Cracks in the Window

"Buh dum ba dum ba dum... I wish they all could be California girls..."

Courtney was singing one of her favorite songs, "California Girls", while she was in her hot and steamy shower. It felt nice and refreshing. Courtney was really looking forward to her date with Duncan that night. She hadn't been to a Paramore concert in her life, and she really wanted to. They were probably her favorite band, along with the Beach Boys. Her thoughts strayed to three years back. Everyone thought that after TDI and TDA that they would all lose each other, but with Geoff's constant parties and the power of cell phones, they remained close. She came out of the shower and put on her bathrobe, turning off her iPod that was on her nightstand. Courtney rummaged through her closet filled with her many clothes. Since she was an only child, she got a LOT of clothes.

"Too normal." She sighed as she looked in the mirror at her prep grey sweater and off-green capris.

"Too big." She bit her lip at the sight of her oversized jeans.

"Too small." Groaning at her frustration, she ripped off her skirt and found the perfect outfit.

"Oh, too perfect!" She smiled at her perfect outfit. Gazing at her long sleeved V-Neck red sweater and light grey skinny jeans in the mirror, she sighed at herself. She slipped on a pair of Ugg boots and called her friend Bridgette.

"Hello?"

"Bridgette, it's Courtney."

"Hey, Court. Excited for your date with Duncan tonight?"

"Definitely. But I kinda need your opinion on my outfit choice..."

"Shoot."

Courtney stood back and took a picture of herself with her iPhone. Bridgette examined the picture, and then started to talk again.

"Holy crap, Courtney! I didn't even know you HAD those clothes!"

"Gee, thanks," she said as she rolled her eyes, "does it need anything, though?"

"Hmmmm.... maybe just put on some hoops and a necklace. Other than that, I think that it's perfect for a concert. All you need is your cell phone when you get there!"

"My cell phone?"

"Yeah, to like use it when they sing one of those songs where you use candles and sway them in the sky. Not a lot of people bring candles to concerts."

"The only type who do want to get beaten up everyday."

"That is so true."

"Thanks again Bridgette. See you later!"

"Kay, see you later. Hey, are you coming to Geoff's party next week?"

"Wouldn't miss it. See you next week!"

"Bye."

Courtney clicked her phone and ended the call. She looked at herself one more time in the mirror and then decided to text Gwen until Duncan came to pick her up. Though not really liking each other at first, they gained respect for each other after Courtney swiped some food from Chef, and also when they hugged each other on one of the episodes of in TDA.

Sweet_N_Sour: whats up gwen?

Luv2Draw: not much hangin with trent. u?

Sweet_N_Sour: date w/ duncan latr. i m so siked! ;)

Luv2Draw: where u goin?

Sweet_N_Sour: Paramore concert. they totally rock!

Luv2Draw: Luv them!! :)

Courtney smiled at her phone but then heard something knock on her window.

Sweet_N_Sour: GTG gwen. I tink duncan's here! laters!

Luv2Draw: have fun :)

Courtney slipped the phone into her black purse and bounded to her window. She popped some Stride peppermint gum into her mouth, and then slowly peered out the window.