Turning 18

Chapter Two

 April  14th

My two besties were arguing whether Edward was hotter than Jacob after watching Breaking Dawn for the zillionth time during our weekly sleepover. I didn't pay attention because I was always TEAM EDWARD right from the start. My other bestie was snoring on the couch 'cause she somehow never makes it though a movie, especially when there is air-conditioning.

Although their discussion was hilarious, my thoughts were on something else. Or rather, someone else. A very cute someone else.

"......I still think Edward looks better when he in NOT Edward. Arr, what do you think?" Stace's question pulled me out of my reverie. 

"Huh"

"That is not an appropriate response, doofus", smirked Mana.

"Looks like she's dreaming about Mr.Hottie-Pain-In-The-Ass again"

"No, I'm not!", I denied frantically, but the sad part was, even I could feel my cheeks burning.

"Yes, you are. So stop denying you are infatuated withe him, and cannot get him out of your mind", said Judy, finally waking up and all the while yawning widely.

The other two idiots started giggling.

Welcome to my life.

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Allow me to introduce myself.

My name is Chiarra Samuels. I'm 17 years old and my life is currently dominated by 3 things-

1. my family

2. my three friends

3. losing weight

My friends call me Arra, because anything else that resembles my name is just weird. I have just moved from from main-town Mumbai to its suburbs, and I don't even remotely like it 'cause I am now so far away from the rest of my friends that I feel completely isolated.

What makes the whole situation even more frustrating is that I have to keep watch over my big sister, who although  is working, can still find the time to spend with one of the guys in my area. Who is unfortunately, very cute.                                             

But who has a girlfriend.

And who will flirt with my sister.

And who will also flirt with me.

And who has the most amazing eyes I have ever seen.

Did I mention that he has a girlfriend? 

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My friends are wrong. I'm not infatuated with him. Sure I like him, but that's as far as it goes. There is something about him I don't trust. 

Here is the lowdown on him-                                                                                                                                              His name is Aden. He's so much more taller than I am and about 2 years older. He's dark but he has the most mischievous eyes I have ever seen. He's lean and plays all kinds of sports. He keeps his hair longer than most guys. He's great with kids and make anyone laugh.

And there is nothing I can put my finger on that would give me valid reason to not trust him. Most people would conclude that its the incessant flirting, but for the life of me, I can't name one guy who doesn't. Especially when Valentines Day and New Year comes along. Hell, I know guys who despite having two secret girlfriends, still find the time to flirt with other girls.

 A few people I've made acquaintances with in my area, recently invited me to a party. It was almost nice. What spoilt it was my nosy neighbours who think its OK to ask personal questions when you have never met them before.

A classic example- A girl at  the party(I think her name was Preeti) asked me very coolly and casually,

"You musht be having a boyfriend, nah?"

Doesh she think I'm shtupid? I shaw her looking shlyly at Aden, AND him winking back at her. I felt like telling her, Mind your own f*****g bushinesh, bitch!!!

Wouldn't that would make news fast.

Instead I smiled politely and said," No".

But my awesome sister(yeah, no sarcasm there), who was making sticky-eyes at Aden since we arrived at the party, just had to open her big mouth.

"Oh, she did have a boyfriend, but they broke up a few months ago. They always fought SO much. I thought they would work things out as usual. But......"

Is it normal to want to smack my sister so bad that she turns blue and purple? Bad enough to make her start crying so hard that only a true heartfelt apology and equal retribution would make her stop?

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 Most of the time I love my sister. Really. Truly. Promise. I swear( Whichever works for you). Its only sometime that I wish I never knew her.

Her name is Liana and she's 5 years older. If we had cheerleaders in school, she would be one of them. Near- perfect style, perfect hair, always polite and friendly, bigger boobs compared to mine( not that I have teeny-tiny ones) and a perfect butt.

The boob-n-butt part is creepy, I know. I can't help it, guys who like her seem to think its OK to tell me stuff like this.

Yes, I'm also jealous. But I'm mostly just frustrated. I can't seem to find a guy who doesn't drool over her. Or a guy who sees me, and only me, not look at my sister like she is a Christmas present come early.

Which is why I've given up on guys for some time.

The three things I have going for me is that I have a high IQ, a sarcastic  sense of humour(that seems to work wonders for me), and best of all, I look much younger than what I actually am.

Its not that I'm calling my sister a flake, she is just a bit slow. Which she agrees on, and therefore we are equal.

However, name one guy who- is cute/hot, won't mind me laughing at him occasionally, won't mind me not including him in everything I do and,most important, will keep calm during my intermittent bouts of craziness.

 I dare you.