teenage dream

007

The next day at school, Clarissa sifted through her books. Tonight was Friday which meant that it was dinner at Emily's house, then Sunday night was open mic night.

"Hey!" Lane says which made Clarissa grin. "Hey Lane." She says as she shuts her locker, walking with Lane to their shared class.

When school ended, Clarissa walked to Luke's and greeted the man with a happy smile. "Two days kid, you excited?" Luke questions, Clarissa nodding.

"Kind of nervous, but I'll survive." Clarissa says as Luke poured her coffee. "If Lorelai's stories are true, you'll do great." Luke says as Clarissa takes a sip of her coffee.

"I guess it's just nerves." Clarissa says as Jess walked downstairs. "Hey." Clarissa called which made the boy jolt as he saw Clarissa.

"Hey..." Jess trails off as Clarissa finished her coffee and paid. "I'll see you...when Lorelai needs her coffee." Clarissa says to Luke who chuckled.

That night, Lorelai went to the fashion show being held for Chilton, Rory and Clarissa opted out to stay home.

Clarissa practiced her song, humming softly as Rory read on the couch. "Do you think you'll write other songs?" Rory questioned as she turned the page.

"If I feel particularly inspired, I just might." Clarissa says as she opened her notebook and passed it to Rory.

"Read that." Clarissa says as Rory's eyes scan over the lyrics, a smile making way to her face. "My best friend's a genius." Rory says causing Clarissa to grin.

"Says you." Clarissa says. That was how they spent their night, Clarissa strumming her guitar and Rory reading.

But when the door opened, Clarissa's ears perked up. "Is that you?" Rory questions as the door shuts. "Nope." Lorelai answers as both teens sit up and turn to the foyer.

"How was it?" Clarissa questions as she lays her guitar over her lap. "Oh, fine. It ran smoothly, and the food was amazing. Michel only made three people cry." Lorelai says as she grinned at the girls.

"Ooh, a new record for him." Clarissa snickers. "How was the fashion show?" Rory questions as Lorelai tried to walk away, the woman turning back around.

"Oh, you know, I walked up and down the ramp, looked pouty and sexy, now I'm ready for rehab. I brought you two some Booster cake." Lorelai says as she walked to the kitchen.

Rory went back to her book and Clarissa stood her guitar upright. "Put it in the fridge please." Rory and Clarissa called. "Jinx!" Clarissa exclaimed which made Rory groan.

"Okay." Lorelai says with a laugh at the two girl's antics. "How's Grandma?" Rory questions as Lorelai walked over with two plates, a slice of cake on each one.

"Uh, mmm, good." Lorelai says as she stands in front of both girls. "I'm assuming that's your piece of cake and ours are safely in the fridge." Rory says pointedly.

"Hmm, you're cute." Lorelai says which made Clarissa giggle.

"So what'd you wear?" Clarissa questions as she looked up at Lorelai. "Oh, look at the time. I'm going to bed." Lorelai says as she puts the plates down.

"Nobody took a picture of you?" Rory questions in shock, Clarissa's eyes equally as wide. "Uh, no. Can you believe that?" Lorelai questions, clutching her purse tightly.

"You're holding onto that purse mighty tightly there missy." Clarissa says pointedly, sending a look to Lorelai.

"Yes, well, I really love this purse." Lorelai says, Rory and Clarissa sending each other a look.