The Middle School Struggle

Three

"LAYLA WAKE YOUR LAZY TAIL UP!!" It's 6:45 on a Saturday morning... What could she possibly want?? I rush downstairs to see what this is about.

"What is it mom?" "One of your.. Classmates is coming over today." "Who is it?" "Clarice Jones." "NOO MOM WHY HER SHE IS SOO ANNOYING AND CRABBY!" "Too bad I already told her mom yes." I run upstairs and slam my door.

I was planning on going skating and to the movies with some friends. Maybe ask for some chipotle. But no! Nobody cares what I think and I am stuck here with Clarice. I should just lock myself in here. I'll probably just take a long shower, a nap, and then pretend to take a dump or something. How long is she going to be here? I hope and pray she is only coming for today and no time else.

Why can't I just be 16?? If I was 16 I could have a car and drivers license. Then I could go wherever I want to go. 3 years to go. *dramatic sigh*

** 3 hours later **

"Oh no she's here!!!" "Calm down Layla it's just a girl and she'll only be here for today... most likely" Most likely??!?!? I say full of rage. "Sweetie if she enjoys herself here, she might come again. Her mother just started a new job and needs someone to watch her during this transition." "Can't she just go to a daycare or something?" "No sweetie." "Ugh, I'll go greet her at the door." Clarice is wearing a Tiffany blue top with a hot pink mini skirt and nude ballerina flats. She looked really cute to be honest. "Hello Clarice, welcome to our humble home!" I hear mom shouting from inside "Stop being fake Layla and let the girl in!"

"So Clarice what you wanna do?" "Hmm... I think I would like a tour of this beautiful home of yours." "First, thanks for the compliment on the house and second, you don't have to talk like that." I show Clarice around the house and she seems interested... I don't know why though. "I'm so intrigued about the history of your home!!" creepy or nah.. Next my mom took us to the movies and I told my friends to meet me there. We watched Insurgent together. I think the book was waay better than the movie. At least that was about three hours that I didn't have to be alone with Clarice!

After the movie we went skating. There was this cute behind boy at the skating rink and he was staring at me the whole time. Clarice said he goes to our school. Yes! Then we went to... CHIPOTLE!!!! I was so happy. We got home at about 7:30. Then Clarice's mom picked her up. You know, being with Clarice  today wasn't so bad after all.