Wheels

Chapter 1

It was officially the last day of summer. The only plans I had were to spend the day at the pool with my boyfriend Craig.
I woke up to the sound of my alarm.
Call me crazy but I've been preparing myself to wake up earlier so that I wasn't a complete zombie the first day of school.
Besides Craig's picking me up earlier today because he has something "special" planned. I got out of my comfortable bed and got ready for the day. I walked downstairs to the empty kitchen. My older and younger brother were obviously still sleeping. My younger brother, Ethan, was 12 and tomorrow was his first day of middle school. My older brother, Austin, was 17 and he was a senior so he needs as much sleep as possible. I walked over to the fridge and grabbed a water bottle along with a apple. I'm not much of a breakfast person. I ran back upstairs while drinking my water. I closed my door and put my earbuds in. I guess music just motivates me to get the day started. I looked at my outfit I planned out yesterday night for today's date with Craig. I took the last bite of my apple and threw it in the trash next to my desk. I walked into my bathroom and pulled my hair back into a messy bun while I started my morning routine. First I grabbed my toothbrush and started to brush my teeth, then I rinsed my mouth with mouthwash. I looked in the mirror and grabbed my face wash and started to wash then rinse. Basic morning routine, I then grabbed my makeup bag that was in the drawer and put on my mascara, waterproof mascara, because if not well that would be a disaster. I looked back into the mirror and noticed my dark under eyes I sighed. Usually they aren't that dark I sighed again great just my luck. I decided to put that aside and work on my hair I'm thinking today's a braid kind of day. But what kind of braid oh a French braid that'll work. I started to work on my hair till it looked the best I could've made it. I walked back to my dresser and grabbed my outfit well I guess this will have to do. I quickly changed into my floral bikini with my shorts and tank top covering. I grabbed my sandals and my bag which held my sunscreen, sunglasses, hairbrush, and towel and made my way back downstairs. This time the kitchen wasn't as quiet. There at the table was Ethan and Austin fighting over who got the toy out of the cereal box.
"Are you guys seriously fighting over something as small as who gets the toy in a cereal box?!" I asked
"Well duh this month it's power rangers!" Ethan explained.
"Well not like it's my business but personally I think Ethan should get it besides Austin your 17 you should be looking for a job." I responded.
"Ha!" Ethan said while grabbing the toy out of Austin's hand.
"So what are your guys plans for the day?" I asked while scrolling through Instagram
"Well I'm going to the skate park" Ethan said while chewing on his cereal.
I shot him a disgusted glare.
"Could you please chew with your mouth closed."
"Sorry" he said once again with food in his mouth.
I rolled my eyes.
"I'm going to Allison's house for a full on make out session."  Austin said
"Geesh okay why don't you paint us a picture while your at it." Ethan responded.
"Lemme guess your going to spend the last day of summer with your lame old boyfriend at the pool cuddling." Austin said
"No!" I stated
"Oh really what are you doing then." Austin asked
"I need to go and get ready!" I said changing the subject and walking away.
I went upstairs to go tell my mom that I'll be leaving in an hour. I'm not gonna go into much details because she simply said where you going and gave me permission, nothing all that interesting.
I checked my phone and noticed I got a text.
Hey Claire, still up for that date? I'll be there in 10 make sure to answer the door don't want Ethan answering it again and making fun of me for 5 minutes. ;)
~Craig
I laughed while reading it then responded with...
Hey Craig, yup still up for that date. Don't worry I'll be the one to answer the door ;)
~Claire
Then he responded with
Ok great can't wait :)
~Craig
I put my phone in my bag while heading back downstairs, I quickly went to the bathroom and went outside to wait on the bench. I pulled out my phone and looked at the time 10:35. Few minutes late that's okay. I began to scroll through Instagram, then check my snapchat, then I looked through my Twitter, and then I checked those all again to see if anyone posted anything again. I then sat there looking at the driveway for awhile then checked the time again. 11:00. 30 minutes late? Where is he? I texted him
Hey Craig you still up for that date?
I waited for a response but nothing happened. I looked at my phone 11:30?!
I sighed I guess he's not taking me. I walked inside to see Ethan buckling his helmet and grabbing his skateboard.
"Wait Ethan!" I called out
"Why are you here!?" He surprisingly said.
I looked down at my bag "I decided not to go out with him today."
"You got stood up?" He said while patting my back.
I nodded as a single tear went down my cheek.
"Hey it's okay why don't you come to the skatepark with me?" He asked
I nodded while rubbing the tears off my face.
"Great! Okay but you need to change."
"Right okay!" I said while practically running upstairs. I tossed my bag on my bed and changed out of my bathing suit and into a pair of shorts and a black tank top with a flannel wrapped around my waist. I slipped a pair of converse on and threw my hair up into a high ponytail and ran downstairs to see Ethan showing a piece of bacon in his mouth.
"Ready?" He mumbled while avoiding making eye contact.
"I'm not stupid Ethan there's a piece of bacon in your mouth as I speak."
He grabbed his sunny d and swallowed the bacon.
"That's disgusting." I replied.
"You know you need to know how to skate."
"Who says I can't?" I said while grabbing Austin's skateboard then running outside.
What can I say I have two brothers.
I began to ride the skateboard while Ethan tried to catch up.
Once we got to the skatepark I saw something I could never un see again.
There was Craig making out with the third most popular girl in the school, Ashley Ray, me and Craig have been together for over a year and I never expected him to do that to me. I turned around and headed back home feeling heartbroken, crying the whole way back. Good thing I had that waterproof mascara on.
"Claire!" I heard Ethan call out from behind me.
I turned around and saw him riding towards me.
Once he got to me he hugged me and wouldn't let go.
"I'm so sorry" he said while squeezing me.
"Let's just go home."
I felt him nod since his body was squeezed against mine.
I decided to walk home while Ethan rode home while holding Austin's board.
Once I got home I threw myself on my bed and cried and continued to cry. Because truthfully I was in love with Craig and there's no way I'll ever be that in love again. I was watching movies all day in my room when I heard my phone go off. I looked at it and it was a text from Craig.
Hey babe I'm so sorry I didn't get to go on that date like I promised my mom started feeling sick so I stayed home all day and helped her. Hope you understand
~Craig
I got sick to my stomach I hated when people lied to me I decided to text him back something a little cruel.
I didn't know a part of helping your mom feel better was to go makeout with Ashley Ray. Screw you!
~Claire
I shut my phone down as soon as I saw the sign were it tells you if they read it.
I looked at the time and it was 10:30 pm. Well tomorrow's the first day of being a sophomore and I need some rest. I turned off the tv and my lamp. I set my alarm and went to sleep.
Tomorrow was a big day.