Life's Long Journey

Introduction

  My name is Maya but everyone calls me May. I'm 16 years old and I live in Seattle and go to Dunnet High. I have my best friend since 7th grade, Carlie, and my boyfriend of 1 year, Zack. My Mom and Dad met at a college trip to Italy. Finally I'm into cooking, hip hop dance, and art.

  "Come on, it'll be fun!" I can hear Carlie shift  in her bed as we argue about what to do that Friday night.

  "Is Zack going to be there?" Carlie asks through the phone. I think before responding.

  "Probably. Why? Do you not like it when he's there?" I ask. Why wouldn't Carlie like when Zack's around? He's my boyfriend.

  "No. It's just that I would like I night with just me and you. OH!! How about we go to the festival over by Summers park? I herd it's the best and it's only here once every 5 years!" We've been trying to go to this festival ever since we were little. The one time we went, Carlie got sick with strep.

  "YEAH!! We should totally go!!! I also heard Megan Trainer would be performing!!" I heard her chuckle as I was the only one out of the two of us who actually liked Megan Trainer.

  "Okay. What ever floats your boat." We both got a laugh out of that one. We quickly said goodbye as I ran to get ready. I wanted to wear something cute but comfy.

  I had three options. A maxi dress that had pink and purple on it with gold sandals, a gold crop top with skinny dark jeans and light pink high tops, or a black and white horizontally stripped t-shirt dress with black converse. Just then, my phone began to ring. It was Zack! He wanted to FaceTime!

  "Hey!" I said to him as I saw his face appear on my screen.

  "Hey cutie! What ya doing?" He asked as he flopped to his back on his bed.

  "Trying to choose an outfit to wear to the Summers park festival." I immediately regretted telling him that I was going. I didn't want to hurt his feelings by not asking him to come along.

  "Oh, and when were you planning on inviting me?" He asked with a smug look on his face. I sat down at my desk to begin reasoning with him.

  "Uh... actually, it's just me and Carlie." I saw the disappointment on his face when I told him. It made me feel so bad.

  "Oh. Well, would you like me to help you choose what to wear?" He seemed to perk up pretty quickly as I grabbed my choices to show him. First, I held up the maxi dress and sandals.

  "Well?" I looked at him as he frowned.

  "What's wrong?"

  "It just looks to... fancy. You know? I mean you're going to a festival." He explained it so well. I put the dress down and grabbed my other two choices and held them up.

  "So... what about these? Which one?" I watched him as he studied them carefully. He quickly put a smile on his face when he chose the one.

  "Go with the t-shirt dress. You'll be cute and casual at the same time!" I smiled and nodded as I hung my crop top, jeans, and maxi dress up. I kissed the screen like I was kissing him then hung up. I quickly got dressed then went downstairs do get my wallet and car keys. I headed out the door and to my car. I slid into the hot car as my legs hit the leather. I checked my phone to see a text from Carlie saying "Are you lost? It's been like an eternity! At this rate we'll miss this festival and the next 3!" Her message made me giggle as I started the engine and drove out of the driveway.