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Alyssa James, a nineteen-year-old college student is trying to break out of shells. She's doing things she's never done before. It also includes befriending her one-year-old crush.
Tyler H...
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I woke up and felt that shuddering uneasiness that I've felt since forever. I looked at the clock by my bedside and saw that it's almost 8 O'clock which means I'm going to be late for my class.
I'm an easy and simple girl. I didn't pick my outfits the night before and don't have lots of accessories to accompany it. I don't have several pairs of shoes, sandals, stilettos, boots, etc. I don't even comb my hair sometimes. I wear the first thing I see in my closet.
After the five minutes bath, I quickly chug over my blue hoodie top and some sweats along with my sports shoes. I ran down the stairs and I could already hear my family in the kitchen. I laughed as I saw my brother, Trevor, trying to eat noodles with a straw. His twin sister, Tina, was controlling her laugh too at the faces he was making. My dad and Claire were just smiling at them and drinking coffee.
I smiled at them. My family. My beautiful family.
"Good morning everyone!"
I kissed my siblings on their heads. My father gave me a warm smile and I got some giggles from my siblings. Claire just passed me my coffee and turned to the stove.
"So I'm running late for college as you can see but you know what will save me from that? My brand new baby. Now I'm going to ride that black sedan to school and make everyone jealous."
We only had one car last year, but on Christmas, my dad brought a new car, and it was decided that I was going to ride that baby to uni. I jumped so high at the sight of the car and it feels good to have my own car. I'm tired of carpooling with my friends all the time.
"About that, I was going to talk to you but it slipped my mind. Claire needs a car so she could drive the kids to school and get to her office after that. I'm so sorry sweetie. You can take the car sometimes when Claire is not using it or you can drive mine whenever you feel like driving."
My dad looked really apologetic, and I understand how much he's trying to keep everyone happy, so someone has to meet him midway. Most of the time, I'm the only person doing that.
"I think that's a good idea. I could always catch the bus or call Anne over to pick me up. I actually don't like to drive alone anyway. See you guys. Bye."
My father beamed at me, his green eyes shining with pride, though he has grown old, grey hair dusted over his side hair but he still looks handsome. Claire stares at me blankly and I quickly give her a smile before walking out of the house.
The smile fell away from my face as soon as I stepped out of the house. I closed my eyes and looked at the sky asking the universe for strength and courage. I pulled out my phone and called Anne. She lived near the campus and it would be a detour for her but I know she won't mind. I will do the same for her too.
When Anne's Mercedes pulled up at my curb, I jogged over to the passenger side. I closed the door and put on my seatbelt as Anne pulled away from my house.
