This is a project for our Asian Literature class. There is no plagiarism.
In Media Res
"Oh, I almost forgot," Jason said, getting something from his pocket.
"What's that?" I asked.
"Just a little gift," he replied, smiling cheekily.
I opened the little red box that had 'Anna' written on it.
Inside the box was a ticket for a lifetime supply of pancakes.
"Oh my god, thank you!" I exclaimed. I really love pancakes.
"You're welcome," he replied, smiling.
I reached for my purse and got this small box wrapped with newspapers.
"I didn't have much time in buying gift wrap, sorry about that."
"Liar," I thought. He'll never know, anyway.
He told me that it was fine and started unwrapping it.
Once he did, he immediately put me in a bear hug.
"You are awesome, you should know that," Jason whispered.
"I know," I replied, smirking.
Inside the small box there was a gift certificate worth $5,000 in the cupcake factory.
"To pancakes and cupcakes," we both said.
How To Be The Best Third Wheel is now published as a Paperback & E-book by Wattpad Books!
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It's the last year of high school, and everything has changed . . .
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After a summer spent in the Philippines, Lara Dela Cruz is eager to start her senior year and, most importantly, reunite with her three besties. But what she did not expect was to show up on the first day of school to all three of her friends now in relationships. Fighting for their attention, catching some new and confusing feelings for long-time frenemy James, and wading through the pressures of post-high-school plans all have Lara reeling. And to make matters worse, Lara's beautiful and untrustworthy cousin conveniently appears and wiggles her way right between her and James' budding relationship. Feeling like a third wheel in more ways than one, Lara must learn to accept that change is inevitable, love is complicated, and being the odd one out is sometimes where inner power is found.
[[Word count: 100,000-150,000 words]]
Cover design by Jill Caldwell
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