![]() ![]() It's got its drawbacks, but at least first half means that I pick the hairstyle for the day.Įxpertly moving through the darkened bedroom, I smooth down one last wrinkle at the foot of the bed and throw my pajama bottoms in the hamper. I plug in my flat iron, wait for it to heat up, then quickly but meticulously comb sections and pull the iron along, making the curls disappear. Instead of sustenance, I opt for straightening. I haven't eaten breakfast, but I don't smell bacon, so I decide to grab something from the cafeteria. So things like tardiness, bad grades, and attention-grabbing clothes are basically off-limits in the Best household. One of Mom's major concerns is us standing out-and therefore being found out. I lean back and crane my neck so I can see the digital clock on my nightstand: It reads 6:47-thirteen minutes before I need to leave for school. "What's up, Ann Taylor Loft?" I mutter to myself, shaking my head. I'm used to looking exactly like two other people, but I'll never be used to Ella's fashion sense. I finish applying lip balm, take a step back from the sink, and frown. ![]() When I reminded her of this, she said, "That's exactly why you're doing first half." I maintain that Mom was in a mood when she made assignments this year-math and science are definitely not my best subjects. I go to student government, chemistry, trigonometry, psychology, and history at school, then do the rest of the day at home. ![]()
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