Take On the World Chapter 18: Girl Meets Realization, a girl meets world fanfic

Chapter Eighteen: Girl Meets Realization

The sun shining through my window was the first thing I saw this morning. I got out of my bed and walked over to my closet when I noticed what today was. It's my birthday! I started jumping and I walked over to my laptop and started to play some music. I walked back over to my closet so I could pick out my birthday outfit. Once I was dressed I went over to my vanity and put on some eyeliner, mascara, and lip gloss.

I grabbed my bag and checked my hair one more time before I walked out of my room. I walked into the kitchen and took my seat next to Riley. I was silently humming to myself and I noticed everyone was looking at me. "Is there something wrong?" I asked. "No." they all answered. "We were just wondering why you are so happy." Riley told me.

"Yeah is today a special day or something?" Cory asked. "Not that I know of." I answered. "Are you positive?" Topanga asked. She got up and was doing something at the counter, but I couldn't see what she was doing. "Yeah." I answered. "Really because I heard today was special." Topanga told me. She walked over to me a placed a plate of pancakes in front of me.

"Happy birthday." She said to me. "Thank you." I thanked. I looked at the pancakes and noticed they were the pancakes that my mom and Topanga used to make for me all the time for my birthday. "You remembered." I said looking up at Topanga. "Of course I did." She replied. I got up and gave her a hug. "Thanks mom." I whispered to her. "You're welcome."

I sat back down and started eating my breakfast. "Caroline we have to go." Riley announced. "Why?" I whined. "Because she wants to see Lucas." Maya whispered to me. "Fine." I said. I got up and grabbed my bag before following them out of the apartment. "Oh I almost forgot." Riley said. "Happy birthday Care." Maya and Riley said. "Thank you." I told them.

We were seated at the bench outside of Cory's classroom. Riley was looking around for Lucas. It was weird having a crush on the guy your best friend has a crush on. No not weird, dangerous because if Riley found out that might ruin our friendship. "He's here." Riley announced. I turned to see Lucas walking down the stairs to us. He walked over to us and Riley thought he was coming to her. That was until he came over to me, picked me up, and spun me around.

"Lucas, I'm wearing a dress." I told him with a giggle. He stopped spinning me and put me down. "Happy birthday Care." Lucas said to me. He pulled me into a hug and I hugged him back. "Thank you Lucas." I thanked him. "I'm going to give you your present later." He told me. "What's later?" I asked. Lucas looked at Riley and Maya, I noticed that they were shaking their heads at him. "Um nothing." He answered. "I just want to give it to you later."

"Okay." I said not really believing him. "I will see you later." He told me. He gave me a kiss on the cheek before walking away. I wonder what Maya and Riley are up to. Usually Lucas would tell me what's going on, but Riley and Maya must've told him not to tell me. "What's going on?" I asked my two best friends. "Nothing." They answered. "Fine don't tell me." I said. "I'll find out." I picked my bag up which I dropped when Lucas picked me up.

I walked into Cory's class and sat down in my seat wondering what they were hiding from me. But if anything I could either get it out of Farkle or Cory.

Nothing. I got nothing from any of them. Whatever they were hiding from me they made sure it was impossible that I find out. I mean I couldn't get anything out of Farkle, which was surprising, but aggravating. Right now I was at my locker putting my things in my locker when my vision turns black and I can't see anything.

"How's there?" I asked. "Don't worry Care, we're just taking you home." Riley told me. "Then why are you blind folding me?" I asked. "For a reason that you shouldn't worry about." Maya answered. "Fine." I said. I knew there was no point in arguing with them because it's two against one and I knew I wasn't going to win. Riley and Maya started to lead me out of the school. I wonder what they have planned.

Once I was able to see I noticed that we were in my bedroom. Maya was over by my vanity, Riley was in my closet, and they made me just sit on my bed. "What are you guys doing?" I asked. "Getting you ready." They answered. "For what?" I asked. "A thing." Riley answered. "Let me guess you're not going to tell me." I said. "Yep." They replied. "Fine." I said. I laid back on my bed and waited until they actually needed me.

"Get up." Someone ordered. I looked up to see Topanga standing in front of me. I sat up and looked at Riley, Maya. And Topanga. "What's going on?" I asked. "Go put this on." Riley told me. She handed me a dress and pushed me towards my closet. I went into my closet and changed into the dress. When I walked out Maya handed me a pair of heels. I quickly put them on while Topanga pushed me into the chair in front of my vanity.

I noticed that all my mirrors in my room were covered for some reason. I sat in the chair while Topanga did my hair. "So is anybody going to tell me what is going on?" I asked. "Nope." They all replied. Topanga continued to do my hair until she announced that she was done. I felt her put something in my hair then she handed me my heart necklace and charm bracelet.

"Now you can look at yourself." Topanga said. Riley pulled me over to my big mirror. She pulled the cover off and I was able to see my reflection. "Whoa." I said slowly spinning around. "Now will someone tell me what's going on?" I asked once again. "No." Maya said. I saw that she had the blindfold in her hand which meant I was about to lose my sight again.

"I am going to blindfold you and put you on your bed." Maya said. "We have something to do, but we will be back to get you." Riley added. Maya moved over to me and put the blindfold over my eyes. She moved me over to my bed and I heard them leave. Why would they get me dressed up and blindfold me. This is not how I imagined my birthday to go.

I don't how long I was sitting, but I finally heard my door open. "Finally." I exclaimed. "We didn't take that long." Riley said. "Well it felt like forever." I retorted. "Whatever." Maya said. I felt someone grab my arm and they pulled me out of my room I think. Honestly when you don't have your sight it's impossible to know what's going on around you.

We were walking for a while till I noticed that we weren't in the apartment anymore, but we were outside. I wonder what they are doing. But asking them would be pointless because they won't give me an answer.

Third Person POV*

Riley, Maya, Topanga, and a blindfolded Caroline arrived at the hall where Caroline's party was being held. In all honesty Cory and Topanga were just going to have her party at their house until they found out what Marie and Chris planned for Caroline's party. They knew that they had to do it since it was something that they wanted for their daughter. Marie and Chris had planned everything before their deaths so all they had to do was set everything up.

"When can I take this stupid thing off?" An aggravated Caroline questioned. "Soon, we're almost there." Riley told her. "Where are we going?" Caroline asked. "You're about to find out." Maya said. They continued to walk until they finally got to the room. Everyone that was supposed to be there was there. "Can I take it off now?" Caroline asked. Instead of getting an answer the blindfold was taken off. Caroline blinked trying to adjust to the lighting when she noticed where she was.

She looked around and smiled because she remembered telling her parents where she wanted have her 14th birthday party. She looked around the room and smiled at everyone who was there knowing they must've had some part in this. "Thank you." She said to Topanga giving her a hug. "It's not a big deal." Topanga told her.

Caroline pulled away from Topanga and gave Riley and Maya a hug. "You are the best friends a girl could ask for." She told them. "You're welcome." They told her. "Now let's have some fun." Riley exclaimed. Riley, Maya, and Caroline went off and were having a good time.

They were so busy with each other they didn't notice the two boys who were looking at Caroline. Lucas and Josh were both in shock when they saw Caroline. She looked amazing and they both wanted to say something to her, but what was stopping them both were the two girls around Caroline. Tonight was going to be something special.

Through the night many things happened and Maya saw some things. She noticed that whenever Riley would try to have a conversation with Lucas. Said boy would kindly brush her off to go talk to Caroline. Maya also noticed the way Josh was looking at Caroline, but she knew that Caroline didn't like Josh. So Maya didn't have to worry about Josh and Caroline ending up together.

What she did have to worry about was the obvious fact that Lucas and Caroline liked each other. The only problem with that was Riley also had a crush. Maya had a feeling that Lucas and Caroline liked each other. She saw the interactions between the two compared to Lucas and Riley. Though she knew she would wait to tell Riley because she didn't want to cause problems for Caroline tonight.

Josh was another person who noticed somethings. Whenever he tried to get close to Caroline to talk with her. There was something that kept blocking that and that was Lucas Friar. Josh didn't understand what was so special about him, but he must be since Caroline spent most of her time with him. He just hoped that he would get to spend some time with her.

Caroline's POV*

So far the night has been amazing. "I would like to announce that it's time for presents." Cory said taking the mic away from the DJ. Everyone went over to the tables while Riley, Maya, and I went to the table near the presents. Since I was the birthday girl I had a special table and of course I wanted my best friends to sit with me. I couldn't wait to open my presents.

So I was almost done opening all of my presents and I got some nice things from friends, family friends, and family. Auggie made me a necklace which was so cute, Topanga got me new clothes even though I had enough, Cory got me three new books, Riley got me this giant panda because she knows how much I love pandas, Maya gave me a drawing me, her, and Riley, and Farkle got me a new camcorder with a tripod.

The only person who hadn't given me their present was Lucas and I was excited to open his. "Happy birthday." Lucas told me as he handed me my present. "Thank you." I said. I opened the both and I looked at the present in shock. "Care, what's the matter?" Riley asked.

"You kept them." I stated in disbelief. "Yeah I did." Lucas told me. "What did ranger Rick give you?" Maya asked. I help up the book. "What's so special about a book?" Maya asked. "When I was in Austin and met Lucas. We did this thing where we would send each other letters. I would also draw him pictures and write short stories or poems. We also took a lot of pictures. Before I left I decided that he should keep everything I gave him and he put them together into a book." I explained. "Aw that's so cute." Riley and Topanga commented.

I got up and pulled Lucas into a hug. "Thank you." I thanked him giving him a kiss on the cheek. "You're welcome." He replied. I sat down and looked through the book. My smiled got bigger the further I went into the book. If my birthday wasn't already great this just made it greater.

Beep, beep, beep, bee-. I slammed my hand down on my alarm clock. I sat up and looked around my room. I picked up my phone and looked at the date. Today was my big performance and I haven't told anyone about it yet. Well except for Lucas, but that was because he found out about hit so I had to tell him. I got out my bed and quickly got dressed. I did my hair, grabbed my bag, and left my room.

I walked into the kitchen and grabbed an apple. I was too nervous and excited to really eat anything. I sat down next to Riley and tried to hide the fact that I was nervous and excited. "Caroline are you okay?" Cory asked. "I'm fine. Why are you asking?" I asked. "Caroline you can't lie to us." Topanga told me. "Fine, tonight I have my big performance and I'm nervous, but also excited." I told her.

"Well you have nothing to worry about. Caroline you are an amazing performer." Topanga told me. "I guess you're right." I said. "She's right Care you are amazing." Riley said. "Thanks." I said. "Now come on we have school." I got up, grabbed my bag, and walked out of the apartment with Maya and Riley.

School was uneventful, but the best part is that it is over. Which means it's almost time for my performance. Instead of going home I had to the theater where we were holding the performance. I had three acts; the first two I am singing and dancing and the last one I am doing a dance.

"Caroline, you're here!" I heard someone exclaim. I turn around to see Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Walker was with me in Britain, but she runs a studio here in New York. She thought that it would be a good idea to have a show case for the students who went to Britain. "Yeah." I replied.

"Good it's almost time and you need to get ready." She told me. "Alright." I said. I walked backstage and went to my dressing room. I started getting ready for my first song so I put on the outfit for the song. Then I went to where everyone was warming up and started to warm up.

"Okay everyone gather around." Mrs. Walker said. "Tonight is the night where you show your parents and friends or whoever is out there for you, why it was a good idea for you to go to Britain. I want you to go out there and do your best. Don't worry about anything else, but performing. Understand?" "Yes." We all replied. "Good." She said.

Other people did the performances when Mrs. Walker came over to me. "Caroline it's time for your first song." Mrs. Walker informed me. I nodded and went to the side of the stage.

I waited for the music to start before I walked out on the stage.

When I get chills at night
I feel it deep inside without you, yeah
Know how to satisfy
Keeping that tempo right without you, yeah

Pictures in my mind on replay
I'm gonna touch the pain away
I know how to scream my own name
Scream my name

(I love me)
Gonna love myself, no, I don't need anybody else
(Hey)
Gonna love myself, no, I don't need anybody else
(I love me)
Can't help myself, no, I don't need anybody else
Anytime, day or night
(I love me)
Gonna love myself, no, I don't need anybody else
(Hey)
Gonna love myself, no, I don't need anybody else
(I love me)
Can't help myself, no, I don't need anybody else
Anytime that I like
(I love me)

I'll take it nice and slow
Feeling good on my own without you, yeah
Got me speaking in tongues
The beautiful, it comes without you, yeah

I'm gonna put my body first
And love me so hard 'til it hurts
I know how to scream out the words
Scream the words

Ah, la la la, la la la la la...
Anytime that I like
(I love)

I know how to scream my own name
Scream my name

Ah, la la la, la la la la la...
Anytime that I like
(I love)

When the song was done I quickly got off stage and someone else went on. This gave me enough to do what I needed to do. I ran to my dressing room and put on my outfit for the first part of my second song. I finished in time because when I got back to the stage it was time for me to go back on. I walked on the stage, but it was dark so no one could see me before the music started to play.

All the girls on the block knocking at my door!
Wanna know what it is make the boys want more!

Is your lover playing on your side?
Said he loves you,
But he ain't got time.
Here's the answer.
Come and get it
At a knocked down price.

Hey!

Full of honey,
Just to make him sweet.
Crystal balling,
Just to help him see
What he's been missing.
So come and get it,
While you've still got time.

Hey!

Get your boy on his knees
And repeat after me, say

Take a sip of my secret potion,
I'll make you fall in love.
For a spell that can't be broken,
One drop should be enough.
Boy, you belong to me,
I got the recipe
And it's called black magic
(and it's called black magic)

Take a sip of my secret potion,
One taste and you'll be mine.
It's a spell that can't be broken
It'll keep you up all night
Boy, you belong to me,
I got the recipe
And it's called black magic
(and it's called black magic)

After the chorus it went dark and there was an instrumental playing. I was quickly changed into my other outfit before the lights came back on and I continued to sing.

If you're lookin' for Mr. Right,
Need that magic
To change him over night.
Here's the answer.
Come and get it,
While you've still got time.

Hey!

Get your boy on his knees
And repeat after me, say

All the girls on the block knockin' at my door!
(I got the recipe)
Wanna know what it is make the boys want more!
(Now you belong to me) [2x]

Take a sip from my secret potion,
I'll make you fall in love.
For a spell that can't be broken,
One drop should be enough.
Boy, you belong to me (hey!)\
I got the recipe.
And it's called (black magic), and it's called, and it's called black magic!

Take a sip of my secret potion,
One taste and you'll be mine.
It's a spell that can't be broken
It'll keep you up all night
Boy, you belong to me (belong to me)\
I got the recipe
And it's called black magic
(and it's called black magic)

Falling in love (hey!) [8x]
Magic!

Once that song was done I got off stage and went back to my dressing room. I quickly changed into my final outfit of the night. "Caroline hurry!" Mrs. Walker shouted. "Coming!" I shouted back. I ran towards the stage and walked out on to the dark stage to begin my performance.

When I was done I walked off of the stage and stood in one of the wings. Since my final dance was the last performance all Mrs. Walker had to do was give the closing statement. Once everything was done I grabbed my bag and jacket. As I walked out to find everyone I was picked up by someone. "That was amazing." They said. I looked down to see Lucas. "Thanks." I said.

Everyone complimented me, but for some reason Riley was acting strange. I wonder what could have happened today that was bothering her. "Can we go home now?" I asked. "Sure let's go." Cory said. I wonder what was wrong with Riley, usually she's so happy. But I was too happy to ask her about it right now.

The next day at school, I was sitting by myself in the auditorium. I was drawing something random when I heard someone sit next to me. I looked up and saw Riley. "What's up Riles?" I asked. "I know." Was all she said. "You know what?" I asked. "I know that you have a crush on Lucas." She told me. I froze before looking at her. "Before you say anything I can't blame you for having a crush on him."

"How'd you find out?" I asked. "Maya saw how you two were acting. I told her it was just you two being friends. But then I observed more and noticed he doesn't act that way around me." Riley explained. "I can also tell by the way you look at him and when he kissed your cheek on your birthday and the way he acted last night." "So what does this mean?" I asked.

"I realized that I don't like Lucas as much as I thought I did. I can tell you like him a lot." Riley told me. "And?" I questioned. "Go after him." She told me before walking away. Wow who would have thought Riley could be so deep? But the best part was it was now okay for me to admit that I had feelings for Lucas. I'm just glad that I didn't hurt Riley.