Bucket lists

Annie's P.O.V

     My friends and I had been seated for an hour, so we got up to stretch our legs. As we sat back down, my eyes flew towards the hallways, and just then, Kate and Bryan passed. 

“Did you see that?". Seems I wasn't the only one who saw it. 

“Yeah,I was meaning to ask you guys cause I saw them when I was entering school, but it seems you both are just as shocked as I am". 

“wow, how did it even happen?". Malison wondered out loud.

“You tell me". I muttered underneath my breath.

”Are you okay Annie? We know you have a huge crush on Bryan". Malison said as she scooted closer..

“Nah, pfttt, I'm fine..I don't even care". Yet another lie.. I'm not fine, and I did care. My heart was aching and I felt like I was being betrayed by someone really close. And I was, right? I mean, she was my closest friend and she knew how much I liked Bryan, but she went ahead to…

I don't even know their relationship status, but to me, they were dating. 

Bryan was not the kind of guy to move around with a girl who was clinging to him and he said no word. 

Although he was really popular amongst girls, he wouldn't openly flirt around with them. He usually does what his geng suggests, like back at that party, they had asked him to slam the door to my face and he fucking did. 

Whatever! I push those thoughts outta my mind. Remember I told you I didn't just have one person that I like, I had lots, and Bryan was one of them.

“forget about those guys, let's talk about other important things like how to get back at them for that party". I suggested..

“Well, any ideas?". Gabby asked .

“uhm, I suggest we make a bucket list, don't you think?". I asked.

“Yeah. So, the first thing on our bucket list should be a makeover!".

“Yeah, I totally agree. Then the next thing should be improving our social life like making new friends".

“cool, cool.. Next, we try to get invited to a party, a cool party, not some science fiction stuff".

“Love it! Then, we'll get a boyfriend".

“Essential. Then finally, we get laid".

So, our bucket list was ready. Firstly, a makeover

Secondly, making new cool friends

Thirdly, get invited to a cool party

Fourthly, get a boyfriend

Finally, get laid.

These were our five plans for senior year, but it sure wasn't gonna be easy, starting with the makeover.

   I personally have no problems about changing the way I look, I mean, my hot cousin told me I looked terrible today, so it kinda hurt, but the problem is my mum.

I remember during the summer, I added purple curls to my hair and when she saw it she screamed and yelled at me. The fact that I'm still alive to tell the story is quite a surprise for me.

I mean why wouldn't my mum be as cool as our next door neighbor's mum?

Our next door neighbors were really wealthy. They were only boys in the family, so I heard, but I haven't had the chance to see them yet as they never came out. When they want to go out, they're always in flashy cars with tinted glasses. It was just so annoying, I also heard that these guys were extremely hot, but I needed to see them myself in order to confirm. Hey, we were talking about their mum, not them. As I was saying, their mum was really cool, I've seen her myself and she even offered to take me somewhere so that a tattoo can be drawn on my breasts. She told me I had attractive breasts and a tattoo would fit them perfectly.

I thought the same, but you know…Mum again!!

I sighed wearily. “What kind of makeover are we talking about here?". I asked.

“You know, the kind that gets you lots of attention, making people turn around to catch a glimpse of you".

”But I think, before the makeover, we need to build our confidence". Gabby pointed out.

“How?". Both Malison and I asked..

“A teenager with great self-esteem, who knows their self-worth, becomes a confident adult eager to pursue their passions. That from G****e, so the point is, we won't be able to do or achieve any of this if we lack self confidence".

“Look". She directed us to the window showing the hallways. “Maria is not all that beautiful, but with the self confidence she has, no one can tell her that her makeup is terrible, or her hair isn't packed properly, or her dresses are slutty. She literally doesn't give a fuck.  Orrrrr, take a look at Skyler, he is extremely fat and can barely carry himself, but look at him, he has the confidence I'm talking about..". She goes back to seat. ”That's what we need, so when we walk down that hallways, people be like damn, who is this person?". She explained. 

It's true, we all lacked self confidence, including Gabby, but it seems her summer vacation improved hers a bit. 

“Okay, got it". Malison said. 

“But guys, my mum can be a really big hindrance to all of this". I told them

“Pftt, forget her". Gabby waved me off, but I knew deep down, she knew I was right. The look on her face gave her away.

”Let's get this started, shall we?". Malison said. She seemed to be eager to do this. This summer really changed all of us. Malison was usually the reluctant one, always hiding her in little shell, not wanting to be seem, but now… I like this new Malison, infact I like the new ‘Us'.

“Let's go'. Gabby said, and I bend down to grab my bag, but in the process, the zip opened and the content fell to the ground..

”Uhm, don't worry guys, get going I'll catch up". I said, as I began to pick my stuffs..

The last thing remaining was my pen, so I reached for it, but I grabbed something else instead.