Underneath The Face Mask

I just couldn't stop screaming! My forehead and cheeks were bright pink and I had little red blotches everywhere on my face! How could I face anyone now! I heard someone banging on the door and backed away from it.

"Mia, are you okay? What's wrong? Is your face okay?" That was Lilly. At least her face is okay. It didn't get ate away by a freaking face mask! I just sat there on the floor, waiting for someone else to ask how I was. There was NO WAY I was leaving this bathroom!

"Mia, you do know that this door is not locked right? We could come in any minute." Oh no! I leaped up and ran over to the door just as it was opening. I pushed it shut really hard and locked the door knob. I could hear footsteps on the other side.

"Lilly, Michael, what happened? We heard screaming. Where's Mia at?" That was their mom. This is so humiliating! First my broken arm, then that looney taxi driver, and now my face!

"Mia, are you in there? Is everything all right?" I guess Mr. Moscivites decided to come out of hiding when he heard me scream. I guess I should answer them before they break down the door to get to me.

"I'm okay. It's just, I left the face mask on too long and my face is really irritated. I don't want to come out until it gets better, please." Smooth, I know.

"Well, if your sure, Mia. There's some cream in the medicine cabinet that might help it. If it doesn't get better in 30 minutes, we should really take a look at it. Okay, sweetheart?" Just like a mother. I got up and went over to the cabinet and pulled out this tube with cream inside. It said it's supposed to help with red, itchy, irritated skin. I hope it helps!

"Thanks and I'll tell you if it doesn't get better." I heard them walk away. I wonder if Michael and Lilly are still out there? Michael probably thinks I'm a big dork now! Why did I ever think I might have a chance with him anyway? I mean, come one, Mia! He's a senior, he's extremely hot, he's smart, and he's your best friend's older brother!

So, I applied the cream to my face and put it back into the cabinet. I sat on the rug and reached for a magazine. I guess I'll just wait for about 30 minutes and then see how it looks. I don't think I can stand to look in the mirror again. So, I sat there for about 10 minutes, when all of a sudden there was a light knock on the door. I wonder who that is?

"Mia, it's Michael. I just wanted to see how you were doing? Is your face any better?" I didn't know. I got up and went over to the mirror. It wasn't as pink, but it itched now. The blotches hadn't gone away yet, though. In other words, I still looked like a freak.

"Well, it looks about the same. It's starting to itch, too." This is so great! I'm here talking about my stupid red face to the boy that I secretly have a crush on! How could my life get any better?

"You know, you don't have to stay in the bathroom. We won't laugh. I mean, I have to see Lilly everyday, so I'm sure it can't be any worse than that." I laughed a little when I heard Lilly holler "I heard that," from across the room.

"I know, but I'd just rather wait at least 20 more minutes. Tell Lilly that."

"Well, okay. I guess I can't get you to come out. I brought you some snacks, though, in case your answer would be no. Just open the door a little and I'll hand them to you. Don't worry, I promise that I won't look." I went over to unlock the door. He handed me a bag of chips and a soda. I then shut the door after he had removed his hand.

"Thanks."

"Anytime, Thermopolis. See you in 20 minutes, right?" I smiled a little. Michael can be so sweet at times.

"Right." I went back to my little rug and sat down to eat my chips. I hope 20 minutes passes my quickly.

20 minutes later: Well, I guess I should face the mirror again. I really, really hope it's better this time! I walked over slowly with closed eyes. First I opened one and then the other. The blotches had gone away, but my face was still a bright pink. It looked like someone had painted my face pink. But I did promise I would come out in 20 minutes, so I better before they start bugging me again. I unlocked the door and poked my head out to see if anyone was around. I didn't see anyone, so I made my way slowly over to the couch. I was almost there, when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I gasped and turned around. There stood Michael without his shirt on! He smiled a little at me.

"I guess I should make a note of never to touch you on the shoulder with out saying something first, huh? So, how are you doing?" I just stood there wishing the ground would swallow me whole.

"Well, the blotches went away but my face is still pink, as you can see. You can laugh if you want to. I know you're just trying to be nice."

"Oh, it's not that bad. It'll get better, don't worry. Anyway, Lilly went to put on her pajamas, so she should be back soon." As if on cue, Lilly came out of her bedroom but stopped when she saw me. Oh boy, here it comes!

"So, you decided to come out of hiding? It's about time." I could tell she was about to fall over with laughter. Just then, she exploded. First with giggles and then with shouts of laughter. I didn't see anything funny about it! Neither did Michael, obviously, because he smacked her over the head.

"Shut up, Lilly! You have no room to laugh. Her's is an improvement over yours." So, that made them start arguing. I went over and sat down on the couch. I just wish my mom would come home and rescue me from all of this.

(Author's Note: Okay, I gotta go eat supper, so here it is! I'll try and update tomorrow if I can. Don't forget...review!)