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.

"Quick make a wish!"

I giggled, closing my eyes, I wished I would get accepted into Yale.. or any prestigious college, but my

box. My heart melted at the sight of it.

Dad, you didn't have to." I opened the box, to reveal a gold chain necklace, with a

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

you would excuse me, I have to go to bed, I have to

placed a

so much Mom!" I exclaimed

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

is beautiful." Sophie whispered.

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

I rolled my eyes at the both of them, they were always so

you are eighteen years, and you have never fancied any guy

My friends were very worried about completely unnecessary things, talking about

in life to achieve.." I tell them.

what?" Sophie asked crossing her

Yale."

me, and carried it

heaven's sake do not tell me that was what you wished

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

that you will surely get

me not to bother that if anyone was getting into Yale, it would be me.. but I was not sure,

is the guarantee?" I asked

off my nose, I pushed them back.

you! Straight A student for many years!"

I tried not to let it get to

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

need to loosen up a little though." Sophie says pouting.