Prologue
"So how do you want me to angle my face towards the camera?" Week 1. Ugh. I'm already tired from watching two seasons of my favorite show on Netflix. Does no one understand my life? Sorry, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Zinnia. Zinnia Anderson. Currently, I'm being photographed by my best friend Matthew Robinson. "I want you to lift your face up and tilt it to the right." I did what he had stated. "There we go! That's the face I've been searching for!!" I honestly don't want to do this. The only reason I am doing this is because of the mullah I receive at the end of the photo-shoots. "Am I done Matthew?" With a smile, he responded, "Alright Zinny, you're good. Just remember to-"."Smile?" I hinted with sarcasm."Yes, smile my princess!", said Matthew. He gave me the folded cash. "You'll be here at 6:00 pm again next week right?" Tartar sauce. I forgot to tell Matthew that I'm attempting to hang out with my crush/future boyfriend next week. "Um, sorry Mat. My schedule is really busy. Maybe next time." "Okay.", said Matthew. See you around." As I waved goodbye, I began to ponder. Usually, Matthew can spot a lie in a hurry. But hey, maybe he's letting me slide because I will be turning 16 next week. Hopefully, I don't have to meet reality too soon.
Chapter 1: School Sucks
One knock. "Zinnia, time to get up for school!" See, my mother has this annoying habit of always waking me up when I'm at the good part of my dream! Clive Moore, the most popular, athletic, and hottest teen in Brick Waters High School, had just asked me out on a date! He had the whole day planned for us! We watched movies, went to the mall, had a picnic....It was so romantic. Then we were about to kiss. I could just imagine his soft lips next to mine and no worries in the world. But, like every other day, my dreams are ruined by the hard knocks of my mother. Every. Single. Morning. Two knocks. "Mom, do you realize that you do this daily?" "Oh no! My poor Zinnia wants to stay at home..