Double threat

Chapter 1 *Edited by-Directionerlove98*

"Shel, do we really have to go today? Can't we go tomorrow, when I'm actually awake?" I said unenthusiastically. 

"Hmmm, Let me think." Shelby said sarcastically. Then after a brief pause she said  a simple, yet irritating,"No". 

 I open my eyes just long enough to look at the alarm clock to my right.

4:26

"It's 4 in the morning. Leave my room or die!" I shout.

I'm tired as can be. I stayed up till 2 watching funny Youtube videos, and I really don't need Shelby breathing down my neck just 2 hours later! How am i supposed to survive another day with just 2 hours of sleep?

"Monica," Shelby starts, " Its 4"

 I interrupt her quickly. "I got that."

"In the AFTERNOON! You've been sleeping for 14 hours!! Get you biracial ass off that bed and get ready! The circus performance starts at 7 and you know how long it will take you to get ready, and don't forget we have to stand in line forever just to find our seats! This performance is supposed to be packed!"

I suddenly have a strange thought that freaks me out, but maybe its the sleep talking.

"Shelby...How did you get in my house? And how would you know how long i've been sleeping?"

I didn't think I gave her a key yet, I mean we're best friends so its bound to happen sometime, and i was pretty sure all the doors were locked. 

Shelby sighed." Your mom let me in the door. Duh. I asked where you were and she said your room. So I went up here and found you sleeping. After seeing you knocked out,  I came back down and asked her how long you've been out and she said since around 2 or 3. It doesn't take a genius to figure out the math, especially since you've never stayed up longer than two in your life." 

By the end of her rant, she has gone through my closet and picked out an outfit for me.

"I assume you want to wear your cute white booty shorts that are comfortable and  make your ass look good, which reminds me I want to borrow these on a date with Eric sometime. And then since it's hot out, i thought you might want to wear your cute purple tank with the belt you have. Do you know which one i'm talking about?"

I knew exactly which one she was talking about. It's probably my favorite tank top. The top is what you'd consider shaggy or frilly in a way, but its pretty sexy and not at all little-kid-ish. And the purple isn't like a deep purple, but like an electric purple that really compliments my caramel like skin tone.  Oh and like the belt, the straps are also a zebra print and they cross in the back. Overall, its a pretty damn cute tank top and it makes me look good. 

"Man do you know me all to well. That outfit is 'perfecto'," I said with a fake Italian accent and kissed my fingers, "and its in my 3rd drawer, I don't know why it wasn't hung up. BY the way, did I tell you how cute you are looking today?" 

Shelby is wearing a mini skirt, but not a slutty one you'd see in playboy. A ,maybe, one inch above the knee one, and it hugs her curves very nicely. The top she is wearing is one that i bought her for her 19th birthday, which was about 3 months ago. It's a short sleeved shirt and what i like to call a quarter sleeved shirt.  It' sparkly and shaggy so when she moves even the littlest bit you see more sparkles. Did i mention it's silver? The ensemble is definitely cute!

"Don't try the flattering with me Mo. It's 5 already, and we have to head out by 6 if we want to get there by 6:30. So, go get ready pronto.  I guess if I have to be your mother, along with the already challenging position of  your best friend,  I'll iron your clothes. Is the iron still in your closet, on the right, under that shoe box with the cute shoes in it that you're never going to wear?" After listening to yet another rant within the last ten min, I'm completely irritated. 

"Yes Mother, and i told you i'm saving those shoes for a special occasion. You know maybe i'll get a hot date sometime soon? Then i could wear those on the date and look sexy while i do. "

 It's been a while since i've gone on a date, but not because i'm like the hunchback of Notre Dame or something. I just was really focused on school and had no time to waste on a relationship with an immature guy. I mean i'm young , only 19, and i've got a lot going for me. I got a full ride scholarship to UNOH at the Lima branch, so i'm going to take it. Going into engineering. Yea that's right. I'm a double threat; Smart and pretty!

My train of thought was interrupted----

----"MONICA!! ARE YOU EVEN LISTENING TO ME! GET YOUR ASS IN THE SHOWER BECAUSE FRANKLY YOU SMELL LIKE ASS!! WE HAVE 45 MIN LEFT! WHAT THE HELL COULD YOU EVEN BE THINKING ABOUT?!?"

Out of all things in the world, I react to her shouting by crying.

A look of extreme sorrow and then almost immediately one of regret passed Shelby's face

"I'm so sorry Monica. It's just that i'm already stressed because I was getting ready this morning and Joseph knocked over his chocolate milk all over what i was going to wear which was so hot by the way and that's no excuse for me to yell at you and-"

"Shelby it's okay. I know how clumsy and irritating your 10 yr. old brother is. I bet coming to me you were expecting a more mature nature, and your absolutely right.  I was just thinking about how I wasted pretty much all of my teenage years not enjoying life. I mean don't get me wrong, I love my life, But I don't have a high school sweetheart that i'll get to tell my kids of the future about, and i'll have no advice for any kids i might have in the future because I didn't really have much of a love life, or any kind of fun life for that matter."

I'm pretty much breathless after a rant of my own.

"Well what about that night in our junior year, you know the one where you got really drunk when you were 'talking' to Kyle in his bedroom? Now you can't tell me that wasn't fun."

"Shel, you know what i mean. That was a one night stand and it meant nothing to either of us. We were both helplessly drunk and you know how that works. What did you do that night with Eric? You know that was you and his's first, and you've been together ever since. I wish i had something like that... Anyway i'm going to hurry up and jump in the shower. I'm sorry for taking so long and being so full of drama. I'm just glad i have a best friend like you that listens and understands me. Well, most of the time." Shelby and I chuckled.

Shelby wrapped me in a massive bear hug. 

"Mo, i'm really sorry to break the moment, but its 5:26. We kinda have to hurry up a little, and when you get out of that shower i'm going to make you look the best you ever have. You never know when your going to meet a 'hot date'," she chuckled, "and i feel like its your lucky night."

I hugged Shelby one more time

"Your the best Shel." I released my hug and went to start my steamy hot water.

It's funny.

 I feel like tonight is my lucky night too.

*A/N*  

Okay, I like it so far. I mean I think its pretty good for a beginner. But what do you think?