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  And after I got off the phone with her, I did call him. We're going out on New Years Eve, to some party.

  Chapter 72

  It's Christmas! I'm the only one awake right now, so I think I'll go make breakfast, and surprise everyone, with a nice treat. And then get ready, because everyone's coming over tonight. I already gave B and A their gifts, and I had Christmas with dad last night, because he was leaving for a cruise today. We exchanged gifts, and I got a couple books from him. He got a tie from me, because parents are hard to shop for.

   

  From Brianna I got a charm bracelet, something I saw a while back that I thought was cute but never got. In turn, I got her a CD from her favorite band. I gave Adam a playlist of songs that I thought he might like. He gave me a collage of photos. Some of me and him, me and Brianna, Hannah and me, and the rest were just of me. I knew he was into photography, but I don't remember him taking some of these. But then I probably wasn't paying attention. They're very nice, and pretty. Already hung it up on the wall. 

   

  My favorite gift actually.

  Chapter 73

  It's New Years Eve and I'm waiting for Cole to come pick me up. Not nervous to be going out with him, more so going to  a party that is likely to be almost completely popular kids. I have never mixed with them before, and for the most part they either looked down upon me, or ignored me. Wouldn't be surprised if someone asked who invited the loser, which I will reply to. Or 'accidentally' spilling a drink on me.

   

  Oh that's him, knocking on the door and being invited in. Gotta run.

  Chapter 74

  It was a fun party, really not my thing. And when you show up with the quarter back on your arm, everyone is either nice to you, or jealous, but pretending to like you. I got at least twenty death glares from girls at the party. If looks could kill, then I would be charged with murder. You stare at me, I'll stare back and win.

   

  On a different note, I found that drinking is no fun when you're hungover the next morning. Even if you're not getting yelled at by your parents because you stayed the night at your friends house. Either that or go home and face the wrath of my mother, who waddles around like a penguin now. Glad I didn't come right away, or else they would have known something was up.

   

  Speaking of mom, she's going to find out the sex of the baby later this month. Finally I will get to know if I'll have a brother or a sister. I'm exhausted, I was up all night listening to Brianna tell stories about

   

  Cole from when they were kids. Turns out she was quite evil when she was little.

  Chapter 75

  I'm gonna have a brother! And a sister! Yup, she's having twins. Going to be quite the handful. But hey I will help out when I can. Mom is five months along, and happy as can be. Dan is excited too, but also beginning to freak out about being a dad. I keep telling him he will be fine, but he's got his doubts. Nobody's perfect when it comes to parenting. I'm not the best example, but the point is he'll do fine.

   

  I on the other hand, am ready to be a big sister. I'll teach them all kinds of things, like how to prank people when they are older. And when they start dating, I will embarrass them with stories of their childhood. Some other news on the mom and Dan front, they are getting married in July, and the twins are expected around the end of may. So hopefully about a month and a half later. 

   

  A small wedding though, in the backyard. Simple is what she wants. And as they say the bride gets what she wants. Or do people say that? Oh who cares.

  Chapter 76

  I've been distracted lately, otherwise I would have written sooner. It's a week until Valentine day, and keeping in tradition, even if it's super cheesy and cliche, the guys send the girlfriends flowers during school. Or your secret admirer. Will I be getting any flowers, you ask? Well yes, yes I will. Because I'm now in a steady relationship with Cole. 

   

  The other day we were at his house for dinner, so I could meet his family. Lovely people, he's an only child. My favorite part was when she got out the photo album, and told me stories about him as a little boy. Cole used to go by Captain Underpants. His face was so red. It was cute.

   

  And I must admit, I'm floating on a cloud. Happy as can be with him. 

  Chapter 77

  Cole went all out for valentines day. Not just flowers sent to me during class. Being the corny dork he is, he showed up during French with two dozen violets and a friend of his playing the violin. Romantic, and even Ms. Beaumont let him stay for about to minutes, before politely asking him to leave. All eyes were on us. And then just me as people started whispering about the two of us. 

   

  I noticed Adam seemed a little down. Kind of mad two, but why? I mean he pressed the pen to the paper hard enough to rip it. Tired to catch his attention several times, but he just ignored me. 

  Chapter 78

  He broke up with Wendy. Didn't say why, just that they were over. Stayed up late talking to him about it, up on the roof. Adam was a mess, he liked her but things just didn't work out. I didn't say a word, just listened to him while he tried to keep a straight face. When he was finished, I told him that I was sorry to hear that, but that eventually he would get over her. He just nodded, and stared at the sky.

  Chapter 79

  And my baby sister and baby brother's names are; Alison and Oliver. Lovely names, helped choose them. I was at the hospital this morning to see mom and the twins. Stayed a while and got to hold them. Eventually left so ma could rest, and came home. Slept, got the nursery ready, which is a pale green.

   

  Not like a sickly pale, but closer to a mint green.

   

  They were five days later than planned, and mom looked like she was going to burst open. I think today will be a lazy day.

  Chapter 80

  The twins are cute, but god they are messy. Yeah I've changed some dirty diapers, and woke up at three am because once one of them starts screaming, so does the other. And they won't calm down until I've sung them a song. Sometimes I have to sing a couple songs until they finally calm down and fall asleep. 

   

  I think if I ever have kids, I'll wait older and have more patience to do this. Because it's four thirty on Monday morning, and I have to go to work in about six hours. Of course the twins can fall back asleep, but I cannot. Also the wedding is in less then a month. So much to do, such little patience. 

  Chapter 81

  It's always a fun day at work when your stocking shelves. You never know what might happen, like having an entire shelf collapse, sending all the cans you just stacked to the ground. Which took forever to restock, because I had to wait for someone to fix the shelve, then pick up the cans and make sure everything was alright, nothing opened. 

   

  Or how about little kids that feel the need to grab at things they can't reach, and end up falling and spilling everywhere. Then you have to clean it all up. And this happens a lot in one day. At least five times. I'm exhausted, and it's only seven. I was going to hang out with friends, because Cole's away visiting family, but I just want to take  a bath and collapse in bed.

   

  Did I mention it was like ninety degrees out too? My uniform is sticking to me. So so tired.

  Chapter 82

  Exactly one week until the wedding, and everyone is freaking out. Mom's beginning to think that we won't be ready in time, not with two babies. And Dan's not really helping calm her down, he's busy trying to figure out how to get his parents here in time. Which leaves me to be calm, entertain the little ones, and figure out how I can help them.

   

  Meanwhile, the house it filling up, because his parents are staying here, and so is his sister. Who's name is Amelia, with two kids, both still in elementary school. I can't decide if they're angels, or devils. But I have had at least six
tea parties with the oldest, Bridget. 

   

  Her younger brother, Max, has hid behind his mothers legs every time I enter the room. I think he's shy, I know I was when I was six. And then there's her husband, John, who is always on his phone. We've said two words to each other since they got here last week, and they were hello and goodbye.

   

  That's just his younger sister though. From what I understand, there are three more siblings coming to town, all staying in hotels. Two boys and one more girl. So many family members. And three of them have kids, which is at least five more kids. I think one of them has a boy around my age. Or maybe it was a girl? I’m not sure. I just know it's going to be a full house.

  Chapter 83

  I have met the rest of the family. Let's start with the siblings first. Two brothers, Tom and Peter. Tom is the youngest of the three boys, and Peter is the oldest. Peter has two kids named Alana and Grace, twin daughters. Tom is single, because he said and I quote "No use in getting tied down when you're young".

   

  Alana and Grace are my age, and complete opposites of me. Minus the fact that their parents went through a divorce. Only Peter got sole custody. 

   

  Then the other girl is Beth. She has three boys, James, a middle schooler and all around moodier than I can be. Andrew, around Ginger's age. And that leaves l'il Timmy, who is a toddler. She too is a single parent, but I don't know why, never said. I have only got along with Timmy so far, and he just plays hide and seek. 

   

  The rest avoid me like the plague. Meanwhile, there a five days left until the wedding. And everyone's here. Dans parents are nice, quiet. His family is chaotic. 

  Chapter 84

  It is the morning of the wedding, everyone has calmed down. So far things are running smoothly, and I am helping Hannah with her make-up. Brianna and Cole will be here in a little while. I'm in my bridesmaid dress, as is Jean and Hannah. Aunt Jean's with mom, helping her get ready, while I can see

   

  Dan pacing around outside, and chatting with his brothers. 

   

  I think everyone's excited for today.

  Chapter 85

  It was a beautiful wedding, but I'm back home now with Grace and Alana, to watch Alison and Oliver. The girls are downstairs sitting on the couch, while the munchkins sleep, tuckered out after today. Peter and Tom held them during the ceremony, both looking cute in their outfits. A white dress for Alison, with a matching flower headband, and a little tux for Oliver.

   

  Mom looked beautiful, and Dan couldn't stop smiling. Afterwords, at the reception, before we left, I think I made everyone tear up a bit with my speech. I must admit that I'm all tuckered out after such an eventful day. Think I'll nap for a little bit.

  Chapter 86

  I must admit, I'm sad that this summer is coming to a close. It's almost September, a few days away actually. And I feel like it's passed by so quickly, between the twins being born, mom's wedding. Going to stay with Hannah for a few weeks. Spending most of my time at work, with Cole or with friends.

   

  That is when I wasn't babysitting for the Cross's.

   

  Adam's been acting weird lately. I mean he was before, but if it's possible, he's gotten even weirder now. But I refuse to read anything into this because I am happy with Cole. He's great and so sweet to me. Hard to believe this is our last year at school together, before we both head of elsewhere.

  Which we have talked about, and are not concerned about at all. Being a couple doesn't mean we have to do everything together. 

  Chapter 87

  I though junior year was tough. Boy was I wrong. This year we've had even more homework, not to mention college applications, and deciding where we want to go. It's only October and I am so ready to be done. Also I've been picking up more hours at work, for the some extra money I'll need when I leave for college.

   

  And then there's the handful of football games of Cole's I went too, plus homecoming. When you read romance novels where the girl is dating the most popular boy in school, all the stuff they go to like dances and games, seems simple. But it gets tiring trying to fit in with people you don't know well.

   

  Cole's already locked his college choice down; Arizona State. Whereas I'm still deciding. I want somewhere with a good writing program that I can afford. I'm thinking Michigan, in Ann Arbor. It's a ways away, but still.

  Chapter 88

  December, and I've sent in my applications early. I applied to Michigan and Georgia. Also I need to get a knew diary if I'm going to continue writing, because this one is almost full. It's going to be break soon, and I'll be happy to relax. It's been a stressful year so far, and it's no where near done yet. Plus I'm working a lot lately, which leaves little time for other things.

   

  Like going on dates with your boyfriend. Who is acting strange too. Maybe it's just me, but he seems distant, and disappears when Adam's around. Well I have to cut this entry short, work in an hour.

  Chapter 89

  Well I again have lost this diary. I need to improve my organizational skills, because as of right now they suck. What month is it now...? Oh yeah that's right, end of March. Also spring break, which has not started off with bang but instead a flush down the toilet. My relationship has been terminated, because Cole thinks I like Adam, and says that it's clear as day he likes me back.

   

  No amount of insisting that wasn't true worked. He made up his mind, and left me hear to cry. Yeah I'm home alone, doing the stereotypical breakup routine, eating ice-cream and crying. All the while looking like a mess. But instead of the notebook, I chose the Titanic because that ship sank as well. 

  Stupid heart, screwing things up for me.

  Chapter 90

  What is a step father to do when his step daughter has spent a month moping around the house, silent as a ghost? Try and ask her what's wrong. When she reply's with she doesn't want to talk, he insists that she can tell him anything. And so she does.

   

  I spent an hour crying and talking about what happened, while Dan listened to me. When I finally finished, he left for about twenty minutes. Then returned with Brianna, who brought food. So far I have spent this night retelling her everything she missed over spring break. Now I'm just sad and tired.

  Chapter 91

  Adam asked me to prom last night, as friends of course. And I said yes, because I'd rather be with him then go alone. Brianna and Hannah are going to prom as well, and yes they are still going strong as a couple. At this rate they will be high school sweethearts. At least someones happy.

   

  I have finally gotten over Cole. He's moved on to someone else. Surprisingly it was Cindy, who looks happier these days. And prom is in a week, which means its pretty late notice to be asking me, but I will figure out something for a dress. And I can always do my own hair and make-up.

   

  Pretty soon though, school will be over. We're all waiting on responses back from our schools of choice.

   

  Fingers crossed one of them accepts me. 

  Chapter 92

  Prom was a blast! Had so much fun with everyone, and now I'm tired. Mom took tons of pictures, and fussed the whole time. Then Adam's parents took a bunch of pictures. They all had that 'my baby is growing up' look on their faces. We left after convincing them they had enough pictures of the both of us. 

   

  Ginger can't wait until she can go to prom. Her dad of course, had a different opinion. And I promised to tell her all about it tomorrow. Also got some mail today, and I am proud to say I will be attending going to Michigan state, where I will know at least one person, as Ad applied there too.

   

  I feel the prom theme of magic was befitting, because it was quite magical. Must sleep now.

  Chapter 93

  I cannot belie
ve it's already graduation! Hard to believe this past year has just flown by. Of course mom's letting me head out with the gang to celebrate, including Hannah, whose graduation was yesterday. The best news though, is what happened after we got our diplomas. I kissed Adam, caught him by surprise. After we broke apart, he kissed me. So I'm not sure where this is going, but I'm excited and ready for it.

  Chapter 94

  I tape up the final box, the last of my clothes. It's mid July, and I'm gearing up to head to college with my boyfriend Adam. This is a new adventure for us, and I couldn't be more excited. Turning around, I glance back at my room one last time. It's bare, with nothing but a bed, and desk. The only trace left from me is the the mint green walls. So many memories. Grabbing the box, I hear something hit the floor. 

   

  Looking down, I find my old diary. Smiling, I flip through the first few pages. Three years worth of stories and moments in hear. 

   

  "Hey Desiree, are you ready?"

   

  "Yeah Adam, I'll be down in a minute." I yell back at him. Hitting the light switch, I tuck my diary under my arm. 

   

  "Okay. But don't take too long. We should hit the road before it get's too dark out." His voice floats through my window, and I smile. 

   

  "I know."

   

  Closing the door behind me, I head off to the newest chapter in my life. 

   

  "Goodbye Willow Creek. See you around."

   

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