It was another boring day for the teenage girl, Sophie. She is a Sophomore at Eastside High School and is viced captain of the volleyball team for only having one 3rd year on the team as captain. Sophie also plays the violin for an instrument, her classmates adore her playing and skills for both violin and volleyball. You could also say she has a fan club of her own, which can really get out of hand from time to time.
One afternoon, she was walking home with her friend, Amber. Amber lives right next to her and they both have been friends ever since grade school. Amber is the outgoing and energetic type, while Sophie is the more so introverted, shy, and athletic type. While they were both walking home, Amber brought up an interesting topic that caught Sophie’s attention.
“Hey Sophie, have you ever heard the rumors of the red string?” Said Sophie’s best friend.
“Yeah, everybody is talking about it at school. Why? Is it a bother?” Sophie answered back in a questionable tone.
“Ah-No. It’s just..It’s weird how they say two people are connected by just one long red string. I think it’s a fake.. But, I’m interested to see who my partner will be!”
“Oh.. I also think it’s a fake, but I don’t have the same interest you have in it like you. I’m not really the one seeking for love and to find out who my partner will be. I think it’s all just a flunk. If people find their true love, well, good for them.” Sophie said, trying to make a point to what she was saying.
“Oh…. Well, You can’t be optimistic forever Sophie!” Amber laughed trying to lighten up the mood that is heavy.
“Huh? What do you mean by that?! I could be like you and everybody else!” Sophie got embarrassed and tried to make another point.
“Weeeelll- You are kind of a party pooper sometimes, and you always have the motherly personality, you get what I’m saying?” Amber said with a smile.
“I am not!-” And before Sophie could finish her long lecture, Amber cut her off.
“Here, how about this! There is a party at Reko’s place tonight, well, because of her birthday. So, you come with me and hang out for a while, if you don’t like it, we could leave, it you do, we can stay. Alright?!”
“No.” Sophie said bluntly.
What?! Why?!?!? I bet you didn’t even take a minute to think about it!” Amber complained to the petite girl.
“You know I don’t like parties.” Sophie stated.
“Please!”
“No”
“Pleeease”
“NO”
The argument kept ongoing on until they stopped in front of Amber’s house.
“I’ll buy you all the ramen you want~” Amber smiled slyly at Sophie.
“….You know you are in for a ride my dear Amber, Your wallet will be empty by the time the school festival comes around.” Sophie smiled a courageous smile.
“Yeah, I know! No need to rub it in, Sophie!” Amber said while starting to sulk over her wallet.
“Fine, I’ll go, but don’t expect me to like it!” Sophie said while daydreaming about ramen.
“Can I choose your outfit?!” Ambers eyes started to twinkle to where it was blinding Sophie.
“Whatever! On one condition!” Sophie glared at her best friend.
“Go on!” The stared eyed girl said.
“I don’t want to be the main attraction at Reko’s party.” Sophie said.
“Yes Ma’am!-OW!” Amber yelled while Sophie hit her head with her hand.
“I TOLD YOU NOT TO CALL ME MA’AM!” Sophie said, her glares piercing through Amber.
“Fine Fine!….Ma’am” Amber said it and ran inside her house with an angry Sophie tailing her…
To Be Continued