Claire was still jumping happily around the room. She ran over to her sound system, courtesy of the Blocks, and popped in her favorite CD. While Massie just sat on her bed,
Eh-mygod, She thought, how is this possible? Claire is richer than I am! Kuh-laire, the I'm-so-poor-that-all-I-can-afford-is-Keds, Claire?
Massie entered our world again to hear Bean making some noise. She realized she was petting her to hard, so she stopped. Sorry Beanie. She put her dog down on the bed and walked over to Claire.
"You know, you might not get all the money." She said, a tiny smile appeared on her lips, but she quickly forced it away. Then she wondered why was she trying to ruin this moment for her friend?
Claire stopped, "Yeah I know, but even if there's a lot more winners, we still get some cash!" Massie smiled while holding in her gut. Her friend was ruining this for her!
One thing though, what was she ruining?
Massie sighed, and retreated to her bed. "Kuh-laire, don't forget tomorrow's Friday," She smiled as she picked up Bean. "Since there's no school tomorrow, and you got money," She said rubbing her fingers together to express it. "Maybe we could go shopping, so you'll be ready."
Claire's face lit up. "That would be ah-mazing." Massie giggled to herself, it was funny to see Claire slowly pick up their lingo.
"Well, do you wanna come over now so we can plan it? I mean of course we have to go with the others." Claire walked over to her stereo and turned it off, she turned around.
"Let's go," she flashed a big smile, and followed Massie out Claire's room.
At the edge of the hall, Massie tightened her robe around herself. She tapped her foot impatiently for Claire, who was putting on a coat and shoes. She envied her, because Massie would have to cross the wet spring lawn in slippers and a robe.
Claire came down the hall. Then Massie spun on her heel and opened the door. A cool breeze rushed in. Massie put down Bean, and told her to run home. Bean did likewise just, having fun on the way.
Massie smiled as she and her friend walked across the cool lawn to her house. She opened the door, and felt the warmth embrace her. Massie waved to her dad, as they passed the den, where he was reclining.
He put a finger up to his mouth. Massie rolled her eyes; her mom was already asleep. So they quietly ran up the stairs into Massie's room, where Bean was already situated.
Massie rushed onto her computer, and logged in. Kristen, Dylan, and Alicia, were all on. She told them what had happened, and gave them the details for tomorrow.
Feeling accomplished she printed the details out for Claire. She signed off, and spun around to see Claire, lying on her bed exhausted. She smiled. "Kuh-laire, they're all happy for you, and can't wait for tomorrow."
Massie stood up and walked over to the bed. She sat on it, and gave the paper to Claire. Who rolled off the bed, said a quick good bye, and walked to the guesthouse.
Massie laid on her bed. Then perked up. Hello? Mall tomorrow, yeah. Time to get ready. So she pulled out her mannequin and started collaborating her outfit.
Then, retreated to her bed. She wiggled in to the soft covers, and pulled them up to her chin. Closed her eyes, and let sleep overcome her.