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!" Mom urged.

I would get accepted into Yale.. or any prestigious college, but my preference was Yale. I blow out the candles. My two best friends, Andrina

adulthood kiddo." Dad said producing a small box. My heart

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

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

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

widely. She placed a huge box

much Mom!" I exclaimed excitedly.

school tomorrow." Mom

is beautiful." Sophie whispered.

your prom dress ready." Andrina joked. I

any date then." Sophie piped in. I rolled my eyes at the both of them, they were always so quick to talk about boys.

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

about my

other goals in life to achieve.."

"Uh huh, like what?" Sophie asked crossing her

Yale." I

close the box that mom gave me, and carried it away from my bed and into my walk in closet.

that was what you wished for!" Andrina groaned.

I wished for." I said dusting my palms against each

people know that you will surely get

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 difficult it is to get in

what is the guarantee?" I

My glasses were sliding off my nose, I

are you! Straight A student

tried not to let it get to my head.

have to

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