The Story of us

10. The fourth of July

I grab my red white and blue headband, sliding it into my previously straightened hair. I reach for my tube of foundation, applying the medium light substance to certain parts of my face. I turn my gaze back towards the counter, grabing my eos Chapstick (the mint one) and smear it against my lips. I look in the mirror, smiling at the reflection, satisfied.

My hand touches the door knob, turning the piece of copper, allowing the wooden door to open. I see Molly, Lexi, and Marlee sitting on the ground, painting their nails. I smile,"hey guys, how do I look?"

They look up, smiling,

"Amazing."

"Beautiful."

"like a princess."

My smile widens,"Thanks. Where's Mackenzie?" I look around, noticing she's defiantly not here. Thank goodness. Let me tell you, that girl really starts to get on your nerves after a while, and by a while I mean a few minutes.

Lexi rolls her eyes,"she went to the front desk to pick up a package that contained a super short Fourth of July dress and the new Kylie Jenner lip kit."

We all roll our eyes, chuckling. I sit down and all three of my friends pop up, standing on the carpet. Molly smiles,"how do we look?" They all twirl like a bride trying on a wedding dress.

I look over each of their outfits. Lexi is wearing denim shorts with a white tank top that has an american flag on it. Molly is wearing a romper that includes the colors of the United States flag. Marlee was wearing denim overalls with a red tank top under. I turn my gaze away from the stylish outfits and back to them,"you guys look amazing."

"Thanks", they say in usion.

Marlee smiles,"today is our first Fourth of July together."

She's right. Last year we did the two week session, this year we all did the four week session, which means we get to spend our Country's Independence Day together. I nod,    "yeah, I'm really excited."

We head over to the bathroom, chatting, as Lexi carefully curls Marlee's light brown hair, while here own hair is in a fancy French braid. Molly is sitting on the counter, telling us a story about how her crazy little brother went around, door bell ditching the neighbors at 6:45 in the morning.

I love hanging out with my friends and I am really going to miss them, considering camp ends on Saturday. I shake that thought out of my head. Today is Tuesday, which means I still had most of the week to hang out with them.

Before I have a chance to think about a happier thought, the front door flies open. Seconds later Mackenzie appears at the bathroom door frame."Molly."

Molly jumps off the counter, standing straighter,but looking a bit more confident than usual,"yeah?"

"come on, we need to get ready." Mackenzie's gaze is on her phone, as her fingers move back and forth, texting someone.

Molly frowns,"I am ready."

This causes Mackenzie to look up from her iPhone,"you're wearing that?"

Molly gestures toward her outfit,"um, yeah."

Mackenzie sighs,"fine, but come with me,you can hang out with these weirdos later." Molly nods, she looks at us, mouthing a 'sorry' before leaving the room with miss S.B.(spoiled brat. Aka Mackenzie.)

We all look at each other, a bit confused about what just happened.

Lexi raises her eyebrows,"what was that about?"

Marlee shrugs,"just Mackenzie, being Mackenzie, and Molly following her every command."

Lexi nods, agreeing to Marlee's statement, "yeah, why does she....."