It smelled nice outside. Like spring ( Read more... )

Now technically, as a resident of the dorms, April had a right to use the pool whenever she wanted, but even so she felt like she was sneaking in somewhere when she stopped by the dorm pool late Friday evening. Maybe it was the fact that it was dark and there was no one around, or maybe it was just lingering trepidation from all the times she had ( Read more... )

April was wearing a glittery red bow in her hair and a pink dress that was totally unsuited for winter when she took her place at the table to sell tickets for this weekend's dance. She loved Valentine's Day, and while she didn't have a Valentine of her own (yet!) she was determined to uphold the spirit of the season with bold wardrobe choices and ( Read more... )

Okay, all this news about the alleged end of a certain boy band was toying with April's heart. She just couldn't handle the stress and uncertainty ( Read more... )

When April had sat down to think about her resolutions for the new year, coming to the gym more often wasn't on the list. She was all good on fitness. Getting out and talking to people more, making new friends, and scoring an invite to her very first high school party were much resolution-worthy goals ( Read more... )

Today had been a busy day for April. After her morning workout, she had spent the day shopping for groceries before ultimately winding up here in the common room, where her mission for the evening was to make beignets. It was just a personal dream of hers to make beignets. Don't worry about it ( Read more... )

Well, the weather was getting colder, and with it, some of April's natural energy was dwindling. It was a little bit harder to love every day like it was the best day ever during the time of year when she had to wear long pantsThe best way to keep her spirits high when they ordinarily would be down in the dumps was to get some exercise, so here she ( Read more... )

The homecoming dance was approaching, and April, a freshman who was way too proud of being on student council, was very excited for it ( Read more... )

April took a step back from the wall where she had just posted her final flyer and admired her handiwork.

In bold, glittery text on cream construction paper, the flyer read:

Did you get scruffy in your time away from your parents ( Read more... )

It was the usual thing. One person ordering in, too much food showing up ( Read more... )