Well I'M BACK! and i'm more determined than ever to finish it. So, this is the first chapter of mine with a Beta...compliments of Hell Is Freezing Over. Thanks! (: Well, enjoy the chapter!


Chapter 5: Tell It Like It Is

Alexis was indeed happy when she saw she had dance on her schedule. Mandy got it as well and when they found out, they both screamed in delight. They practically ran to their dorm rooms where Natasha was already standing.

"Did you both get your Dance?" she asked

They nodded, "And what about you?" Alexis asked.

"I got sports."

"So, when's lunch going to be served?"

Alexis shrugged and brought out her schedule. "It says 12:30."

Mandy groaned. "Why do they make us wait an extra 30 minutes? The normal time is noon, so why can't this camp do the normal thing?"

"No idea, but I'm going outside to maybe jog." Natasha said as she laced her shoes and ran out of the room.

"I think that I'll get something from the snack machine to help my hunger,"

Mandy declared. "Wanna come?"

Alexis did and followed her out of the room where she saw Erica. She saw Alexis and rolled her eyes.

"I saw you with that Brad guy…you better be careful. He's not what you think."

"And why is that?" Alexis challenged.

"Because, he's not interested in you…to him you're just a prize to be won." She replied smugly.

That did it for Alexis. What right did she have in talking about Brad like that? "I don't suppose you're jealous?"

She laughed, "Me? Jealous? No, I'm just doing you a favor. Stay away from him. Besides I wouldn't be happy if I were you…maybe you should jog around the block to loose some weight."

She walked off with two other girls behind her. Alexis was furious. That Erica was mean, and she didn't do a single thing to deserve it. The only thing she could conclude was that she was jealous that Brad was interested in her. In that case all the things she said about Brad were not at all true.

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"You're what?" Carrie's father asked in disbelief.

"I'm…pregnant."

There was silence. All Carrie could think about was… "Wow, I'll have a new baby brother a sister". That was what she always wanted. Though granted, many people deemed her lucky for being an only child.

"I went to the doctor and he confirmed it."

"And you didn't tell me? You didn't think to say that you thought you might be pregnant?"

"Honey I realize that you're worried, but it's wonderful news!"

"Do you know how many failed pregnancies occur at your age?"

"I…I'm not that old. How could you think that?"

After a few seconds, her father's face calmed and he seemed to finally accept the fact.

"I'm sorry." He began, "Just a lot of things going in my mind about this…Wow! Pregnant." He walked over and hugged his wife. He said it as if he finally understood that he was going to have another child.

Carrie smiled, and she really was happy. This was all new to her and

she couldn't help being a little excited. She hugged her parents and went straight to her room. She needed to tell her friends about this. She debated on who to tell first but decided on writing to Helen and Alexis. She could call Vanessa without worrying about long distance charges.

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"Vanessa could you get the phone?"

Vanessa sighed and turned of the TV, then reached for the ringing phone.

"Hello?"

"Is this Vanessa?"

"Yes," Vanessa replied, confused.

"Hey, it's Carrie."

"Oh. I forgot I gave you this phone number. Well, how are things going?"

"Things are going ok with Jake."

"So, you haven't told him yet?" Vanessa asked.

"No, I just can't bring myself to say it. But anyway, I called because I just got some wonderful news."

"What?"

"My mother…is pregnant!" Carrie answered.

Vanessa laughed for, "That's wonderful."

"I know! It's a little late but I've always wished to have a brother or sister…and now I will."

"Well, trust me it isn't all that great." Vanessa replied as she glanced down at Terry playing with dolls on the floor.

"Oh, you always say that."

"Well, maybe you'd be the person to enjoy it more. I'm really happy for you, though."

"Thanks. So, Anyway, how are things with you?"

Vanessa sighed, "No too great. I'm bored…and I think my parents are getting a divorce." She replied.

"Oh…I'm so sorry. Are you sure though?"

"No, not really, but I found a lawyer's card. It had to be my parents, because my grandparents don't carry stuff like that around, and I don't see any other reason for the card, then that they're planning to get a divorce. And it all makes sense. My parents don't seem happy they don't laugh. I think that they sent me over here to talk about this subject in private."

Vanessa could feel tears coming. She didn't want to be just another kid with divorced parents, going from father to mother and back again. She didn't want to have to choose between her mom or dad. She didn't want to be in this situation at all and she felt like it was her duty to try and fix it.

"I hope you're wrong." Carrie replied trying to comfort her friend.

"Me too, Carrie. Me too."

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Helen once more took a look at the mysterious picture. Questions ran through her mind. Who were these people? She didn't have the nerve to ask, though. She was afraid of the answer. Afraid that when she found out her world would fall apart. Just than there was a knock at her door. Quickly she pushed the album under the bed.

The door opened and it was her grandmother.

"Do you want to go out and shop with your cousin?" she asked in Korean.

Helen nodded. "Yeah, I would." She replied.

Her grandmother smiled and motioned her to come. She guessed they were going now.

"Chan qua man." She said, telling her grandmother to wait.

She quickly grabbed her things, including the picture. Maybe her cousin might know. She would feel more comfortable talking to her than her grandparents. So, hoping to shed light on this mystery she walked out the door and went shopping with her 15-year-old cousin, Kyong with the traveling pants helping her along.

So, yes it's short and snappy, but I hope you enjoy it. I know it was fun to write for me. Oh, and the language up there isn't real Korean. It's just how the word is pronounced. I tried to use translaters to actually give the Korean symbols, but it didn't work out :( Well, Keep on reviewing!