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.

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

box. My heart melted at the sight of

gold chain necklace, with a simple

you Dad, it's beautiful." I said sincerely, but not able to tear my gaze away from the necklace.

welcome honey, 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."

honey." Mom said smiling widely. She placed a huge box on my bed. My smile grew.

Mom!"

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,

is beautiful." Sophie whispered.

have your prom dress ready."

have any date then." Sophie piped in. I rolled my eyes at the both of them, they were always

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

unnecessary things, talking about my getting a love interest every chance they

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

like what?" Sophie asked crossing

getting into Yale." I tell them.

close the box that mom gave me, and carried it away from my bed and into my walk in closet.

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

I wished for." I said dusting my palms

all people know that you will surely get into Yale, the spot

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

is the guarantee?" I

were sliding off my nose,

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

I tried not to let it get

have to sleep." I tell

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