The story is written from the POV of Taylor Cunnington. She has five best friends, Paige Draken, Olivia and Ashley Lange, Chloe Pearson, and Annabelle Manor.
Monday, August 31, 2009
New York City
The Cunnington House
Beep! Beep! Beep! I groaned, and then got up from my bed to turn off my alarm clock. I stretched out and went over to my closet. As I looked in the mirror, I thought, "This is it, Taylor Cunnington, your first day of high school." High school was, as mother would call it, the first day of the rest of my life. I smiled as I thought of all the pranks my friends and I had pulled last year, and all the fun last year was. Was high school really that different from junior high? I sure didn't feel that different. I still had the same wavy auburn hair, bright green eyes, and long slender limbs. The only difference between my looks was that my hair had grown longer, and I'd magically grown taller. I was reaching a close 6 feet.
I rummaged through my closet until I found what I was looking for. I pulled on a light green tank-top over another white tank, and a pair of mini denim shorts. I slipped on my new silver flats and pulled on my black canvas tote, which I used as my school bag. I brushed through my hair and let it fall down. My bangs brushed my eyes. Then I quickly did my makeup. Eyeliner, mascara, some blush, and gloss.
"Taylor! Hurry up; you're going to miss the bus!" mother yelled at me from downstairs.
"I'm coming!" I shouted back. I took one last look in the mirror, and then ran downstairs. "Thanks." I told mother as I grabbed the bagel in her hand and then hurried out the door.
Monday, August 31, 2009
New York City
School Bus
I made it to the bus right on time. I walked over to where my friends were and plopped down next to Paige Draken. Her dark hair was cut short up to her shoulders. She had on an aquamarine polo that brought out her light blue eyes, white shorts, and navy sandals. In the seat next to us sat Olivia and Ashley Lange, better known as Lili. They were fraternal twins, and you could tell them apart instantly. Olivia wore a pink halter with a black mini-skirt and black flats, while Lili went for the more casual look with a red tee with gray shorts and red sandals. Lili had her long dirty blond hair up in a ponytail, and Olivia's pale blond hair was let down in waves. They both had light gray eyes that seemed to always scream innocence.
Finally, in the seats behind Paige and I sat Chloe Pearson and Annabelle Manor, better known as Belle. Chloe had her long brown hair twisted into a braid. Her hazel eyes seemed darker because of her white tee. She wore black shorts and black sandals. On anyone else, the look would have seemed gothic, but on Chloe it looked preppy. Belle was the more exotic girl, with her silky black hair and light brown skin. Her hair was in a messy bun. She was dressed in a light purple ruffled blouse and denim capris with black flats.
"Heyyy Tay!" the girls chorused. I smiled as I greeted them. For the rest of the ride, we talked about our summer vacations and the classes we were in. I had all of my classes with at least one of my friends. Plus, we were all in the same cafeteria for lunch.
The school year had barely begun, and I was already looking forward to it.