Chapter 1: Sarcasm & Dresses

"Uhh! I have nothing to wear!" I whined to my mom. The homecoming dance was coming up and I needed the perfect dress that would accentuate my body. I had the perfect vision of entering the Paris themed dance with great alacrity and style. Watching everybody drool over me. Like those girls from Mean Girls. Unfortunately, my mom didn't get my vision. "Ally why don't you just wear one of your previous homecoming dresses" she said while holding my bright pink dress I wore last year to the dance. "That's a great idea mom, why don't I just show up in an old rag dress. That will impress everyone!" I responded sarcastically. "Mom, this is my last homecoming dance. ever. I need to make a statement." I pleaded. My mom rolled her eyes and sighed.

"Fine, here's 200 dollars, you can go shopping for a dress with Trish after school tomorrow." I hugged my mom and said, "Thank yooou soo much mom I love you!". "Yeah ok, just be back in time for dinner, we're having company". My mother closed my bedroom door and left me to go to sleep.

As I laid in bed, I wondered who we were having over tomorrow. Who ever the guest is, the dinner will probably be awkward. They always are. It might be one of my dad's friends from the Miami Accordion Association Convention. He always meets new people when he goes to his annual accordion convention. I decided to pull out my phone and let Trish know we can go shopping tomorrow. She will be thrilled!

The next morning I get ready for school and decide to wear my floral skirt with a light pink sweater. This will be the perfect outfit for a nice fall day. I just love the fall. Its so beautiful. All the leaves falling and all the beautiful fragrances that come with the wonderful season. As I walk down stairs to eat breakfast I look at the clock and notice it is 7:30. School starts at 8:00 I rushed out the door without any food in my stomach and walked to school. Since I live close to the school I made it there around 7:45. As I made my way to the cafeteria, my best friend approached me.

"Hey Ally" Trish said with a surprisingly cheerful voice. "Hi Trish.." I replied. Whats got you so jolly? I questioned as we walked into the breakfast line. "I'm just so exited to go shopping! Its gonna be super fun!" If there is anything the makes Trish happy, its shopping. She is a real fashionista. "I'm exited too, it's going to be so fun trying on a bunch of dresses. What kind of dress do you have in mine for homecoming". I asked. "I was thinking something subtle and simple". I was surprised at Trish's answer. She usually goes for something more loud. "Wow, really, ok cool" I said with a shocked expression. She must be trying to tone her style down as she is getting older.