Massie Block
Massie wheeled her Prada suitcase out of the airport, searching for Rivera's limo. Alicia's family had kindly accepted Massie to stay over at their place during her one-month visit. Massie's heart soared, and she couldn't wait to see Alicia, her beta and best friend. They would have so much to catch up! She pictured late-night girl talks, gossips and secrets whispered and traded. She wondered how the rest of the PC was doing. High school must be tough, but she trusted her friends to still be at the top.
A black Lincoln stopped in front of Massie, and the driver rolled down the windows. "Are you Miss Massie Block?" Massie gave a quick nod and climbed into the soft, leather seat. After the driver had settled with her luggage, they sped along the highway, and Massie looked around the car for Alicia.
"Where's Alicia?" she questioned, lightly rapping on the window separating the driver and passengers.
"Miss Rivera is at home, hosting a sleepover with her friends." was the reply. Massie's mood brightened. How thoughtful of Alicia to invite the whole PC over! She missed her Friday night sleepovers!
An hour later, the limo stopped in front of the Rivera Estate. Massie climbed out of the car and ran towards the door, eager to see her old friends. She burst through the door and hurried up the stairs towards Alicia's bedroom. She heard girls' voices inside and wondered what her friends might be doing.
"Surprise!" Massie pushed open the door and chirped. Four girls were sitting on the ground, their eyes wide with shock, staring at Massie. Then Massie gasped, looking more surprised then others. Those were nawt the PC girls!
"Massie? Is that you?" A girl with tanned skin and gleaming black hair rose from the floor. Alicia. "Oh my gosh, you're back?!" Her brown eyes flashed.
"Leesh, who are those girls? Where's the Pretty Committee?" Massie demanded, feeling confused. Alicia glanced at the three girls who were still staring at Massie, and her face reddened.
"Oh, this is Danger-us, my best friends." she introduced, her gaze flickering between Massie and her clique. Massie's guts tightened.
One of the Danger-us frowned and started laughing. "That was a dramatic entrance!" The other two glared at Massie, looking annoyed.
"Well, Massie, why don't you have the maid to show you the guest room? You see, my friends and I are having a sleepover here, and you sorta interrupted us..." Alicia began, her expression now impatient. Massie was taken back. The old Alicia would never dare to speak to her like that!
"Wow, I see now you've replaced your friends with these girls. Leesh, what a huge disappointment." Massie stormed away, tears gathering in her amber eyes. Why would she assume everything would be back to normal? Behind her, Alicia slammed the door and she heard someone said "What is her problem?"