Original Writing – Cinderella

And you can tidy that room before you go start anywhere, young ladyGreat, just what I needed. Another chore, which would take me tout ensemble night. Well, maybe its better than going start with them lot anyway.Carly and Michelle had been my best friends for as recollective as I could remember, still recently the three of us had started hanging around with a girl c solelyed Lauren and her friends. To begin with, I wasnt keen on Lauren, but put up with her comments for Carly and Michelles sake. then(prenominal) Carly began to change. She was always trying to impress Lauren, and became quite nasty, turning on me. And of all quantifyy wiz else definemed to follow Lauren too. I began to feel like none of them desire me, and quite out of place. Just because I didnt worship the ground Lauren walked on. But I was too scared to stand up to her. It wouldve meant losing all of my friends. I got on with my room feeling down.Later on, we were all down at the youth club. Lauren was tell ing us all about her latest crush, and as usual, everyone was glued to her story. Well, everyone excerpt from me. I looked around the room and permit out a little gasp. Standing in the corner was the nicest guy I had ever seen. He was laughing with his friends, and had a gorgeous smile. He had short, perfect brown hair, and twinkling brown eyes. He looked over and smiledand began walking over.All the girls went quiet, and secretly looked at Lauren. She flicked her hair, and flashed a rank smile. His smile moved from me to her. I looked in envy as he walked over to her, and began chatting. She knows everyone, I thought, and turned to them to listen to what he was saying.So it will be at my house on Saturday. And I hope to see all of you there.Was it my imagination or did he look at me while saying that? He walked off, and I was about to ask the girls who he was when Lauren sighed.oh, hes sooo gorgeous So this is the guy she likes No wonder, he is really good looking. I cant belie ve I ever thought I had a chanceCindy, what have you done to your hair today? It looks awful And if you come with us to Joshs caller, youll have to make more of an attack with your clothesLaurens frosty, mocking tone cut right through me, And another thing, Josh is mine.It was Wednesday when I got the phone call.Hello? Is that Cindy Lewis?Yeah. Who is this please?Its magic 828. Were ringing to let you know that youve won our guess the year competition, and have won 40 in Topshop vouchers, and a free taxi service for the next time you go outIt was great, and it saved me a lot of money for a new outfit for Joshs party. I had spent a long time deciding whether I should genuinely go or not, after what Lauren had said. But in the end decided to go anyway. I had thought about Josh a lot, and wanted to see him once again. My mum, on the other hand, was a different case.What do you want to go to a party for when you can stay in and play games with your family?You cant go to someones par ty you dont even knowI might have to ring up his parents to check if theyre allowing alcohol.She went on and on like that for ages, until finally, I talked her round.Okay, you can go. Under one condition You get a taxi patronise and are in this house before 1130. Otherwise youll never go out againI hadnt been to any proper parties before, Laurens gang always conveniently forgot to mention it to me or thought I already knew about it. I was nervous, and had no cerebration what to expect. With my vouchers, I had bought a pair of jeans, which Id have never been able to afford myself. They were the perfect fit, and sparkled under the light. I also bought a new hair bobble, which had a glittery heart on it. I knew they looked good, but was scared what Lauren would animadvert of them. It was amazing what effect she could have over my life.When the taxi pulled up In await of the address Michelle had given me, a sudden thought that shed given me the wrong address on purpose nearly made me ask to be taken home. But then I heard the medication booming from the house, and saw some people scattered near the doorway. Keep calm, I told myself.Once I was inside, I saw how packed it was. Someone was trying to open the back door. I saw it was Josh. I began walking over when Lauren appeared in front of me.Cindy Didnt think you would make it. Good party isnt it? We have Josh to thank for that I came round early to help him get ready. He asked me to, and I just couldnt survive Hes such a sweetie Oh, have you decorated an old pair of jeansShe reached over and grabbed Joshs hand. She was trying to make me feel small, and it worked. I felt so stupe for thinking that someone might choose me over Lauren. If I had gone over to Josh, what would I have said? Would it looked like I fancied him? I made my way through the moving crowd, and sat outside on the step, alone.Hello? How long have you been out here? You must be haltIt was him. Why was he talking to me? I looked up at his concerned face. II. Needed some fresh air.What, for over an hour Is it Lauren? Has she upset you?How did he know I still didnt believe he was actually talking to me. I found myself making up some excuse about something mischievously happening at home.Well I hope its not bad enough so you cant dance with me, he smiled shyly.I couldnt believe this was happening. Josh was ask ME to dance By now people had begun to drift outside, and the music was loud enough out here. Before I gave him an answer, he swept me into his arms, and began to move to the beat. Then a slow song began. I hope you dont min He began. I rested my arms on his shoulders and he wrapped his around my waist. We swayed to the music together. The song seemed to last for ages, but when it ended, neither of us let go. He moved his face c dope offr to mineOh no I looked at my watch. It was 1125. My taxi was supposed to turn up 5 minutes ago, and I was supposed to be home in 5 minutes. I moved forward from Josh, and ran t owards the front of the house. As I moved, I saw something fall to the floor, and my hair came loose. Great, my new hair bobble. Oh well, I would just have to leave it. Id rather lose that than be grounded for the rest of my life The taxi was still there, so I jumped in without looking back, or saying goodbye to Josh.It was a week after the party, and we were in the youth club. Lauren had seen me with Josh, so was being even more awkward. I didnt dare say anything to her I was too scared.Cindy, get some drinks for all of us please, She ordered.I went to the vender, thinking about Josh. Why had he danced and tried to kiss me when he could have Lauren? She was far prettier than me, and had a lot more confidence than me. piece I was getting the drinks, I heard shouting coming from our table.Honestly, it will tie back. I just need to pull it a bitI turned round, and took in a deep breath. There was Josh, looking as lovely as ever, standing over Lauren. She was trying to tie something i n her hair. Something that looked a lot like my bobble. Suddenly, Josh turned around and spotted me. His face lit up with a smile, and he grabbed the bobble off Lauren.Cindy Ive been looking for you all over. When you left so suddenlyI know, Im sorry. But I had to be home by 1130.I knew there must be a reason. We were getting along so well he winked. I went red, and looked over at Lauren. She was staring daggers at me.He reached over and brushed my hair back into a pony, and tied it with the bobble. And I wanted to ask you something will you go out with me?My stomach did a somersault, and I felt like I was floating. I knew how much Lauren liked him, but then I thought of all the awful things shed said and done to me, and how shed made my life hell, hoping that everything I did would be all right by her. I thought back to the party, and at the surprise that someone actually found ME attractive. I had managed to have a good time on my own, without being constantly being put down or ma de fun of. Id met someone who appreciated me for being myself, not depending on how touristed I was. I realised Josh was waiting for my answer.I looked him straight in the eyes and gave him a big smile.Yes I said.