It was the last day of school before Christmas break, and Katie could not be more grateful. She also could not be more ecstatic. Tonight was KCA's Winter Ball, and Katie could not be more pumped. Her best friends, Ashley Martin and Andrea O'Connell, were just as excited. To add onto her excitement, Katie had a trip with Ryan and his family to look forward to. However, it wasn't just any trip. Oh, no, not at all. Katie and the Swiss family would be heading to Denver in two days to be with Ryan on the set of his new movie. When he had invited her to join his family in Denver, Katie had become...

At 5:10 AM on Sunday morning, I heard my cell phone beep. Glancing at my iPhone 5, my heart skipped a beat. It was a text from Ryan. Good Morning, Beautiful. I just wanted to tell you that I love you and that my family and I will be there in 5 minutes. Love, Ryan Blushing, I replied back: I love you, too, Ryan Aaron Swiss You are the best thing to ever happen to me. I will see you in 5 XOXO, Katie Suddenly overcome with giddiness and joy, I went over my checklist one last time. Whenever I go on trips, I always make sure to check my list a minimum of three times. Hey, it never hurts to...

"This is cool that we are getting to hang out this afternoon." Andrea said, as the five friends took a seat at the large round table. "But, why isn't Katie here?" "I was wondering the same thing." Ashley frowned. "Is she okay? "She's fine." Ryan smiled, reassuringly. "She doesn't even know we are meeting today." "Why not?" "I have a big surprised planned for her for tomorrow, and I need your help." "Believe me, it is going to be big." Michael Lane added. "Actually, it is HUGE." Brendan Clark sighed. "Wait a minute...how is it you guys know something that Katie and I don't?" Andrea wanted to...

"Are you okay, Captain?" Jessica Keller wanted to know. "You don't look so good." "I am just nervous about this game, that's all." I replied, tying the laces of her soccer cleats. "How come?" "Besides it being the last game of the season, talent scouts from Schreiner, Baylor, and Texas Tech are going to be there today." "Simone, there is no reason to be nervous." Jessica smiled, reassuring-ly. "Need I remind you that this team has not lost a game the past two seasons because of you?" Before I had a chance to thank Jessica for her kind words, Coach Sara was informing us that it was time for...

The final week before Christmas break has arrived, and the students of Norrington High School could not be more pumped. This is especially true for seventeen-year-old Simone Smith.After all, she has three blissful weeks of Christmas Vacation to look forward to Even though she is truly looking forward to this wonderful event, Simone must do one of the hardest things that she has ever done in her life: Forgive the two girls whom she believed to be her best friends. Even after Shannon and Shelby Ashton ditched her for no reason at all this past summer, Simone believes that there is a chance...

As Shauna washed the color treatment residue out of my hair, I could not help but smile to myself. I was in love with the new color that I had chosen. It truly went well with my hazel eyes and olive com-plexion. On a different note, I was also smiling because I felt happy. Besides having the most wonderful boyfriend and best friends that a girl could ever ask for, I was also very excited that I had finally come to a decision about which school that I would be attending in the fall. The best part? I don't have any doubts that this is the school that I was meant to go to.

As Emma packed her book bag and got ready for the day, a million butterflies fluttered inside of her stomach. Tryouts for the new team captain had been held last Wednes-day, and Emma had given it all that she had. The other people who had tried out had been Gemma and Marisol. Even though Emma truly wanted to be captain more than anything in the entire world, it would not devastate her in the least if she was not chosen as captain. Both Marisol and Gemma would make amazing captains, and Emma would be more than excited if either one of them became Captain of the Tornados. "Knock-knock." Emma's...

It is the first day back after spring break, and Emma Greer is feeling both excited and nervous. Today marks the first day of her reign as Captain of the Terrence Hill High School Varsity Lady tennis team. On a less positive note, it is also Emma's first day back to school after her ex best friends pulled a prank on her that landed her in the hospital for three days. At this point, Emma's worst fear is that the kids at school will tease and torment her. However she soon learns that that is not the case at all. As March turns into April, new oppurtunities and longtime kept secrets are brought...

Well, my friends, it is official. The time for the juniors and seniors of Terrence Hill High School to gather for one special night has finally arrived That's right, my friends, it's time for Prom Due to how excited she is, and with all of the wonderful things that have happened in her life lately, it is only natural that seventeen-year-old Emma Greer is anticipating that tonight will be one of the best nights of her life As she will soon learn, however, things are not always as they seem. When two people from Emma's recent past try to crash the Prom, it threatens to turn Emma's magical...

By the time I had made it to my locker and put my things away, at least fifty people had congratulated me on a job well done at State. Giving each of the people who had congratulated me on a job well done, I thanked them sincerely. As I made my way to first period Environmental Science to take my final exam, I could not help but smile. Besides feeling confident about my exam, I also felt extremely happy. Knowing that I came through for the team made me feel amazing.