• Caved In
    Chapter 1
    (Christmas Break)

    Cathy
    We were all in the lounge, Just hanging out.

    Carmen was on the couch watching a movie. George and Kam were talking about who knows what. Danni was listening to her ipod and drawing in her sketch book. Matt was talking on the phone with his dad. And I was studying, as usual. Christmas Break was in three days, and all my teachers decided to give us tests the day before. So now I have five tests in one day!

    “Ugh!” I shouted in frustration. “I can’t study for five tests in two days! George, come help me study!” He came over. I handed him a stack of flashcards.

    “Oh my god, Cathy. Stop freaking out.” Danni said. I looked at her and raised my eyebrows.

    “Don’t you have these same tests too?” I asked.

    “Yup.” she nodded.

    “Then shouldn’t you be studying to?” I asked her.

    “Nah not really. I just study the really hard ones, then guess on the rest. Do that, and I’ll guarantee you’ll get an A or a B every time.” she smiled. I rolled my eyes.

    “Yea right.”

    “Okay, fine, don’t believe me.” she said and looked at the TV. “Oh god, Carmen! What are you watching!” she grimaced and turned away. I looked at the TV. I recognized the movie, it was Sweeney Todd. There was this guy with really tight pants, singing and dancing.

    “Ewww.” I said turning away also.

    “I can’t look away!” Carmen shouted. We all stared at her and started laughing. Just then Matt hung up his phone and tried to get our attention.

    “You guys!” he shouted. When we finally calmed down he continued. “Can I tell you my good news now?” he asked. We nodded. “Okay, how would you guys like to go skiing?” he asked.

    “Oh my god! We’re going skiing?!” Danni shouted.

    “No, well yes, but my dad is letting us use the cabin we have up in the mountains for the week.” He smiled. We all cheered.

    This was the best news I heard all day.

    Carmen

    “I can’t wait ‘till Christmas break now!” I said happily. This was going to be my first Christmas with my friends.

    “Yea this is going to be so awesome!” Cathy agreed.

    Danni nodded. “Now all we have to do is pass these tests.” she said and we groaned.