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.

my preference was Yale. I blow out the candles. My two best friends, Andrina

a small box. My heart melted at the sight of it.

opened the box, to reveal a gold chain necklace, with a simple tear drop shaped pendant.

said sincerely, but not able to tear my gaze away

go to bed, I have to go to work in the morning." Dad

smiling widely. She placed a

"Thank you so much Mom!" I exclaimed excitedly.

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

beautiful."

prom dress ready." Andrina joked.

my eyes at the both of them, they

fancied any guy in

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

goals in life to achieve.." I tell them.

Sophie asked crossing her arms on her

Yale." I tell

that mom gave me, and carried it away from

that was what you wished for!" Andrina groaned.

matter of fact, that was what I wished for." I said dusting

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

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

guarantee?" I asked them.

off my nose, I pushed

"Because you are you! Straight A student for many years!" Andrina exclaimed.

it

we have to sleep." I tell

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