Before Mackenzie Became Popular

Chapter 9: Difference

While they drove to McDonald's, Mackenzie looked out the window. Ally didn't seem to mind. She was happy about winning. When the car was parked, Mackenzie groaned when everyone has to get out.

"Aw, sis, come now! It is time!" Mackenzie and her family went inside the restaurant. When Mackenzie saw the line, she backed up. "W-What?! You expect me to go wait at this line?! That thing is crowded!"

"But mooom!! I really want to eat here!" Ally whined. "Yes, Yes, we will eat here, don't worry," then, she looked at Mackenzie. "Wow. I'll just sit down then," and Mackenzie went to sit at a spot that was empty. She took out her phone and started texting Marie, her old rival.

Sorry, Marie. For everything. Yup, you deserve more Anthony then I do. So, please, let's be friends. I moved on and I just want to end this madness. Can you PLEASE do this for me? If not, do it for you. I'm not going back to your school anymore. And now, guess what? I've become like you, thanks. Now, I hope you accept this...

Mackenzie clicked send. After that, Ally strolled torwards her.
Mackenzie looked up. "Yeah, um, you want something to order?"
"Um, already?"
"Yes!" and then, Mackenzie sensed annoyance in her sister's voice. "Sorry, I don't have anything to order," and she looked away.

"Just order already!" and Ally pounded her fists onto the table.
Everyone looked at her. "Ugh, fine. I want a hamburger, a CHEESE burger, okay?" Ally nodded and walked to their line.

After a while, Mackenzie heard a ding from her phone.
You know what? I need to think about it. How do I trust you? You took away my friends, and worst of all, my boyfriend! Girl, are you sure? We'll see...

Mackenzie didn't understand. What does she mean?
"Honey! We got the food!" her mother told her. Mackenzie jumped up.
"Move! I need to have a seat too, you know!" Ally said.

Mackenzie didn't say anything. She is just so confused about the message that her rival sent. But after, she ate her food silently. Her mother looked at her but, Mackenzie didn't even looked up. "Mackenzie? Mackenzie, are you alright sweetie?" Mackenzie didn't even budge.

"Nah, I'm good mom," and she continued eating. When done, they all went back home. Mackenzie is finally glad that they are all leaving. "Aww, but I really want to go to the park inside the McDonald's!" her sister whined.

"Ally! What is wrong with you?! You are becoming like a selfish brat! What happened?!"
Mackenzie can't take it anymore. She is tired of all that whining. But suddenly, she realized that not only had Ally had changed, but her too. She is not so very nice anymore.

"You can't boss me! And, I'M NOT SELFISH!" Ally then sulked. "Oh, shut up already," Mackenzie muttered under her breath. "Mackenzie, what did you say?" her mother turned around in the back. "Nothing," and of course, the car ride was silent once more.

When at home, Mackenzie jumped out of the car as quickly as possible.
"Mackenzie!" her mother called out, when she sees Mackenzie running inside the house.

Mackenzie ran upstairs and closed her door shut. She ran onto her bed and just sat down blanklessly facing the wall. For a few minutes, her mother came in.
"Honey? Can I come in? We need to talk," and then, she closed the door.

"Sure, have a seat," Mackenzie said, patting her a seat next to her on her bed.
"Okay so, I see you got quite pissed when your sister talked to you. You see, I know she changed her attitude but I think I know why. Do you wanna know?"

"Sure, but, since when you swear?!" Mackenzie now sat up straighter than usual.
"Heh, um," her mother chuckled, "your stepfather swears when he needs to but please, don't be like that. Ok, back to the story! You see, your sister is afraid..."
"Afraid? Of what? Me?!" Mackenzie looked away, her lips pouted.