From Crushed To Loved

chapter 2

When I woke up the next day I dreaded going to school. I wasn't sure if Isaac remembered me. Maybe he kinda recognized me but not really. I don't know if boys remember these things too or if he even liked me or if I had imagined things.

I almost didn't go to school today contemplating having a stomachache. My mom would've believed me cause I never lie about being sick. But I decided to drag myself out of bed anyways.

I got in the shower and afterwards changed into a grey (it matched my mood) dress that reached midthigh with some dark red ballet flats. I threw my hair up in a clip and applied some foundation, mascara and of course my favorite peach lipgloss. I didn't want to seem like I was trying to hard after seeing Isaac.

I grabbed my messenger bag and went downstairs. I had gotten up early so I decided to make breakfast. I set about making toast, bacon and eggs. Just as I got done my mom walked in.

"Your'e up early?" my mom said questioningly.

"Yeah, just wanted to ummm make you breakfast." I stuttered nervously. Dang! I thought inwardly. I don't want hed to know about Isaac. She knew that I had a massive crush on him. I think everyone knew. Probably even him. Aaaargh this is so embarrassing!

"Thanks hon but you know I don't eat breakfast. I just drink my morning coffee." my mom replied.

"Fine. You caught me. I just wanted to make breakfast for myself." I sighed

My mom just laughed and took a drink of her coffee. "Did you know that the Jacobs live here?" my mom asked.

I froze not really sure how to answer. finally I just said "Ummm actually Isaac is in one of my classes."

"Oh. Really?" my mom asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Yeah. I have to go. I you know don't want to be late. Bye! Talk to you later! I said practically running to my car.

I leaned my head against the steering wheel in relief. I hope I didn't give away too much you know, cause of mothers intuition. I sent Kelsey a text letting her know I was leaving. I shook my shoulders trying to relieve some tension then put the car into drive and cranked up the stereo. I blasted Adele the whole way there. I was in a girl power, don't need a guy kind of mood.

When I got to the school I was greeted by an overly excited Kelsey. She was once again in her cheerleading outfit.

"Are you excited about going shopping? What store should we go to first. Oh I know Claires!" Kelsey gushed.

"Ummm anywhere as long as we go to Saks." I replied.

"Saks? Oh my gosh I love that store." Kelsey said.

"Really?" I asked. "I haven't actually been since I was 10 but I remember being in clothes heaven even back then." I said getting excited.

"We totally have to go then." Replied Kelsey.

The bell rang and we walked to class together. The entire time during homeroom Kelsey kept shooting me "what's wrong" looks. I ignored them for the time being. I needed time to think. Towards the end of class I asked to be excusedI excused to go the bathroom and on the way out of the door I slipped Kelsey a note saying that I would explain later.

I went to the bathroom and splashed water on my face. I attempted to fix my hair (Did I mention that it's down to my waist? Well it is. And its light brown with natural blonde highlights and is sometimes hard to control) and reapplied my trusty peach lipgloss. I stared into the mirror trying to figure out what to say to Isaac. I kept wracking my brain for something witty to say but I ended up just giving up.