.

into Yale.. or any prestigious college, but my preference

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

gold chain necklace, with a simple tear drop shaped pendant. It

sincerely, but not able to tear my gaze away from the necklace.

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 placing a kiss on

She placed a huge box on my bed. My smile grew.

"Thank you so much Mom!"

tomorrow." Mom said leaving. I

this is beautiful." Sophie whispered.

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

you might not have any date then." Sophie piped in. I rolled my eyes at the both of them,

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

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

in

asked crossing her arms on her chest.

"Like getting into Yale."

carried it away from my bed and into my walk in

heaven's sake do not tell me that was what you wished for!" Andrina

wished for." I said dusting my palms

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

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

what is the guarantee?"

sliding off my nose, I pushed them back.

Straight A student

let it

tomorrow, we have to

"You need to loosen up a little though." Sophie