twisted in two

Chapter 1

It's been 2 weeks since our anniversary. I still can't believe how amazing it was. My two favorite people were with me and it couldn't have been better. It's getting close to the end of the year which means it's the busiest time. With finals and college stuff, it's overwhelming me. I should be getting letters back soon. I applied to Dartmouth and Yale. I really want to become a professional athlete. Those schools have excellent athletics programs. Niall applied to Juilliard and Dartmouth. He wants to be a singer/actor.

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School

"Hello students. It's your principal, Mr. Fordmeyer. I have a very special announcement. This year we are going to be having a talent contest here at the school. It's for anybody who wants to show their talent and win $1,000 plus a scholarship to any school of their choice. If you're interested, please sign up by Monday. Sign ups are in the office. More information to come. Thank you. Have a great day!"

This was Niall's big break. I knew he was gonna sign up. He was going to win too. I didn't know anybody who had a voice as perfect as his.

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Lunch

"I signed up for the talent contest." Niall told me while sitting down.

"Of course you were going to. You have to start rehearsing now!"

"Baby, come down. I don't even know when it is yet."

"So? Do you want to win and do amazing?"

"Of course. Why do you suddenly care so much?"

"I want your dream to come true. "

"I'm flattered. I don't need you to worry about me though. I promise you everything will be fine."

"Okay. I'm sorry."

"It's okay. Sorry I got a little harsh. My house has gotten crazy."

"How so?"

"Oh I forgot to tell you."

"What???" getting mad at him I said this.

"My mom and dad are splitting."

"Niall! how long have you known this?"

"About a few days."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"I was too upset. I couldn't tell anyone."

"I'm so sorry!"

"It's okay. my parents are still going to remain friends. they just won't be living in my house together."

"Baby. I'm sorry." I said gasping.

"It's okay. So, about the talent contest."

"Yeah. you need to win!!' it's your dream!"

"I know! I would love it. I'm gonna sing something original. it'll be a suprise."

"Can't wait!"

After school that day, I went to the library to tutor a 1st grader. I didn't mention that I tutor because I don't, this is just something I do once a week.

"Hi Jordan."

"Hi. How are you?"

"I'm good. Are you ready to do math?"

"Yeah. My homework today is to finish this worksheet and then do the challenge problem on a separate sheet of paper."

"Alright. let's begin."

10 minutes later we're up to the challenge problem.

"You have 40 apples. You give 5 to each of friends. How many apples are left if you have 8 friends? Please show your work and label your answer."

"So, 40/5 is 8 so you would have 0 left."

"Good job!! that was great. I'll see you next week okay?"

"Yup! bye!"

I drove home and went straight into my room to start work.

"Lake! Dinner in 15!"

"Ok mom!" I yelled back to her.

Beep beep. I pick up my phone to see that I have a text from Harry.

Lake, please meet me at smooth smoothies at 7. I have something important to tell you.

I replied back: Ok.

I wonder what he wanted to tell me. i really hope it wasn't something I'd be mad about. I would only find out at 7. until then, I had no clue what I was waiting for.