Prompt: I cared what [she] thought, so when [she] dared me, I knew I was in trouble.
Special Challenge: Use the word "discombobulated" and include an imaginary friend.
Note: It did not do very well as the judge was slightly confused with how it played out. She did, however, suggest that I include Josh earlier in the story to help sort things out. Since I am at a loss, I am opening this up for all ya'll! How would you introduce Josh? ^^
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I cared what he thought, so when he dared me, I knew I was
in trouble.
“C’mon, Lacey, it’s just a dare. You going to do it or not?” Tricia goaded
while folding her arms over her chest.
I slowed my swing to a halt and glanced shyly at Isaac, the
most popular boy in school. He gave me a
smug little smirk as the rest of the class tittered behind him.
“All I have to do is tell my crush that I like him?” my voice
squeaked. Immediately I flushed and
looked down at my sneakers.
“In front of everyone,” Isaac amended, grinning at
Tricia. My palms started sweating so I
tightened my grip on the chains. I knew
they wanted me to admit to having a crush on Isaac so they could tease me for
the rest of the year. Every girl in
class had a crush on him. And why
not? He was as handsome as 11-year-old
boys come with his athletic build, shaggy blonde hair, blue eyes, and dimples.
“Everyone?” I asked breathlessly. “And then I can sit at your table at lunch?”
“And then you can sit at our table at lunch,” Tricia
mimicked in a high-pitched voice. Again,
everyone snickered. All of this attention
was making me discombobulated. Regaining
my equilibrium on the wooden seat, I timidly brought my gaze to Isaac’s mocking
eyes.
“I’ll do it.”
The shock that plastered itself on his face was worth the
embarrassment I was about to endure.
Taking a deep breath, I turned to the empty swing beside me as my face
prickled with heat.
"Josh, I have a crush on you."
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