My Almost Best Friend

Chapter 14

Chapter 14:

"I really don't want to this," I whined, as Claire dragged me through our practically empty school parking lot.

"Come on Bree! It's gonna be fun!" she replied, applying some obnoxiously bright, red lipstick.

I let out an exasperated groan, and yanked open the doors.

"Where are we supposed to go?" I hissed through my teeth.

"Teachers lounge," she muttered, as she fidgeted with her hair.

"Let's just get this over with," I sighed. I was now the one pulling her.

My anxiety really took its toll as I opened the door to the teachers lounge and saw 'her royal highness' already seated, and kissing up to Principal Brenden-burg.

There she sat, her golden locks pinned up in some sort of fancy updo, which was probably done by her personal stylist.

She wore a tight red dress, that looked more like the attire for a cocktail party, rather than that of a high school lunch. I sighed noticing the gold 5 inch heels that really just topped it off.

"Good morning girls!" Principal Brenden-Berg bellowed.

"Hello!" Summer exclaimed in her 'disgustingly fake' sweet voice.

"Hi." I muttered.

"Be nice Bree!" Claire whispered. "Your spring queen future rests on this meeting!"

"Oh, pardon me," I said sarcastically, rolling my eyes.

"Come sit!" Principal Brenden-berg said motining for us to come to the table.

I made my way over to the table where Summer and Francesca were already seated.

"Now," Principal Brenden-berg announced, "Let me welcome the head of the dance, the woman who started the Spring Queen tradition, Mrs. Waters."

Mrs. Waters stood up blushing. "Oh stop it Ralphie."

Ralphie? I mini gagged.

"I'll leave you girls to your meeting!" Principal Brenden-berg said waving us goodbye. "Call me if you need me!" He called, shutting the door behind him.

"Now," Mrs. Waters declared, "The Spring Queen tradition isn't just some silly event here at Clarkson. It's a huge deal! Each of you will be expected to go to all of the required Spring Princess events."

All? How many more of these things were there?

"First of all, there's the photo shoot. You'll each have to participate in next weeks photo shoot, to advertise a bit, and get the school riled up for the dance!"

"Who'll the photographers be?!" Francesca shrieked. "Are they Professionals?!"

"Duh!" Summer shrieked. Then, noticing Mrs. Waters disapproving frown, she added, "Sorry, I forget not everyone here is as experienced as me."

"Anyway," Mrs. Waters said, "Going on. There will also be a special Princess Banquet where you will each be allowed to bring a date and come formally dressed for a fancy dinner."

A date? This princess thing was giving me an extreme headache. My lack of sleep was really catching up on me.

"When will the Queen be announced?" Clair piped up.

"Ooh! I was just getting there. On the night of the dance, each princess will be called up on the stage where we will announce the queen. She will then get to do a special dance with the king!"

"Who's the king!" Francesca squealed.

"The student council gets to decide the King," Mrs. Waters said, "The guys just don't get as excited as us girls."

"Ooh." Francesca cooed.

"Well," Mrs. Waters said, "I think that about covers it. I will keep you updated! But now, let's eat!"