Summer stars

1 | March 2, 2004

It was March 2nd of 2004, It was exactly my 16th birthday. My family have always loved birthdays.I mean, yes, there is nothing 'that' special about them. However my mom calls it a day of enjoyment and 'good will toward men'. All-though I never seen birthdays like that, I have always seen them as another tick added to the worlds biggest garbage can. I remember waking up, thinking about the day and waiting to see the huge smiles on everyone's faces.I got up, I remember seeing my mirror reflecting my guilt throughout the room. I for fact could easily say, my birthday is the worst day of my life. I walked down the stairs still yawning and wiping my face from its hideous slumber state. I saw my mom in the kitchen, she had already set out some balloons. I looked around, 'woah mom, all this is way to much for me' I couldn't help but to laugh it off as I grabbed the milk from the fridge.I shoved it closed, I turn around to see my brother Cameron Emerge from the basement. I scoffed, "good morning Cameron-". He looked up peering, "hey!, morning Jules". He said it soft and quiet sweet.I sit down and begin to eat my breakfast. My mom sits down across me peering into my soul. I laugh nervously, "look it's actually not that big of deal just because it's my-".She cut me off, "I have a surprise". I always loved surprises however I've always loved mysteries, That is when my mom told me that for the summer we were renting a condo off the coast. I believed I should've been excited, But I wasn't I felt like all my plans, down the drain. I smiled trying the best I could to seem happy. She smiled wide, "Juliet we are going to a Fancy condo a little more excitement please!" She grinned. I smiled wider, " I am, pumped up, for this summer".I finished my cereal.I hop up from my chair tossing my items in the sink. I walk by my mom smiling.I run up the stairs. I found myself cradling myself on my bed. Rocking back and forth trying to find a way to make a excuse. Most people would say that it's a great gift but me and Clair had plans for this summer. I walk back downstairs, I see Cameron sitting on the couch nose stuck in his phone. Then I see my mom sitting in the deck out back. I sit down in the living room.I look to my sides, I see a big fluffy blanket. I smirk dragging it over to me. I turn on the tv and scroll for about 20 minutes before landing on a show. I watch the show at least a few episodes.I began to grow hungry. It was around 11:45 so I ran upstairs. I grabbed my phone, I opened it seeing Clairs name on the corner."hey lunch at 12:30?". The message read.I texted back fast, "already in the shower". I get up walking toward the stairs ,I find my room then the bath.I hopped in the shower.After I got out I wrapped in a towel and flipped my hair up in one as well.I played my music loud.I brushed my hair combing though it's black thickness. I looked at myself in the mirror I saw somebody else.I flip my head back on beginning to brush my teeth. I dry off and I walk over to the closet.I began to look around.I
saw one of my old black knitted sweaters. I smiled as I pulled it off it's hanger grabbing some jeans from my drawer. I put it on looking in the mirror my smile turned into a frown. I shoved the emotion aside putting on my chucks.I walk over to my vanity sitting down quick.I peer through the drawers trying to find my eye liner.I find the small tube, I put it on perfect. I smiled as I grab my tote heading down stairs.I open the front door, I can feel eyes. I speak aloud, "I'm going out!" I pause. A voice is heard
"With who" my mother spoke up
I shake my heading and in a groan I say, "not a boy just Clair"
A over dramatic sigh is heard, " have fun".
I chuckle as I grab the keys from the stand. I walk out of the door, I click the button the cars lights flash.I smile walking over to the car.I see Jordan out in his front yard playing chalk and driving his little cars. I wave over. Jordan's 6 And I've pretty much became his aunt, I've baby sat him ever since He was born, it's like a second family.Plus Mrs.Kennedy is extremely welcoming.A big smile appears on his face he waved over. I laugh as I get into the car.I back up being careful making sure not to hit him.I drive off That's when my phone almost explodes with messages from Clair. Reading like hey you there yet and stuff like that. I chuckled as I pulled into the parking lot. I get out of my car looking around for Clair. I see a waving blonde screaming my name. I laugh as I walk over.
"Well it's about time Roberts" she snickered
I sighed, " well maybe if you didn't text me I would've went faster" I chuckled
A younger guy comes over in a dirty apron and note pad, Clair gives me a horrible look. I sneer. He looks at Clair then me.
"Is there anything I could get you two?" He smiles
"Just a coffee and a bagel please" I plain
Clair smiles "frappe with some fruit please"
I look at her funny. He grins, "oh uhm 12.19" he stares at Clair.I look at her smiling dumb.She hands him some money. I look over handing him some cash as well.He looks at Clair then walks off.I laugh as she turns red and hides her face."that was priceless" I say in laugh.I stop laughing after remembering that Clair has no idea that I won't be there this summer.I go poker faced. She looks at me glaring, I speak,
"Oh uh Clair I'm uh not gonna be here this summer".
She glared, "WHAT!?"
I flinch staring at her, "I know it's new for me to but my mom rented this condo for my birthday!"
She Says in a loud tone, "JULIET WHAT ABOUT OUR PLANS!"
I say quiet, " I know, but I can't not go-"
She looks upset she doesn't say anything else.The guy comes back I read his tag Jace.Thank yyou Jace.Clair glares at me then looks at him.
"Could I have mine to go to" she sneers
I look at her in shock, "seriously Clair?" I chuckle
She thanks him for the food leaving the store.I jump up angry.I storm back into my car.I turn my phone to silent rushing home.I get home its now around 1:20 and I walk into the house. I storm up the stairs My mom tries to greet me but I run upstairs.I'm leaving for my vacation in 6 days and I'm tired.I decided to make a list.Of all the things I need.And honestly I tried to, but my head was heated I was so mad.I've never seen Clair being so dramatic.I decided to try to fall asleep but as I lay in bed my mind wouldn't let sleep bless me.Until my eyes began to become heavy.My heart beat slowed.My eyes became so heavy they shut.And that's all I remember from that Tuesday.