BLURB
Avalon has always been friends with Brittany. But ever since second grade, she’s been categorized as The Loser of the school – due to emotions problems from her father dying and her mother being an alcoholic – while her best friend is the captain of the school’s cheerleading team. And to top that off with a sour tomato on top, she’s also the most popular girl. They decide to have a sleepover one Friday night and Avalon finds out many things. And one of the things she learns is that both of them have the same crush: Damon. When Brittany decides to throw a party that Friday, Damon and his brother attend, along with everyone in the cheerleading team. Can a simple game of “Seven Minutes in Heaven” change everything, even their friendship? Please comment and vote. This is my first finished story and I hope for it to become published. Please spread the news and tell your friends! Thanks a bunch of tomatoes! And of course, don’t forget to eat tomatoes! 🙂

STORY
“Avalon, we haven’t had a sleepover in such a long time,” I hear my best friend’s usual perky voice say. “Wanna have one this weekend?”

“Sure,” I reply automatically; the second my best friend, Brittany finishes talking.

“Wait,” she says, frowning. “Don’t you have to tell your mom?”

I roll my eyes. “She’s not going to care. Beer is much more important to her than her own daughter.”

“Just call her,” Brittany pesters me.

“Fine,” I say, surrendering. Grabbing my black iPhone 4s, the one I bought with the money I earned, I dial my alcohol-addicted mother.

After 5 rings, I wonder if it is necessary to call her, but she picks up on the next ring. Right off, I can tell she is drunk when her voice comes out slurred. “He…hello,” she says, before giggling for no reason.

I want to get off the phone as quickly as possible, so I get right to the point. “Mom, I’m gonna go to Brittany’s for a sleepover.”

My mom giggles out of nowhere. “Who’s Brittany? Is she Lucash?”

I sigh and slowly, like I am talking to a baby, I explain, “No, Brittany is not my dad. Lucas is your husband. He died when I was in second grade. Brittany is my best friend.”

Also, I heartily agree with the idea of taking a walk. I spend a lot of time on the computer and my life is relatively routine; so exercise and fresh air do wonders!

Thank you, Christina! 😀 I look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks for stopping by! 😀 I’m always surprised by how MUCH I write when I don’t even feel like writing. Apparently words are always at your fingertips, even if you don’t see them right away.

Hi Karla! 😀 Thanks so much for commenting! I wish you luck in your writing and I hope to see more of you. 🙂