’ Her mind screamed in denial as her feet followed Monica to the front of the house, but she could think of no polite way to refuse. Why did people ...lways say that it would be nice to see their lost loved ones ‘just one more time’ when all it truly did was make the sadness of loss that much deeper again? Crystal’s grandmother had been her very best friend throughout her entire life, and Crystal had missed her dearly. It was horrible knowing that she could not even use this opportunity to say. “All the way to the top step,” I instructed. Rachel stood on the top step and I cinched up the safety lanyard. “Now step off the stool,” I instructed. Rachel looked at me like I was crazy. “Step off the stool,” I politely repeated. She stepped off the stool and was instantly suspended by the harness and lanyard, about twelve inches off the classroom floor. She kicked her feet back and forth and giggled. Her hands covered her face in embarrassment. “This,” I said, spinning Rachel in a circle,. Suddenly she was attacked and pulled back into the alley. She tried to scream but her attacker clamped his hand over her mouth quickly. The attacker punched Nozomi in the stomach leaving her breathless. The attacker then took out a knife and stabbed Nozomi in her left leg. She got out a scream of pain but then her attacker knocked her to the ground with a strong slap to her beautiful face. She couldn't believe this was happening to her but Nozomi tried to fight off her attacker. It was to no. .. have fun with this Nick guy. He's really hot!"We all had to laugh at that one. Amanda always thought about the guys, and their level of hotness.At nine forty five, we were ready. Made, dried, dressed, and ready to party all night long.We took the Solara, the convertible again. Rachel and Amanda, and then Hillary and Claudia, had split cars to come over to my house, but we were taking mine for this.We said bye to my parents, and then sped off for the night of a lifetime.We pulled up in front.