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.

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

adulthood kiddo." Dad said producing a small box. My heart melted at the sight

"Oh Dad, you didn't have to." I opened the box, to reveal a gold chain necklace, with a simple tear drop shaped pendant. It was beautiful.

it's beautiful." I said sincerely, but not able

Now if you would excuse me, I have to go to bed, I have to go to work in the morning." Dad said placing a kiss on my forehead. I smiled widely as he

honey." Mom said smiling widely. She placed a huge

you so much Mom!"

up too late kids, you have school tomorrow." Mom

"Wow, this is beautiful." Sophie whispered.

your prom dress ready." Andrina joked.

any date then." Sophie piped in. I rolled my eyes at

are eighteen years, and you have never fancied any guy

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

have other goals in life

huh, like what?" Sophie asked crossing her arms on her chest.

"Like getting into Yale." I

I close the box that mom gave me, and carried it away from my bed

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

I wished for." I said dusting

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

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

the guarantee?" I asked them.

my nose, I pushed them back.

Straight A student for many years!" Andrina

not to let it get to my head.

have to sleep." I

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