Hallie's POV:
I am Hallie Sorenson. All my life, I've been told that I have to win. At anything and everything I did. Whether it was dance, cheer or homecoming, I had to win. And believe me, winning everything makes life VERY easy. I had the perfect boyfriend, Spencer Stone, Captain of the lacrosse team, and all the friends I could ever want. My 2 best friends, Izzy and Jessica, were my campaign managers for my homecoming queen campaign. My mother was a homecoming queen, and so was her mom. It's what I've been working toward since I was 10. All I knew was that crown would be put on my head in front of the entire school.
I stared at the crown through the glass cabinet in the main hall of Stonebrook High. I felt a strong pair of arms wrap around my waist,
"Hey, beautiful," My boyfriend Spencer whispered in my ear as I turned to face him, "You looking at that stupid crown again?" I playfully slapped his arm,
"It is not stupid! It's my legacy. All Sorenson women are meant to have them. It's just my turn to take the throne," I said, linking my arm with his,
"Whatever, I just don't wanna see you disappointed if you...you know..." He answered,
"If I what, Spence? LOSE?!"
"No! No, no, no. Of course not. Baby, everyone loves you!" He put his hands on my arms,
"They kind of do, don't they?" I giggled and walked into class, leaving him in the hall.
Not to be conceited, but when I say I was pretty, it's an understatement. I was gorgeous. My long auburn hair fell into natural waves just above my waistline. I had huge doe eyes, the color of green emeralds, dancing in moonlight. I was used to having eyes on me, but something felt different today. Shaking the feeling, I watched the clock, heard the bell and ran off to lunch. I plopped at a table that sat Jess, Izzy and I, and no one else. I opened my lunch box, emptied its contents, and just stared at them,
"Everything okay, Hal?" Jess asked, taking out her salad,
"Um, yeah, yeah everything's good," I answered, not looking up. Izzy took my hand,
"C'mon Hal, we know when somethings up. Just tell us, "She said, a sympathetic look on her face. I broke out into tears,
"I got my dress the other day, and it fit perfectly, it's this GORGEOUS blue Ambrogio Noto dress, and I tried it on again this morning and...and..."
"Let it out hun, "Izzy reassured me, squeezing my hand,
"And it wouldn't zip!" I continued, sobbing into my hands. Izzy and Jess looked at each other, horrified,
"Are you sure?!" They asked in unison,
"Positive. This is terrible. I have to lose 10 pounds by homecoming or I am SCREWED," I whined looking up, wiping my eyes. Suddenly, Izzy looked up and glanced across the room,
"I am so sorry, Hal, that's beyond awful. Excuse me a minute, "She hastily said, getting up and power walking out the door,
"What is up with her?" Jess asked,
"Great question," I responded, "I'm gonna find out, watch our stuff, " I got up and ran down the hall, my heels clicking against the tile. I followed Izzy down a hall, hid behind a door, and watched her slip into a room. I followed her, placed my hand on the doorknob, and flung the door open.
I saw Izzy.
Making out.
With my boyfriend.
Comment if i should continue, bc honestly I'm feelin myself about this story. Not gonna lie.
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Red Butterflies
RomanceHomecoming Queen Hallie Sorenson had everything. The perfect boyfriend, tons of friends, popularity, a spot on the cheer squad, the perfect body and an invite to every party in town. She could do no wrong. But what happens when all that fades away...