Learning To Love

| 5 | Plan |

| Gabrielle Davis | Tuesday, September 15th |

I woke up to my cell phone ringing off the hook. I sat up and looked at the number to see that Cynthia was calling me. I answered, scared that I had accidentally slept through the alarm, but after a quick look at the clock, I realized that she just probably wanted to talk to me.

"Yes, Cynthia..." It annoyed me. She called me so early in the dang morning with a silly story that I was sure to soon hear.

′Good Morning Gabb! I had this great idea, and I had to tell you! I tried to call April, but she's sleeping way too soundly. So...you were the only one I could talk to about my brilliant plan!′

I stared at the ceiling as she babbled on and on about how hot she thought Zeke was and how she wanted to have a party so that we all could be in one place with the guys at one time and not have to worry about classes or teachers.

"Uhh, Cynth....?" I said as I stifled a yawn. "We're with the boys every day... we go to the same school... but if you have a party, then everybody is gonna show up. Even Abigail and her crew, plus her ridiculous annoying brother."

′Hmm...′ She stopped and contemplated... ′Yeah, her silly brother. I feel so sorry for Jason. I would have snapped his legs in two a long time ago if I were him. I can't believe he would steal Britney from Jason and behave as if he had every right to do it!′

"Yeah, me either. I still think we should have a small thing though, no use having some huge shebang..."

"Ok, I think I could work with that. Thanks, Gabby! Get some more sleep and I'll see you in a few hours."

"Sure thing... see ya." I hung up and let my arm fall on the bed heavily. I sighed and tried to fall asleep. After failing to return to sleep, I decided to just get up and get ready. I swung my legs over the edge of the bed and made my way to the bathroom. Looking at my reflection in the mirror.

It's been three weeks since we've settled in here, since schools started, and since we've become friends with the guys in school. The girls and I have had this unexplainable connection with the guys. It's creepy, crazy, yet comfortable. First, it started with us all meeting at school. Then everywhere we went they would end up there whether it be in or outside of school and so we just went with the flow and now we're the best of friends, but there's just this one person I can't stop thinking about no matter what.

Jason Scott.

Come on Gabs, yes he's fabulous looking, but what makes you think that he's going to notice you? He doesn't even know you exist half of the time unless he's around you. He's in love with Britney and besides, Jason won't find you attractive. Even though I kept telling myself this, I attempted to look slightly attractive. I took a shower and washed my hair with a new shampoo that I got. I just want his attention.

After my shower, I dried my hair, and then brushed it until it shone and fell in light waves around my face. I applied a little eyeliner and lip gloss and pulled on my outfit. After adding a cute clip to my hair, I made my way downstairs to the kitchen. I still had an hour to spare, so I went onto the school blog.

There was a picture of Jason — all dark brown hair and shocking ice-blue eyes. It was almost like his eyes were burning into me as I stared back at the picture. It was horrible, man...it was always me.

Why does this always happen to me? All the cute guys I like don't like me back. This will never end.

Having wallowed in my sorrow for a while, I ate breakfast and then waited for Cynthia and April to pick me up. Mom had left lunch money for me on the counter. Her new job kept her away from home a lot, but I was happy when the weekends came because I got to see her. My brother has been away for two years now, so I'm used to him being gone.