The Underdog

My name is Courtney. I'm the unpopular, gross, ugly girl. Most people think I'm strange. But anyway here's my story.

I was walking around the hallways. I was looking around at all the people. I noticed that all the girls where pretty and skinny. I went into the bathroom to look in the mirror.

I noticed something: I look nothing like the other girls. I thought about everything that can help me look more like them and fit in. Then it hit me. I have the whole summer to get in shape and fix up.

Tomorrow was the last day of school. So tonight I'm going to plan out my summer plan.

Now I'll no longer be the underdog.

2

Schools out and I couldn't wait to start my plan. I call it "Courts fabulous summer workout". First up on my list was measure my weight. I walked into the bathroom and locked the door. I closed my eyes and waited. I hear the beep. I looked down. My weight was 106 pounds.The girls in my grade weight about 85 pounds. I had my work cut out for me.

I live in L.A. so it was helpful because when it's hot I swim laps in my pool.

I didn't own any bikinis, but after this summer I will definitely own a few.

I told mom about my plan. She loves my plan. She said and I quote "Court, I'll will buy whatever you need for this plan." When my mother finished that sentence she said I swear I will. I had to ask her to get me face wash, shampoo and conditioner. Knowing her that list was going to be longer.

About an hour later she came home. With two big bags of stuff. I was happy but scared. She but what I asked for and added healthy foods, razors and shaving cream (I kinda wanted to scream in a bad way) makeup and workout equipment. This was going to be epic.

3

It's the 6th week into summer and I had already lost 14 pounds. 7 more pounds to go. After I finish with this I work on my hair and face. That will take a while. Avalon, my sister who is 2 years older than me (That means I'm 14) found my plan. She was actually was happy. I have know Idea why. I think she thought we get to gets new clothes.

Weighing myself was hard. Today was that day that I had to weight myself. 92 pounds! I was overjoyed. I ran to my mom. "Mom, guess what...I lost 14 pounds!" She was surprised. "Honey that great!"

It was 10:30 and I wanted to go to bed. I started to read a book. It was called "Twisted" I started to drift off.

Oh no! I was gaining weight. I ran in to the bathroom. I stood on the scale and waited for the beeps to end. 116 pounds! I panicked. What was happening.

I shot up breathing quickly. Good, it was just a dream. I turned to look at the clock. 2:30 am. My light was on and my book was opened. I hated getting up to turn the lights off. I stopped to look in the mirror. My clothes were to big! It sound weird that I'm happy, but that means I'm losing weight. I continue what I really meant to do then got back in bed.

4

I DID IT! I lost 21 pounds! I ran to tell my mom and she screamed. So did Avalon. Now that's that done it's it's face and hair and clothes time. This is going to be a rough one.

My sister took me to the mall right away. Forever 21 and Delias. That's what Avalon said we would shop. And there's no fighting her about it.

There, I stood and stared. The perfect dress. A perfect salmon pink that flowed perfectly in the wind.