The good girl is changing me

Chapter one - Last day of the summer vacation

Chloe's POV:

Hi, I am Chloe, a typical 18 years old good girl. Today is my last day of the summer vacation. Tomorrow I am starting my last year in high school. Time flies very fast. It's like yesterday when I came to my high school. My two best friends Katy and Kayla are at home. We decide to do a slumber party and spend the last day of summer together. All of us are single, but the girls, or to say mostly Katy, are always talking about boys. I don't mind that, but sometimes I prefer to talk about something else. I don't want to waste my last school year with boys, instead of studying. I don't know where I will go after I graduate, but all I know is that I want to have good grades. 

I woke up fresh and in good mood. I walked to the guest room and saw that the girls are still sleeping. I won't wake them up. Since we don't have a plan for today, I will dress comfortably. I walked back into my room and picked some jeans with a crop top. I let my hair down and only brushed it. When I was completely done, I walked downstairs for breakfast. My mom already has made it. I sat at the table and soon dad joined us. 

- Good morning girls. 

- I see that you are in a good mood, dad. 

- I really am. Where are your friends?

- The girls are still sleeping. I won't wake them up. After all, this is the last day on which they can sleep so late. From tomorrow, we'll get up early again. 

- If they want breakfast, they better wake up. - mom said

In that moment, the two sleeping girls came downstairs. They look like someone has run over them or their hair. I chuckled to myself and looked at my dad, who did the same. Both of them sat next to me and started eating. I guess that they didn't want to wake up. I mean it's already 10 am. How long do they want to sleep? Maybe I am the only one who is in good mood. I like summer, but sometimes it's too long. Moreover, the girls are always making me meet with strangers. I don't need a boyfriend or at least not now. When the right time comes he will come to me or I will do it. 

- Girls, are you ok?

- How do you think? The summer is over and I am still single. I don't want people to laugh at me. - Katy said sadly

- Why are you complaining about that? I am single as well and how you can see, I am in good mood.

- Yes, but you have never cared. - Kayla said

- So what? I don't see a problem. 

- We are going to the mall. This is my last chance. 

- Katy, we went before three days. 

- I don't care. I want a cute boy. 

- Bad or good? - Kayla asked

- I haven't thought about that. Bad boys always get in trouble, but the good ones don't know how to have fun. I have no idea what to choose. 

- There are good boys who can have fun. Look at Ricky. The only difference is that he is a jerk and I don't like him. 

- You hate Ricky. - Kayla said

- I just can't stand him. He is so annoying and thinks that because he is the captain of the football team, he is something like a golden boy. 

- But everybody thinks that he is. How you can see no one can do anything to him. 

- I'll agree with Kayla. He is untouchable. 

- Seriously? What will happen after we graduate? He will be no one again. 

- Ok, enough about him. I want to go to the mall so eat fast. - Katy said and we laughed

After breakfast, we got ready and walked out. All the way to the mall, Katy was talking about how luck will be on her side and today she will find someone. Please kill me. I have nothing against her, but sometimes she is annoying. At least Kayla is not like that or not that much. We walked into one store, but there were only girls and Katy walked out. I told them that I would wait in the food court. I ordered some vanilla Frappuccino while waiting. Soon Kayla came and sat next to me. 

- Don't mind her. She is just...

- Annoying. - I said and she laughed

- I was going to say desperate, but your suggestion works too. 

- Why this is so important for her?

- You know that Katy doesn't want to have problems with Lindsay.

Lindsay is the most popular girl in school, a cheerleader, and Ricky's girlfriend. Said simply, she is a b***h. I don't like her, because she thinks that she is better than the rest. If she doesn't like something in you, this girl is ready to make fun of you. It's better if you stay away. There are better girls in school than her. I don't know what Ricky saw in her. Basically, they are the same. I shouldn't be surprised. 

Soon Katy came with a sad face. This means that she didn't find anyone or that he is taken. Let's see what she'll tell us. 

- Didn't you find your prince? - I chuckled

- He was fine, but taken or that's what it looked like. Why else she would kiss his cheek?

- Maybe they are cousins. - Kayla said

- They aren't. The way he was looking at her told me everything.     

- Maybe the next time. - I said and gave her a smile

In that moment, I saw the devil. Ricky and Lindsay were here. I nodded my head, hoping that they won't see me. I think my friends noticed that because they looked in the same direction as me, a couple of seconds ago. For some reason, Katy is nice to them. I was wondering if she wants to be part of their circle. That's what people in school call their friends. Let's say that every cheerleader has something to do with every football player. I will never understand this. 

- Don't worry, they won't come here. - Kayla said

- I hope so. I can't stand them. 

- They are not that bad, but just talking much. 

- Katy, are you defending them? After what they did to you. 

- No, but I am saying that they don't do anything. Their weapon is their words. 

- I have to agree with her. 

- But words hurt more than actions. 

- Nice talk, but I don't want to ruin my last day of the summer with these two. - Kayla said, pointing to Ricky and Lindsay

- What we'll do now? Keep searching for Katy's potential boyfriend or going home and watching movies?

- I am for the movies. 

- But I will keep searching. 

- Do what you want. I will go home. Kayla, which side do you choose?

- Oh, no. Don't make me choose?

- I don't want to stay here looking at boys the whole day. I'm not begging you to come with me. Just asking. 

- Katy, can we go home?

- Do you know how people will look at me tomorrow?

- Do you know that I don't care?

- Fine, we can go home. I hope that no one will understand. 

- You can say that he is from another school or town. - Kayla suggested

- And who do you think will believe this?

- Someone might do it.

I got up and left. Soon the girls caught me. I am tired of listening to the same things over and over again. I hope that this year something will happen and people can change. I feel like whatever the popular girls and saying that's what everyone should do. Except me. There is no way that I will look like a Barbie doll. I like myself. Yes, I dress simple, but it's comfortable. 

- Chloe, are you mad at us? - Katy asked me

- No, I'm just tired of you. 

- Why?

- Because you are doing the same things. Why can't we do something different?

- Like what? - Kayla asked

- I don't know. All we do is talk about boys, the "golden" couple or what is going on in school or with someone. There are more interesting things than people's lives. 

No one of them says anything. All the way back home was quiet. I hope that they didn't get mad at me. It's just that I get tired of everything. I don't know am I happy about the new school year or actually I can't wait for it to finish. I won't deny some peace from these people. If there is no more drama, I am good. People always spread rumors about others and I don't like it. The thing is that everyone believes what someone is saying without checking if it's true or not. In that case, I can say that someone has done something and people will believe me. They are so easy to manipulate. I hope that Katy won't fall into a trap. I don't want her to join the dark side. I mean Ricky and Lindsay. 

When we walked home, I went into the living room and started searching for a good movie or show. I don't know what I want to watch, but everything is better than talking about someone for who I don't care. The girls came and sat next to me, without saying a single word. 

After three hours, our movie ended and my friends went home. I offered them to stay for dinner, but they denied. I can't force them and moreover, I will see them tomorrow. I walked into the kitchen and saw my mom making dinner and dad looking at something. 

- Dad, are you ok?

- Yes, why?

- Because you are looking at this thing like it's going to kill you. - I chuckled

- Very funny. It's a project for work, which I have to present. 

- So what? You will do great as always. 

- I hope so. It's very important for the company. 

- Relax. Everything will be ok. 

- You have to listen to your daughter more often. - mom said, which made me laugh

- See. Even mom agrees with me. 

Soon the dinner was ready and mom put it in front of us. It looks delicious. I started eating and my parents looked at me. What? I am hungry. Moreover, I skipped lunch today, because someone wanted a boyfriend. I'm sorry to say it, but for me, food is more important than boys. At least for now. Probably if I find someone, I will change my mind. 

- Why are you looking at me like that?

- You eat as if you haven't seen food. - mom said chuckling

- Because I haven't eaten since breakfast. 

- Didn't you and the girls eat something in the mall?

- Katy was busy checking out boys instead of thinking about food. 

- You can't be mad at her. She is your friend after all. 

- I know, but still. Food is more important than boys. 

- When you find your boy, I will ask you if you still think the same. 

- Let's hope that I will answer you the same way. - I said and mom laughed

- Did I hear a boy and you in one sentence? - dad said

- We already stopped talking about this. You are a little bit late. 

- Who is the lucky one who I have to check?

- Dad, there is no one. We were talking about how food is more important than boys. - I said and dad sighed in relief

- You can calm down. If she continues like that, there is no chance that a boy will come to her. 

- Mom, you know that I can hear you, right?

- Yes and that's why I said it. 

Until the end of the night, I was talking with my parents. I am glad that I can share everything with them. Well, I don't share absolutely everything, but the main things. I have never lied to them and they know if there is something wrong with me. Let's hope that the new school year won't bring more problems. I don't need drama. I had enough of it.