The Shy and the Popular

Chapter 1

' We will be going to Hawaii for the last week before school starts again,' Vi states.

'It'll be great Lily, will Lauren let you come?'

Lauren is my mom. Lauren Wilson. Frankly, she wouldn't mind as she's alwyas been the chill type and I can't see dad being too worried either.

'Great! Mom won't mind, she never does.'

I pop popcorn into my mouth and enjoy the crunchy popcorn taste mingled with the sweet, cool ice-cream. I'm strange: I know.

'Cool, so it's sorted,' Penny states.

Just then Eric barges into my private den obviously to annoy us on purpose. Typical. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Penny blush faintly. I always thought she had a crush on my brother and that it was sweet. Now I just find it gross.

'Helloo mildays,' Eric greets in a hideous British accent. Saying that, I seriously doubt my accent is any better.

'What is this I hear about Hawaii? Am I invited?'

'No,' I deadpan immediately.

He feigns hurt by slamming his hand over his heart. I roll my eyes. There is no way in the world that I am going to let Eruic, my onoxious twin brother accompany me on a cool holiday with my friends, given the fact that he will definitely sabotage it.

'Whatever, I will be going on a roadtrip with Mike and Drew, which is so much cooler than a flimsy Hawaii beach holiday,' he says in a mocking tone.

Mike and Drew are his bestfriends and although they may seem hardcore and jock-y on the exterior, they are really sweet deep down and treat my lke their own sister. However I do not approve of their constant bike races and roadtrips. Well, I guess Eric can do whatever he wishes to.

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'Hey mom!' I chirp as I enter our lavishly decorated living room.

The walls are a deep magnolia colour and the wood floor is dark walnut. There are dimly lit chandeliers adding the perfect amount of glow and casting shadows on the magnolia. Mocha brown curtains contrast well with the rest of the decore and the late 19th Century paintings adorn the walls in a beautiful, minimalistic manner.

'Hiya sweetie- what are you wearing?!'

I look down at myself, wearing leggings and a simple hoodie. My hair is done up in a messy bun. Then I compare this to my mom's frilly, expensive black satin dress, clingling to her body in all the right places, accentuating her slendure figure. Her hair is done up in sophisticated bun and I can see diamond earrings twinkling in her airs, complimenting the dress.

Nah! Hoodie and leggings are way better!

I sigh.

'Mom, so Vi and Penny are planning a week trip to Hawaii, is it alright if I go?' I ask already knowing the answer.

Yes of course darling, have we ever restricted you from doing anything? You go have fun. But wear the latest holiday lothes I designed for you and that new navy bikini would look really stylish on you; it's bring out your eye colour!

'Of course Lily, we have never stopped you from doing things you enjoy so go and have fun! Just remember your navy bikini and those sandy coloured shorts, they'd suit your skin tone and bring out the colour in you eyes more I think.'

My predicted version is so uncannily similar to what mom actually just said. I know her too well, afterall I've been living with her for 17 years.

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'Argh this bikini is so tight on me but alas, my mother is forcing me to take it!' I mutter to myself, whilst throwing the navy thing into my suitcase.

I pack all the trendy new designer outfits that belong to my mom's beach collection, finally deciding on what to wear for the trip tomorrow. After a lot of debating and rejecting I decide on a simple, strappy yellow sundress with white stripes. It's from mom's summer collection and I hadn't touched it till now so it's as good as new. Now that I think about it, it does look a little cute I guess. I should start wearing these sundresses more often.

I lay everything outcarefully in my dressing room before turning my lights out for the night. Also, I send a quick email to dad telling him about my holiday, just for his information. He really hates it if people interrupt his business time so I wouldn't take chances really. Finally I'm all set for a good night's sleep before the hectic journey tomorrow. Something tells me that this holiday may bring out more than I am expecting.

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So here is the first proper chapter and Lily is all set for her interesting trip! I wonder what the outcome of it may be...

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Also, that's a picture of PENNY!

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Aria~