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In My Face
by
Alyson Grant
Chapter 3
Spring vacation is almost over. I was lying on my bed thinking about it. At the moment Chloe and I are waiting for Molly to arrive. She's spending the night. Molly, my best friend has auburn hair cut to her chin and an amazing personality that fills the sun. We met when we were mere children and truly understand each other. She knows so much about me, and I about her. Actually we met through our mothers who had been friends since high school.
"Hey Molly. Do you know this guy named Darien?" Chloe asked.
"Sure I do . Serena hates him!" Molly responded.
"With good reason!" I said looking up from my wet nails.
"Like?" she asked
"Yeah Serena! Spill! Like?" Chloe said.
"Ugh! Do we even have to go there?"
"Yeah! Anything for entertainment!" Chloe said.
So I told them every single reason why I hated that arrogant, rude, idiotic, jerk. And then some. I told them why I hated that look he gets in his eye when he is teasing me. So mischievous like he thinks it's funny! I did not tell them how, when I see him my heart starts to race and I get a little nervous. I left out how I love his smile that will never be just for me and his silky black hair which could never be mine to touch. I didn't even mention how he has the most incredible eyes. Or even that worst of all, I think I might possibly against what should be my better judgment which is kind of taking a vacation for the moment ... I think I may like him. Then again...maybe not?
"Hey Chloe." Molly said "What do you think about Esther Westlyn?
" I like it there. I mean after two years I have definitely gotten used to it." Chloe responded "Serena told me you guys applied and got in. It's a great school. Nice campus, teachers, and a ton of work of course." She summed it up in a few words.
One thing that is great is the fact that Molly was accepted into Esther Westlyn two weeks before vacation. I was worried that I wouldn't get in and Molly would. Which got me thinking about our friendship.
"Serena and Molly. Best friends forever!" I had yelled pumping my hands into the air. That was when I told her that I had received my acceptance letter.
"Best Friends Forever!" We had said and remembering it made me smile because I hoped it would always be true. Best friends...forever. Think about it. I mean if you really think about it ... what is a best friend? Someone you can count on and trust? Or is it someone you can randomly pick from a crowd and get this feeling and then just know? The virtues of being a true best friend is just as confusing as love. You can never truly understand it or know if you are worthy of it for sure... Molly and I fight but we always become friends again. The longest a fight has been between us, complete with those steely glares and all was two months. Two long months that seemed to stretch out into an eternity because were both too stubborn for our own good! Yet here we are and I have always thought that every time we have argued, it in turn has made us closer friends. Being a friend is as confusing as love but certainly not as confusing as life.
When Molly came over she and her mother were introduced to Chloe and Aunt Saundra as familiarly as if they were family. Which come to think of it they are unofficially. My mother and Molly's met at Esther Westlyn ironically enough. Also because they were friends I suppose it was only natural that we became friends as well.
"I think it's so cool you guys are going to the same high school." Chloe said
"Me too" Was said by two voices at the same time.
"Y'know now that you guys are going to my school. I'll have to fill you in on everything."
"Everything?" I said blankly.
"Well you can't be immature little eighth graders! Being a freshman in highschool is different. And most importantly" Chloe paused flipping her hair over her shoulder, "If you don't have a fashion sense you have to get one. Immediately. ASAP. Got it?
"Well yeah but-" Molly said.
"Look." Chloe said in a bored tone, "Luckily the school's dress code has changed from wearing uniforms to instead suitable attire. There is no little school girl uniform. Or maybe their is , which would be not looking like a little kid who needs Mommy to walk them home."
"So what do you suggest?" I asked.
"I'll help you. We can get a few things because no offense? I am sure you two need a little help. Let's call it improvement."
"None taken." Molly said quickly looking a little shocked.
Okay. I guess everyone needs some improvement. One thing about Chloe is that she is blunt and tells it like it is. Doesn't even matter if you don't share the same opinion. I guess I should be lucky that Chloe is here because if anyone can prepare me for high school it's her. She is dedicated to her studies, smart and also a great person. Also she is my cousin. Chloe is kind of a role model for me or someone I would want to be like I guess.
That night after Chloe went to the guest room to get some sleep Molly said, " Chloe is so cool but she comes on a little- " Then she stopped hesitantly.
"Comes on a little strong?" I asked.
"Maybe even a little snobby." Molly responded honestly
"True but we act like that sometimes."
"We? Who is we? Define we? You maybe." Molly said laughing.
"Oh come on. I thought we were in this together!" I protested picking up my pillow.
"I don't think so. It's you and you alone!" Molly too picked up her pillow.
I answered that mock insult by hitting her with my pillow. The pillow fight was on!
That's what is so great about the friendship between Molly and I. We can say things honestly. Agree and disagree. Good with the bad. I mean take Chloe for instance. I don't think Chloe is even a little snobby but maybe she does say what she feels a little to freely. So what? I mean I could have gotten mad at Molly for saying that about Chloe even though it's a little true but I didn't. You can't just rise to the occasion to fight over something as silly as that. That is something everyone should realize.
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"Saundra" Ilene said, "It was so good to have you here."
"Yes of course. Although I regret that my husband wasn't able to make the trip." Aunt Saundra said apologetically while gently touching her wedding ring.
"Well next time you and Loyld decide to make plans to visit tell my brother to leave his paperwork in the office!" Ilene responded laughing a little while thinking fondly of her brother who at last minute had to cancel because of a new case at his firm.
"I'll do that.' Saundra said warmly to her sister-in-law .
We were at the airport while waiting for the airplanes departure. My mother was saying her good-byes to Aunt Saundra and now my father was joining in. What is is about airports that make people chatter so much? I mean if people aren't weeping or screaming it's on and on chatter. All around us. Sammy was playing on his Game Boy Color totally oblivious to the rest of us living. breathing, human beings. What an addict! Chloe was listening to her CD player while flipping through a magazine. And I? Well I was just observing. Yeah, just observing.
Finally we heard the voice that is so standard and official informing us that their flight was now boarding. Dad hugged Aunt Saundra and Chloe. Then mother did the same. Chloe got on board leaving me with the promises that she was either coming back to Japan or I was going to come visit her in Connecticut during the summer. She also planned on helping me 'improve my image' as she put it. Her words not mine. And since when does my image need improving?
Our parents had already planned to visit each other over the summer. I guess with the last few years have been hectic because they hadn't seen each other since Aunt Saundra's father died. I suppose also that with Chloe and I attending the same school in the near future they now have the perfect excuse to get together.
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Back at school on Monday I fought to suppress a yawn first period. Oh well, I may be tired but miracle of all miracles I wasn't late for school today. Why is it that the first day back to school after a vacation everything seems like it's the first time? Or at least... time for a nap! Okay. Okay. Maybe that's just me.
Thinking about Darien and exactly why I felt the way I did was confusing. I mean I didn't like him and certainly want to like him yet I felt something about him. What I felt was, as is everything in my life. Confusing.
Sometimes if I am really upset I need a distraction. Something to get the pressure and stress off my mind. A haven. Usually that haven is the arcade but now with Darien always there it's just like school, my house and my friends. Just another stress factor. Although you might say that talking to someone like Darien wouldn't be stressful. Instead you'd differ? Relaxing maybe? Not for me. He may be cute but still a complete jerk! I remembered the last time I had seen Darien and winced at what Andrew or even Chloe thought at the time. I was so rude not that he didn't deserve it!
"Serena what is the answer to number eight?" I quickly dove out of my thoughts and looked down at my math book. I sighed and mumbled "Maybe I will just skip the arcade today. I don't even want to deal with him"
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Cool. Calm. Those are two words to describe me. Those words describe me anywhere except in Serena's presence. Only then am I the complete opposite. I should be trying to avoid her at all costs. If I know that and should do that... then why am I at the arcade? I mean I am only going to see her, say something mean and then get into a major fiasco. As usual. You know what? I am not even going to deal with this today. The only result is getting her upset and Andrew really mad.
"Hey Andrew I'm going to head home. Okay?"
"So soon?" he asked looking surprised. "It's not even 4:00 yet!"
"Yeah I know but I have to go study for this major test on Friday."
"Okay. Bye. Should I tell your love you said hello?"
"Andrew." I sighed "Don't you even start on that."
"On what?" he asked innocently.
I gave him one look that said it all and strode through those doors into the sunlight. I paused for a second shook my head and tried to clear all thoughts about Serena and what I felt towards her. Attraction? Maybe. Did I like her? Whatever it was that I felt towards her I still had to figure out.
In My Face
by
Alyson Grant
Chapter 3
Spring vacation is almost over. I was lying on my bed thinking about it. At the moment Chloe and I are waiting for Molly to arrive. She's spending the night. Molly, my best friend has auburn hair cut to her chin and an amazing personality that fills the sun. We met when we were mere children and truly understand each other. She knows so much about me, and I about her. Actually we met through our mothers who had been friends since high school.
"Hey Molly. Do you know this guy named Darien?" Chloe asked.
"Sure I do . Serena hates him!" Molly responded.
"With good reason!" I said looking up from my wet nails.
"Like?" she asked
"Yeah Serena! Spill! Like?" Chloe said.
"Ugh! Do we even have to go there?"
"Yeah! Anything for entertainment!" Chloe said.
So I told them every single reason why I hated that arrogant, rude, idiotic, jerk. And then some. I told them why I hated that look he gets in his eye when he is teasing me. So mischievous like he thinks it's funny! I did not tell them how, when I see him my heart starts to race and I get a little nervous. I left out how I love his smile that will never be just for me and his silky black hair which could never be mine to touch. I didn't even mention how he has the most incredible eyes. Or even that worst of all, I think I might possibly against what should be my better judgment which is kind of taking a vacation for the moment ... I think I may like him. Then again...maybe not?
"Hey Chloe." Molly said "What do you think about Esther Westlyn?
" I like it there. I mean after two years I have definitely gotten used to it." Chloe responded "Serena told me you guys applied and got in. It's a great school. Nice campus, teachers, and a ton of work of course." She summed it up in a few words.
One thing that is great is the fact that Molly was accepted into Esther Westlyn two weeks before vacation. I was worried that I wouldn't get in and Molly would. Which got me thinking about our friendship.
"Serena and Molly. Best friends forever!" I had yelled pumping my hands into the air. That was when I told her that I had received my acceptance letter.
"Best Friends Forever!" We had said and remembering it made me smile because I hoped it would always be true. Best friends...forever. Think about it. I mean if you really think about it ... what is a best friend? Someone you can count on and trust? Or is it someone you can randomly pick from a crowd and get this feeling and then just know? The virtues of being a true best friend is just as confusing as love. You can never truly understand it or know if you are worthy of it for sure... Molly and I fight but we always become friends again. The longest a fight has been between us, complete with those steely glares and all was two months. Two long months that seemed to stretch out into an eternity because were both too stubborn for our own good! Yet here we are and I have always thought that every time we have argued, it in turn has made us closer friends. Being a friend is as confusing as love but certainly not as confusing as life.
When Molly came over she and her mother were introduced to Chloe and Aunt Saundra as familiarly as if they were family. Which come to think of it they are unofficially. My mother and Molly's met at Esther Westlyn ironically enough. Also because they were friends I suppose it was only natural that we became friends as well.
"I think it's so cool you guys are going to the same high school." Chloe said
"Me too" Was said by two voices at the same time.
"Y'know now that you guys are going to my school. I'll have to fill you in on everything."
"Everything?" I said blankly.
"Well you can't be immature little eighth graders! Being a freshman in highschool is different. And most importantly" Chloe paused flipping her hair over her shoulder, "If you don't have a fashion sense you have to get one. Immediately. ASAP. Got it?
"Well yeah but-" Molly said.
"Look." Chloe said in a bored tone, "Luckily the school's dress code has changed from wearing uniforms to instead suitable attire. There is no little school girl uniform. Or maybe their is , which would be not looking like a little kid who needs Mommy to walk them home."
"So what do you suggest?" I asked.
"I'll help you. We can get a few things because no offense? I am sure you two need a little help. Let's call it improvement."
"None taken." Molly said quickly looking a little shocked.
Okay. I guess everyone needs some improvement. One thing about Chloe is that she is blunt and tells it like it is. Doesn't even matter if you don't share the same opinion. I guess I should be lucky that Chloe is here because if anyone can prepare me for high school it's her. She is dedicated to her studies, smart and also a great person. Also she is my cousin. Chloe is kind of a role model for me or someone I would want to be like I guess.
That night after Chloe went to the guest room to get some sleep Molly said, " Chloe is so cool but she comes on a little- " Then she stopped hesitantly.
"Comes on a little strong?" I asked.
"Maybe even a little snobby." Molly responded honestly
"True but we act like that sometimes."
"We? Who is we? Define we? You maybe." Molly said laughing.
"Oh come on. I thought we were in this together!" I protested picking up my pillow.
"I don't think so. It's you and you alone!" Molly too picked up her pillow.
I answered that mock insult by hitting her with my pillow. The pillow fight was on!
That's what is so great about the friendship between Molly and I. We can say things honestly. Agree and disagree. Good with the bad. I mean take Chloe for instance. I don't think Chloe is even a little snobby but maybe she does say what she feels a little to freely. So what? I mean I could have gotten mad at Molly for saying that about Chloe even though it's a little true but I didn't. You can't just rise to the occasion to fight over something as silly as that. That is something everyone should realize.
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"Saundra" Ilene said, "It was so good to have you here."
"Yes of course. Although I regret that my husband wasn't able to make the trip." Aunt Saundra said apologetically while gently touching her wedding ring.
"Well next time you and Loyld decide to make plans to visit tell my brother to leave his paperwork in the office!" Ilene responded laughing a little while thinking fondly of her brother who at last minute had to cancel because of a new case at his firm.
"I'll do that.' Saundra said warmly to her sister-in-law .
We were at the airport while waiting for the airplanes departure. My mother was saying her good-byes to Aunt Saundra and now my father was joining in. What is is about airports that make people chatter so much? I mean if people aren't weeping or screaming it's on and on chatter. All around us. Sammy was playing on his Game Boy Color totally oblivious to the rest of us living. breathing, human beings. What an addict! Chloe was listening to her CD player while flipping through a magazine. And I? Well I was just observing. Yeah, just observing.
Finally we heard the voice that is so standard and official informing us that their flight was now boarding. Dad hugged Aunt Saundra and Chloe. Then mother did the same. Chloe got on board leaving me with the promises that she was either coming back to Japan or I was going to come visit her in Connecticut during the summer. She also planned on helping me 'improve my image' as she put it. Her words not mine. And since when does my image need improving?
Our parents had already planned to visit each other over the summer. I guess with the last few years have been hectic because they hadn't seen each other since Aunt Saundra's father died. I suppose also that with Chloe and I attending the same school in the near future they now have the perfect excuse to get together.
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Back at school on Monday I fought to suppress a yawn first period. Oh well, I may be tired but miracle of all miracles I wasn't late for school today. Why is it that the first day back to school after a vacation everything seems like it's the first time? Or at least... time for a nap! Okay. Okay. Maybe that's just me.
Thinking about Darien and exactly why I felt the way I did was confusing. I mean I didn't like him and certainly want to like him yet I felt something about him. What I felt was, as is everything in my life. Confusing.
Sometimes if I am really upset I need a distraction. Something to get the pressure and stress off my mind. A haven. Usually that haven is the arcade but now with Darien always there it's just like school, my house and my friends. Just another stress factor. Although you might say that talking to someone like Darien wouldn't be stressful. Instead you'd differ? Relaxing maybe? Not for me. He may be cute but still a complete jerk! I remembered the last time I had seen Darien and winced at what Andrew or even Chloe thought at the time. I was so rude not that he didn't deserve it!
"Serena what is the answer to number eight?" I quickly dove out of my thoughts and looked down at my math book. I sighed and mumbled "Maybe I will just skip the arcade today. I don't even want to deal with him"
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Cool. Calm. Those are two words to describe me. Those words describe me anywhere except in Serena's presence. Only then am I the complete opposite. I should be trying to avoid her at all costs. If I know that and should do that... then why am I at the arcade? I mean I am only going to see her, say something mean and then get into a major fiasco. As usual. You know what? I am not even going to deal with this today. The only result is getting her upset and Andrew really mad.
"Hey Andrew I'm going to head home. Okay?"
"So soon?" he asked looking surprised. "It's not even 4:00 yet!"
"Yeah I know but I have to go study for this major test on Friday."
"Okay. Bye. Should I tell your love you said hello?"
"Andrew." I sighed "Don't you even start on that."
"On what?" he asked innocently.
I gave him one look that said it all and strode through those doors into the sunlight. I paused for a second shook my head and tried to clear all thoughts about Serena and what I felt towards her. Attraction? Maybe. Did I like her? Whatever it was that I felt towards her I still had to figure out.