Masquerade

I woke up that morning feeling so refreshed.

After, all I went to sleep at 7pm, which is a few hours earlier than usual. 

I got out of bed and to my dresser to comb my chest length fiery red hair. I was tanner than usual and my lightly freckled skin glowed against my sky blue eyes.

My younger sister, Emily, has these same eyes, but dark brown hair. So does our mom. We don't see her that much because our dad told us she's at a hospital. Which could mean two things: She's sick or she works there. I remember my mom as hard-working and diligent. She was never sick when she was around. Always ate healthy, exercised, and all that stuff. I don't wanna sound like I'm dumb or in denial, but I'm pretty sure she was a doctor. I don't really remember where she actually worked. She left when I was about 5 or 6. I tied up my hair and went down stairs for breakfast. Emily and Tyra (my older sister) were already sitting there eating CoCo Puffs.

My dad was sitting on the bar stool reading the newspaper. "Lauren, hon, why don't you grab a bowl of cereal?" he asked. "Bout to, dad. Just a still a little out of it." I replied. Ty, Em, and I were our daddy's little girls. You see, when I was born, things were fine. Mom was here, Dad didn't struggle with the bills and Tyra was really nice (haha). Then when my mom had Emily, she began to act weird. We all thought it was part of getting used to not being pregnant. Then one day my dad and her left but my mom never came back. Dad told us there was an accident and she has to be at the hospital.

It sorta makes sense if you think about it. She HAS to be a doctor. I mean she couldn't be- NO, NO, NO! Don't think like that, Lauren! How could she be sick for 12 years? Not wanting to see her family? She's just super super busy, that's all. Don't all doctors have hectic schedules? "Ren, you going to your school's Masquerade Ball, Saturday Night?" Emily asked me. "Probably... but I doubt it. No guy would wanna go with me!" I laughed and rolled my eyes. I ate a bite of my Puffs. "I heard that Prince Andrew of Tariland is an 12th grader, like you, and he will be attending your school for this year." My dad said.

"Get out! I wish I still went to Erickson Day Prep! Stupid college! This is why I'm breaking for a year. I'll be smarter than the incoming freshman next year." Tyra proudly informed us. "Yeah right. You just did that 'cause your lazy!" Emily said while throwing a Puff at her nose. "Girls, girls. Please order at the table." My dad said while trying to hide a smirk. Me and Tyra exchanged glances and rolled our eyes. "Well good for him. I honestly don't care that he's coming." I crossed my arms. My sisters' jaws dropped as their spoons hit the milk making tiny droplets of milk go around their bowls. "Your kidding me, right?" Emily questioned.

I sighed and ate the last bite of cereal in my bowl. I put the dish in the sink and washed it quickly. I went upstairs to shower and get ready for school.

Oh, I forgot to tell you about myself. I'm Lauren Alice Walker. Slightly named after the great poet. I've heard my mom loved her and read her books and poems when she was stressed. I've also heard that I'm much like her; in my beauty (what is this 1862?) and my personality. I'm a Senior (YAY!) at EDPSoSTHL (Erickson Day Preparatory School of Science Technology and Higher Learning) which is most likely the longest school name in the world. I live in a normally-sized townhouse with my awesome dad, and boy-crazy sisters. As for me, the middle child, I just stick to school and adventures, I guess. My life-long dream is to see my mom and go to college to become a teacher. I'm pretty boring so there's not thats much to tell you!

When I got out of the shower, I put on a blue and white cute sundress. amy best-est friend in the whole entire world, Rilynn gave me it for my birthday 2 months ago! I paired it with my white, light sweater and white T-straps. I fixed my hair up in a half ponytail, half down style. Emily barged into my room, unannounced  wearing a pink top and a miniskirt with gray leggings. She looked upset. "You sure look happy." I laughed at my own joke. She rolled her eyes and sat on my brown and turquoise bed. "Well I'm having boy troubles," I sighed but still listened to her, "my boyfriend, Kent, said he wanted to walk me to school but just now he blew me off for Becca Perez!" she sniffled a bit.

"Ouch, Em. How do you know Becca Perez is walking with me to school?" I asked her pulling her in for a hug. "Because! She's posted it all over Facebook and Twitter! 'Hey guys! Me and Kent are walking to school together!' AND, she wrote a heart next to the post! And apparently this isn't their first outing. I saw pictures of them at the mall, sharing a smoothie!" She was now sobbing. "Oh. I'm so sorry Emily. But I'm not so good with boy trouble. Go to Tyra.'' I told her. She put her hands on her "hips" and said "I went to her and she said that a 14 year old girl should not have a boyfriend! I'm sure she had a boyfriend!" I shrugged my shoulders. "Ugh! Whatever. Thanks for your help, I guess." Em walked out in a huff and shut the door.

I have some pretty crazy sisters. "Times like these when you need a mom." I muttered to myself. "Lauren! Rilynn is here! Tyra and Emily! Get down here; the bus will be here any moment now. I heard Rilynn greet my dad and run up the stairs. "Hey what's up?!" She said and sat next to me on my bed. "Nothing much! So excited! Spelling-Bee Practice during Gym!" I told her. Rilynn knew I hated Gym but she said "Prince Andrew's first day and all you care about is missing Gym? Luaren, what's gotten into you? Ever since Principal Mears announced he was coming, you've been down in the dumps." She fixed her dirty blonde hair and looked deep into my eyes as if she's searching my soul for a legitimate answer.

"I dunno. Just stressed. As School President, I have to make sure everything is perfect, I guess. Look, I don't know." I tried to smile but it ended up looking like a lopsided frown. "Ok, come on. Let's go. We'll be late for school.

I hope you liked it! This is my first story on here! Next chapter will be pretty cool, so keep yur eye out for it! XOXO