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 urged.

any prestigious college, but my preference was Yale. I blow out the candles. My two best friends,

small box. My heart melted at

box, to reveal a gold chain necklace, with a simple tear drop shaped pendant. It was beautiful. My friends gasped at the sight.

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

to bed, I have to go to work in the morning." Dad said placing a kiss on my forehead.

smiling widely. She placed

you so much Mom!" I exclaimed excitedly.

too late kids, you have school tomorrow." Mom said leaving. I opened the box to reveal a shimmering pink gown, it sparkled everywhere. I

this is beautiful." Sophie

have your prom dress ready."

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

eighteen years, and you have never fancied any guy in your entire life... That is not normal." Andrina tells

completely unnecessary things, talking about my getting a love interest

in life

crossing her arms on her

Yale."

mom gave me, and carried it away from my bed and into my walk in

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

matter of fact, that was what I wished for." I said dusting my palms against each other.

know that you will surely get into Yale, the spot was

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

what is the guarantee?" I asked them.

sliding off my

you are you! Straight A student for

to let it get to my head.

have school tomorrow, we have to sleep." I

loosen up a little though." Sophie says pouting. I rolled my