Hey there! Another fun idea came to me about a few hours ago.I've never done a solely Kelsi fic so bare with me please! I guess I decided to go for it! Enjoy!
It's Friday. But not the usual, schools out for the week, wake up in the pm's instead of am's Friday. Today marks the fourth time the girls get together and form the ultimate gossip-at-night session. The two days or so of the semester that secrets spill and words pour out. In other words, The Sleepover.
Kelsi was nervous. She had checked her room at least 4 times, catching more wrongs than rights. The pillows, fluffed up. Snacks, plenty. Music, only the latest songs. And still, she was ready to panic at any giving moment.
"Sweetie, are you alright?" Her mother questioned, taking note of her daughter's strange behavior.
"Um, yeah I'll be fine. Just making double checks on everything!" She responded while pounding her pillow to make it smoother.
"More like triple checked it. It's looks great Keels. I'm sure the girls will love it. So please stop over working yourself before you collapse." Her mother urged with supporting words.
"I can't mom! You don't understand. If I make one mistake Sharpay'll kill me!" Kelsi responded. It was true. While her relationship with the former drama star had gotten better, Kelsi still was terrified of her, and a bad sleepover could ruin her life!
"Everything has to be perfect. Just a few more adjustments." Kelsi said, to herself as she removed the majority of her music posters, replacing them with popular artists.
"That doesn't mean you have to makeover your room." Her mother responded, disapproving the changes.
"I'm not! I'm just re-arranging a few things for tonight. I promise they'll be back where they were on Sunday. Now can we pleeease do something with the living room?" Her mother raised her eyebrows.
"The only thing that will be done to the living room is vacuuming the floor. Don't move anything Kelsi." Kelsi sighed.
"Ok."
"Good. Now I would be happy to help out a bit before I leave__"
"No!" Her mother gave her a suspicious look.
"I mean, I'm practically finished. I only have to do things that only I can do now."
"I see. Well have fun ok?"
"That is what sleepovers are for mom." Kelsi said, grinning. She was going to have fun, and when the night was over, the Drama queen would treat her like royalty!
"Ok, so my flight is at__"
"5:45, but you're gonna leave at 5." Kelsi finished for her.
"Uh, yes that's right. I'll be back__"
"Sunday at 8:30 am sharp!"
"Can I please finish my sentence?"
"Sorry," Kelsi whispered as her mother sighed.
"It's alright. So I'll be back around 8:30 and I'll expect this house to be as clean as possible?"
"Immaculate," Her daughter responded.
"Ok, I'm gonna run to the store for about 30 minutes. I'll be right back."
"Ok," Kelsi responded, waving her mother off. As soon as she closed the door, her knees fell, back braced against the door, paper bag handy over her mouth. Just breathe. In, out. In, out. In, out. She checked her watch. It was 4:20. That would give her 30 minutes to freak out before her mother returned, 10 minutes to keep her cool before her mother left on her trip, and one hour to re-arrange the entire house before the girls arrived! And no matter what, everything had to be perfect. Her reputation was riding on it!
Kelsi picked herself up and set the paper bag on the table. Ryan said that in times like this, it was always good to just scream. It relaxed you. Following his advice, Kelsi clutched her back and let loose.
It felt good. She realized she would have to do that a couple more times. Boy, she could really use Jason's help right about now. Not that he could give pointers on slumber party tactics, but he could at least keep her calm. It was too bad; he, as well as the rest of the boys was playing b-ball at Troy's. She didn't want to interrupt.
Kelsi opened up her room door and over looked it yet again. She hated it that it was her turn. Both Gabriella and Taylor's sleepovers were amazing. Sharpay's obviously set the record, having the girls enjoy paid-for-pedicures on the side of her outdoor heated pool. How was she supposed to compete with that?
Regardless, she was going to do her best, and by that, she meant what would at least please the others.
She sat on the couch, careful not to touch the bed, until her mother arrived.
"I'm home!" Her mother said aloud, rushing upstairs and into her room where she carried her suitcase down the stairs.
"Do you need any help?" Kelsi offered.
"Oh no, I'm fine. Just gonna get a fruit, then I'll be on my way."
"Don't worry I'll get it!" Kelsi responded, darting to the kitchen and handing her mother a banana.
"And, I packed some banana chips in your bag, just in case you got hungry." She said, to her mother's astonishment.
"Oh, well thank you. Ok you know the rules. Don't mess the house, nothing dangerous, and absolutely No Boys!"
"Don't worry. Everything will be perfect when you get home." Kelsi responded, walking her mother to the door.
"Ok. I love you, and I'll see you Sunday." Her mother said, kissing her on the cheek and getting into her car. Kelsi waited until she was down the road before slamming the door and pulling out her camera.
She took photographs of the entire house, to make sure everything went where they were supposed to go after things were finished. Then she started moving.
You should never assume a small, short girl couldn't lift a few weights. Kelsi got to work immediately, piling books on top of each other and dragging tables out of the way. She steered clear of the living room, incase her mother returned to retrieve a forgotten item. Upon moving every seemingly breakable item and storing it in the closets, Kelsi was done. She seized the broom and dustpan and started ferociously clawing at the floor. No specks of dirt could be seen. She repeated the actions with a mop until the whole house was shining.
Right on schedule, the girls would be there in twenty-eight minutes giving her just enough time to shower, dress in newly bought pj's and get any last minute panicking out. She scrambled into the shower, scrubbing for dear life! Sharpay had been known to point out a girl's bad hygiene. After the quick shower, she got out her also just-bought and expensive new lotion, rubbing the scented stuff all over her. Her pj's consisted of a sky blue tee shirt and light purple pants. She also decided to keep it safe with her hair, pulling it back into a pony tail. And she decided not to wear slippers, who knew how long it would take deciding that?
The anticipation was killing her. They would be here any minute and she still didn't feel ready. Kelsi was about to grab her brown paper bag when there was a knock on the door. Shit! Shit, shit, shit! Stay cool, stay cool! She raced down the stairs and approached the door, taking one more look around the house.
"Ok," She said to herself, grabbing the handle. "Here we go."
I had a bit of fun writing this up, but kind of drawn between whether I should continue. What do you guys think?
Thanks
_Veronica
