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.

I giggled, closing my eyes, I wished 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 and Sophie clapped and

small box. My heart melted at the sight of

didn't have to." I opened the box, to reveal a gold chain necklace, with a simple

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

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 work in the morning." Dad said placing a kiss on my forehead.

She placed a huge box on my bed. My smile grew.

"Thank you so much Mom!" I exclaimed

"Not a problem honey, I have 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. I loved it immediately.

is beautiful." Sophie whispered.

your prom dress ready." Andrina joked. I laughed.

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

are eighteen years, and you have never fancied any guy in your entire life... That

about my getting a love interest every

is.. I have other goals in life to achieve.." I tell them.

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

"Like getting into Yale." I tell them.

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

tell me that was what

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

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

friends and parents keep telling me not to bother that if anyone was getting into Yale, it would be me..

guarantee?"

off my nose, I pushed them back.

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

tried not to let it get to

have school tomorrow, we have

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