Almost Romance

1: Karen

"Beep,beep, BEEP!" went my annoying alarm clock. I stretched up high and stared at the ceiling.Today was finally the first day of my senior year. I wished it was still summer with all my heart, but it seems that the universe doesn't like me at all. I know you're probably calling me crazy because it's the year most girls dream about their whole stinking lives, but you know what I'm not normal. I don't even know what the word "normal" means. All I know is that I'm dreading that huge party at the end of the year. What was it called again? Oh, ya the Prom. I've got no date and I'll probably die alone, but I don't care. I don't need a boyfriend and I don't need someone telling me what to do. You getting the picture? I'm independent and I enjoy being it. However, I have to say I'm not ignorant enough for skipping this amazing dance just because of that. I'm planning on going with my wonderful sister, Jillian, and a bunch of our friends.

"Karen!!!!!!!", yelled Jillian from across the hallway. I groaned and I practically dragged myself to her room. If I looked in the mirror I'm pretty sure I'd look like a zombie, wild hair and funky looking clothes. I don't know why, but I no longer stay still in my sleep.

"What do you want Jill? I know you're probably hyped up about today, but some of us actually want to sleep."

"Yea,yea,yea, why don't you admit it already that you're looking forward to this year? You big baby, c'mon you're the oldest!!

"Age doesn't matter. What can I do for you so I can go back to bed?"

"You're unbelievable."

"Welllll?" I said while tapping my foot on the ground. I know I was acting like a little brat, but I couldn't help it. I'm not a morning person and whoever keeps me from my slumber gets it, same goes if I'm hungry for too long. I really lose it, so I tell people not to take it personally when my head is placed straight on again.

"You know what I want." She said while smiling so wide that you could see all her teeth. And of course I gave it to her, a big bear hug with an extra squeeze. What can I say I love my sister there's no shame for that. But I was still ticked off...

"You woke me up for that?" I growled.

"Yes,yes I did. Now wake up silly!" she yelled and then she SLAPPED me across the face!! It didn't hurt, but still I wasnt expecting it. Unfortunately, though it did do the job and I was back to being my level headed, fun-loving self. If there's no reason for fighting then there should be no fighting. After the dramatic hit I tackeled Jill to the crowd and tickled her nonstop. Tickling is not violence I thought to myself while smiling devilishly down at the helpless little Jill. When suddenly I heard another alarm go off. My eyes immediately flashed up to the only working clock in Jill's room, it was 7:40 a.m.!! I pulled Jill up and made a quick dash into my room. I slipped on a pair of dark blue skinny jeans, my converse, and a blue flowy, strapless shirt with two pockets and buttons. It was one of my favorites. Then I checked the time again while placing my sun necklace on. It was 7:55, we already missed the bus!!

"JILL HURRY UPPP. WE MISSED THE BUS!!!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. Then once I was ready I flew down the stairs and into the kitchen. And what did I find? I found my sister stuffing herself like crazy with mountains of food. We just stared at each other and then I walked towards her and said, "These are the times when I wonder why you're not fat." She just looked at me blankly and then handed me strawberries.

"Here you go. I dont want you to starve to death Karebear." I took the strawberries and gulped them one by one enjoying the pure sweetness until reality hit me square on my face. I almost choked.

"Jill we have to go. We missed the bus and we have to make a run for it to get to school! Get your backpack and stop eating!!" I jumped off my stool and ran to the living room grabbing my sky blue backpack. I stopped at the door and made sure Jill was right behind me. We ran and we ran. At some point I actually forgot I had legs! I made a last effort while taking a quick turn to the left and I bumped into some guy head first! I felt a weird feeling come over me when I looked at who I landed on top of. When I saw his startling green eyes look up at me I completely lost myself in them.

" Umm do you think you can get off of me?" the guy said. I turned ten different shades of red when I realized I was just sitting on the poor guy!

" Yea, of course...I'm so-soo so-sorry." I stuttered while picking myself up. Jill was right behind me and she could tell I didn't want to talk to the guy in front of me any longer. I was frozen. I had no idea what to say. She came to my rescue.

"Sorry about that my sister wasnt looking where she was going." Jill said.

"It's ok, I'm used to getting tackled down." Mr. Mystery said adding a movie star smile. I couldn't stand it. I'm not used to drooling over boys and it really makes me mad. Before I knew what was happening, I turned my back to him and walked towards the school. Not even looking behind me once. I've never felt this way before.