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.

a wish!" Mom urged.

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

producing 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. It was beautiful. My

not able

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

"Here you go honey." Mom said smiling widely. She placed a huge box on my

Mom!" I exclaimed

to go to bed now.. don't stay up too late kids, you have school tomorrow." Mom said leaving. I opened the box to reveal a shimmering pink gown, it sparkled everywhere.

"Wow, this is beautiful."

dress ready."

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

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

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

in life to achieve.." I tell them.

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

Yale." I tell

carried it away from my bed and into my walk in

not tell me that was what you wished

of fact, that was what I wished for."

surely get into Yale, the

Yale, it would be me.. but I

guarantee?" I asked them.

were sliding off my nose,

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

it get to my head.

school tomorrow, we have

need to loosen up a little though." Sophie says