Chapter 1

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A Day in Life

"Holy guacamole, I'm late for class!" Today is my second favorite day of the year, it's VALENTINES DAY! I can't wait to celebrate it, especially since I'm thinking of saying something nostalgic to everyone in our Hangout Club. The Hangout Club has my BFFs in it and we always hang out at the mall after school. Today, we're going to the park (in the new car that I bought) for a while to gossip and talk about our plans for Saturday night, since it's a weekend night. While I get ready, I listen to a new

song, New Rules by Dua Lipa. Elizabeth Hadley is already at class saving two seats, one for me and one for Samantha Faye. I sit down beside Elizabeth, or Ella, as I call her, and save the seat next to me for Sam. "I like your shirt Haze!" Ella says. I'm wearing a mint green shirt with holographic writing that says "#SQUADGOALS" on it. To top off the look, I wore a holographic bow and for my hairstyle, a waterfall braid. "Thanks," I say. By the time we are done talking, Sam walks into the classroom and sits next to me."Look you guys," Ella whispers, "I just got a text from Ashley saying that something is going on in school today. "What is it?" I ask excitedly. "I don't know", Ella replies, looking confused,"she didn't say.

I look at Sam and nod. She grins and nods back. Sam and I both bought Ella presents for her birthday. I bought her a dress that is a pretty rose gold color. It looks good on her undertone, which is neutral, just like mine. Despite the fact that she is really shy, Ella shines in public. Sam also got Ella a beautiful necklace that suits her dress. What a coincidence! Ella doesn't want any of us to mention the fact that her birthday is on VALENTINES DAY because she thinks it's way too sappy. I disagree with Ella and think celebrating VALENTINES DAY is a beautiful thing. Sam and Ella both think that I am weird for saying that, but I absolutely love the happiness it creates for so many people. I load my locker with

Aren't they pretty?

all my stuff and then close it by turning the code on my dial. When we walk to the grand hall,everyone sighs in awe at the decorations hanging from the ceiling. It is so romantic and everyone in the hall agree except Sam and Ella, who fake barf when I mention the romantic hall. Just then, I remember that Ashley said that there was a big event going on."EEH!" I turn back to see who it is that squealed. I see Ashley Anderson or Ash, as we call her, and run to her, leaving behind my friends. Hopefully no one will tell the principal, Ms. Morgan, that I ran in the grand hall, which apparently proper ladies are not allowed to do. My bad! I mean, this may be a prestigious school, but a girl's got to break the rules.

I love our hall and just imagine, if this is just the hall, what our dorms look like. I asked Ella to redo our sides as well as hers because I had to study for math, since my dad says that getting an A on your overall grade is bad and that I had to study hard to get an A+. How weird is that?! Sam also needs to practice a song and therefore can't help redecorate our dorm. Okay, back to the point... did I mention that our cafeteria is awesome?! Ella, Sam, and I use it as our place to gossip sometimes. Other times, we replace it as a lounge for us to just chill out.

Chapter 2

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The Twist

Haze, Ella and I walk down the hall to our lockers while chatting about the dance. "I'll miss the baking contest, but at least I can sing with the choir at the dance!" I say. Ring! Ella rushes off to art class and glances over her shoulder." Bye!" she yells. "Bye!" Haze and I chorus. I put my math books neatly inside my locker and take out my backpack before slamming the door shut. "I can't wait for the dance!" exclaims Hazel. I grin mischievously and reply," Alex is going to be there, right?" She blushes

and replies, "Yeah, and so is Luke," I turn red and she laughs. "Oh no," I say suddenly, "I need a dress for the dance!" "Don't worry, I'll pay for your dress, my dress, and Ella's dress, but Ella won't know that I'm buying them, it's our little secret." Hazel says. "That's a great idea! Thanks so much Hazel!" I say as I take out my music sheets from my backpack for choir. I check my watch, I'm late for choir! I rush into class, but apparently, I'm a little early. I practice my assignment, which is singing my favorite song, Ordinary Girl by Annie Leblanc . "Louis sneakers, Kylie lip kit, Cartier bracelets, can live without fancy things. Loving life in my ripped jeans taking snapchat selfies, I celebrate everyday..." Once I

finish singing and skip out of choir, I once again start thinking about the pretty dress that Hazel chose for me. She sent me a few pictures of the dresses she picked out for me and Ella and I love them! Each one of them are our favorite colors and I really hope Ella likes her surprise!

Hazel,

Samantha,

and Elizabeth's

Sweetheart Dance

Dresses

Here's Hazel's...

Hazel's Sweetheart Dance Dress

Mine...

Samantha's Sweetheart Dance Dress

Elizabeth's Sweetheart Dance Dress

and Elizabeth's...

Chapter 3

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Elizabeth's New Dress

"I wonder what I'm going to wear to tonight's Sweetheart Dance," I think to myself as I gently stroke the canvas with my paintbrush. I love how the colors just blossom onto your canvas. It's just so pretty, I can't help myself! It's not that much fun without my friends though. I recall Hazel's art failure, it still makes me laugh. Hazel was reaching out for a paintbrush and ends up spilling paint all over her paper (yes, paper, Mrs. Clark thought she needed paper so she wouldn't mess up another canvas).

I smile to myself. I can't wait for Bio. I don't really like it but I like how it's one of the million classes Haze, Sam, and I take together. I decide to go to my dorm that I share with Hazel and Samantha.

Maybe I'll visit the library at our school first. It's got some really good books.

This is my side of the room. Most people don't like pink anymore, but I'm going to stay loyal to my favorite color!

Now, to the dorms!

This is Samantha's side of the room, she really loves a trendy red!

This is Hazel's side, she cannot resist cute combinations of white and blue!

I really like our room! Haze and Sam told me what colors they wanted and I redid their sides of the room for them. I hum to my favorite song, Friends, by Anne-Marie. Oh! here they come right now! I can't help but notice the big bag in Hazel's hand. "Did you guys go shopping?" I ask feeling the tiniest twinge of jealousy. "Yeah, only me though," Haze replies. "Oh, ok," I say turning my back to them. "Ella, we've got a gift for you!" says Hazel, looking ecstatic. I looked at them questioningly. "And that is..." I say impatiently."A new dress for the dance!" finish Hazel and Sam together. Wow,I think to myself. Hazel notices me staring and says, "What's wrong, don't you like it?" "No, I love it!" I burst out. Both of their faces light up at

that comment. I love it when they have that face. I am so thankful that they got me this beautiful dress. I can always count on my friends!

Chapter 4

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The Sweetheart Dance

Yay, school is out! I can't wait to go up to my dorm and relax before the dance. I am thinking about going to the salon to get a mani-pedi with Ella and Sam when I see this note from Ella.

Dear Haze and Sam,

I know we had plans to go to the salon, but I wanted to get you guys a surprise from the mall!!!!

-Ella

The thing that she brought back was truly a surprise. She brought back a purse for each of us and a pair of heels to go with the outfit.

Here's mine,

Here's Sam's,

and here's Ella's!

Aren't they awesome?! Oops, time to get ready for the big dance.

"Wow," breathes Ella as we walk into the ballroom. "It's huge!" exclaims Sam. "One sec guys, I'm gonna go play pool, alright?" said Ella pointing to where Chase Attoms is standing. "Alright, we'll be over there in a minute after getting some punch," I say a little suspicious. I feel like Ella wants Chase to ask her to dance with him. I know this sounds crazy, but ever since 7th grade, I thought that Ella liked Chase. We all know that Sam likes Luke West and that I like Alex Johnson. Ella says that she doesn't have a crush, but I feel like she actually does, on Chase. Sam and I walk over there and I see Ella

actually talking to Chase, suspicions confirmed! That was a really smart move. As I realize this, I notice Alex giving me side-long glances and Luke doing the same thing to Sam. OMG, Alex just winked at me and I grin back to go with the flow. Somehow, Sam doesn't notice Luke staring at her. Sam says, "I think Chase has an admirer!" in a low voice to me so that Ella can't hear. "I was just thinking the same thing!" I whisper back. Ella notices us watching her and blushes. She comes up to us and is silent for a second. "Whatcha up to?" I ask with a smirk. "Nothing, just talking," says Ella very quickly. "Come on Ella," urges Sam, "tell us!" "Fine!" Ella says as she finally gives into our begging. Sam and I look at Ella with innocent eyes

and listen intently. "You know how Chase is best friends with Alex and Luke?" asks Ella. "Yeess," Sam and I answer together. "Well, since you like them, I asked him if he could ask them if they wanted to go to the dance with you and he told me that he would let me know as soon as possible.""And then?" we both say excitedly."Well, the next day, he told me that they both answered yes!" reveals Ella. "EEEEEEHH!" we both scream. "And" Ella says so mystically that it draws our attention, he also asked me to go to the dance with him and I answered yes, cause, I kinda sorta had a crush on him since junior high," says Ella. She is now turning as red as a tomato from talking about stuff I normally talk

about. "Is that why Alex kept looking at me and Luke kept looking at Sam?" I ask. "What?!" Sam exclaims with disbelief. "Oh right, I forgot to tell you that Luke kept looking at you while we were spying on Ella." Before Sam could even scream, then song Perfect by Ed Sheeran comes on and we see Alex, Luke, and Chase coming our way. When they reach us, they bow down and say, "Shall we dance?" "Sure," we all answer, a little too enthusiastically, turning red once again. I'm glad that for once, Ella and Sam are happy not grossed out about something romantic. For the next hour, or two or three, we danced and laughed with Luke, Alex, and Chase. "That was magical," said Ella as we walk back to the

dorm. Sam opened the door and flopped onto her bed."Yeah, thanks for inviting the boys, Ella." says Sam, looking tired from dancing but otherwise wide awake. "Yeah, that was really kind of you," I express with sincere gratitude. "No problem," says Ella. "How come you didn't tell us that you liked Chase before?" I ask."No reason," says Ella coming out from her closet wearing her pajamas. "Come on guys,get to bed you need sleep," Ella says, yawning. "Yes mom," says Sam. We all laugh. "Goodnight," says Ella from her side of the room. "Goodnight," we reply. I don't think I'll ever be more happier than what I have here right now and I hope it stays like this forever.

Chapter 5

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Samantha's Scholarship

I walk to class thinking about last night and all the fun I had. I trudge to Math with Ella and Hazel and we sit down in our regular spots. Mr.Davis drones on about something that sounds like Calculus, but I don't really listen. I take out my phone and start texting Ella and Haze instead. Here is our convo:

So bored!

I know! Math these days!

Tell me about it! It feels like I slept through half the class and I still feel like it's a long time.

I can't wait to get back to the dorm. It's so boring here

ya, me too.

"Girls," says Mr. Davis angrily, "what did I say about texting in class?!" "Sorry Mr. Davis," we say as the class turns their heads. Ella, Haze, and I are scarlet now as the class gets dismissed. "Samantha, can you come here please?" asks Mr. Davis. I grimace at my friends and slowly walk to his desk. "Don't worry you're not in trouble," he says. I relax and listen to him talking about,

am I hearing him right, Harvard?! "Samantha, you received an offer to go to Harvard, would you like to accept it?" I stood there, stunned, and finally stammered a reply, "Yes, of course!" "Great," he says brightly," Hazel, Luke, Chase, and Alex have already accepted and I will have to ask Elizabeth, too." I beam, thinking of my friends and say, "Thanks so much Mr. Davis!" He smiles and I walk out of the classroom with a huge grin on my face.

The rest of the day turns out as normal as any other day, except the fact that I got an admission for Harvard! It's like getting a letter to Hogwarts, but not THAT amazing. When I finally get back to the dorm, Hazel is

already there. She looks up from painting her nails as I walk in. "Did he tell you?" she asks, not trying to keep in her excitement. I nod and we both squeal. Just then, Ella walks in with a huge smile on her face and hugs us. "I can't believe we're all going to Harvard together!" she exclaims. Ella jumps onto her bed and sighs luxuriously. "Think of how much fun we're going to have!" she says. Until 1:00 A.M. the next day, Hazel, Ella, and I talk, laugh, and squeal about how we think our year at Harvard will turn out.  We have so much fun that the principal comes in and says exasperatedly, "Girls, not again!" We grimace and say, "Sorry ma'am, we'll go to bed now." She smiles and walks out of the dorm, yawning.

As soon as she leaves, we turn on the light and talk, giggle, and laugh some more until at 3:00 a.m., when Hazel finally dozes off from exhaustion. Ella and I finally turn out the light and as I doze off, I can't help but think about Harvard, Luke, and best of all, my amazing friends.

Chapter 6

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A Problem

"I can't believe school info has been hacked,"I say to Sam as we walk to our next class. Hazel walks up behind us and says, "Neither can I." We walk to our next class silently and try to figure out who did all of the damage. I open the door to Science class and the class falls silent. "I can't believe you three actually hacked onto school info," said Ashley from the front of the classroom. "What are you talking about?" I say confused as I sat down. "You guys did it, we all know it," she says. I don't reply

to that because class is starting so I sit helplessly, staring at the blackboard for the next hour.

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I walk out of class and meet Sam and Haze at the lockers. " So, did one of you two do it?" I ask looking at both of them. "So you're doubting us now?" asks Sam angrily. "Really Ella, you think we did all of that damage?" asks Hazel equally as angry. "Well, you could have!" I say. "Any of us could have but who knows?", states Haze. "I don't wanna be friends with hackers or haters!" I yell before I can stop the words from coming out of my mouth. "Neither do I!" says Sam. "Fine!" says Hazel. And with a turn of her foot, she's off. I actually