So I'm A Double Threat
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“But she’s what, Alex? What were you going to say?”
“Nothing babe.”
Really?
Nothing?
“Interesting,” is all I can think of to say. Do I really want to start this conversation? We just professed our love to each other. I don’t want to ruin it with any bull.
Alex must feel the same way. All I hear is the low steady hum of him breathing.
I’m first to break the silence. “Well, it’s getting late. I’ll talk to you tomorrow sometime.”
“Yeah, it is. I’ll call you.”
“Whatever…sounds good. Bye,” I say, nonchalantly.
“Bye, Meg.”
How do things change so quickly? Just five minutes ago, I could’ve done cartwheels across the football field. I was so excited about Alex telling me he loved me. But then, seconds later, he’s all, Erika can have any guy she wants and she’s with this toddler instead. Well, he didn’t use those words exactly, but that’s the way it sounded. He may as well have added, What the heck am I thinking? I’m going out with this little girl, when I could have a hot piece of sorority girl ass.
Yeah…like I’m going to get any sleep tonight.
Ugh.
Boys are stupid.
Acknowledgements
There are many people—family, friends, and colleagues—that I would like to thank for their undying support and enthusiasm for So I’m A Double Threat.
First, much love and thanks to my husband, James, and my children, Corey, Vanessa, Samantha, and Sara, for humoring me in this endeavor. James, thank you so much for the encouragement and always believing in me. Corey and Ness, thanks for helping me with the voice of a teenager. Samantha and Sara, thank you for giving up so much time with mom. I doubt I will ever be famous enough to help you meet the Jonas Brothers, but maybe we can hit a concert.
To Sylvie, you’re a reader now. I’m proud. Thanks so much for reading this book chapter by chapter and motivating me to keep writing. I loved getting text messages from you with predictions such as “Amy and Eric are having lunch, aren’t they?” You have been an inspiration.
To Pam, a simple thank you is not enough. You were such a great supporter of this project from the very beginning. Thanks so much for reading the entire manuscript in its roughest version and helping me revise. I truly value your opinion, and all the suggestions that you made. I am so grateful for all you do.
To my brother, Mark, for landing me my first TV appearance. I can’t wait. Well, I guess I’m going to have to write a picture book if I want you to read my work. Until then, you will have to stick with Tucker Max.
Finally, to my mom, Dolores, and my sister, Monica, who have told anyone who will listen about this book. You have always been some of my biggest cheerleaders for everything I do, along with Dad. In his absence, there have been giant shoes to fill in that cheering section and you have not let me down. Thanks for listening to and reading my chapters over and over. Without your encouragement, I’m not sure I would’ve finished. I love you.
I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the following people for their support, many of whom read the entire manuscript and gave me suggestions, or may have been the constant little bird in my ear encouraging me to finish:
Juanita Prestsater, Amy Scherbarth, Daniel Davis, Annie Marin (& Uncle Pete), Kristen Gracia, Genevieve Brown, Dr. Jan Pilgreen, Joni Siegel, Melissa Dietzman, Cindy Beck, Kristine Sweet, Alegria Arizaga, Christian Ceballos, Nimsi Velasco, Jasmine Pinones, and Philip Siegel.
And last, but certainly not least, I have to thank all who contributed to bringing my characters to life on the cover of this book. I will be eternally grateful for your time and enthusiasm in making this dream come true. To Matt Ford, Jurnee Mrozec, Gabriel Quesada, Daneen Solomon, Sasha Perez, and Stephanie Barker: THANK YOU a million times.
About The Author
Julie Prestsater loved high school so much that she went back as a science teacher and currently teaches reading. Julie never enjoyed reading in high school. In fact, the only book she ever read cover to cover was The Day I Became An Autodidact by Kendall Hailey, assigned by Mr. Norm Rush during her junior year of honors English. She credits her love for reading now to her instructor, Monica MacAuley, who assigned the Biobag project in a children’s literature class at the University of La Verne.
With only three books—Haliey’s, Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, and Are You There God It’s Me Margaret by Judy Blume—to fill her biobag that was to trace her life through literature, Julie embarked on a search for books or genres that interested her. Throughout the semester, she read book after book, falling in love with chica lit authors Mary Castillo and Alisa Valdes-Rodgriguez, the Heather Wells Series by Meg Cabot, Summer Sisters by Judy Blume, anything by Jerry Spinelli, Laurie Halse Anderson, or Jodi Picoult, and of course, the Harry Potter series. She is not afraid to admit that she waited in line for a few hours for the midnight release of the Deathly Hallows. “The biobag project changed my life,” she says.
Julie is convinced that it only takes one good book to metamorphose a reluctant reader, such as herself, into a life-long reader.
This is Julie’s first novel. The sequel titled Double Threat My Bleep, and a standalone novel, You Act So White, are available now. Part three of the Double Threat Series will be available at the beginning of 2012.
Visit her on the Web at www.juliepbooks.com.
Praise for So I’m A Double Threat:
“As soon as I started it, I didn’t want to put it down. The drama, the boys, the backstabbing. You really know your stuff about high school. It was awesome because I know that so many girls have been in Megan’s shoes. I hope there is a sequel and Alex is in it. He’s the typical heart throb hottie all the girls would die to have. When the book was over, I was sad I finished.”—Katie
“My Tia Deets gave me your book two days ago and I absolutely loved it. Started it yesterday morning and finished it by afternoon. I couldn't put it down. :) It was very entertaining and a very good read.” –Leia
“Congratulations on your book. A very good read. I loved it. But you just can't leave me hanging. I'm ready for #2. I now feel like I can get mine published. Thanks for the encouragement.”—Sherry
“So I get home today and my mom just gave me a bag of ‘lunch’. LMAO. So funny.”—Mario
“I like the part at the end when she exchanges yearbooks with Alex. That part was romantic. I would give this book five stars***** :0;).”—Jose H.
“Best book I’ve read in the school so far. My sister even liked it(: She would hit me every time I’d stop reading the book. I can’t wait to read your next book:D.”—Maria
“OMG. I love your book so much. Especially when Meg and Amy went to get the lunch bag. Ha ha ha ha ha. I thought that was so funny.”—Gaby
“Loved it. "So I'm a Double Threat" accurately chronicles the angst, distraction and experiences of a typical high school Freshman, Meg. The plot wasn't overly heavy. I sat down and read it straight through. There were a couple of times when I laughed out loud (haven't done that with a YA book in a while), especially the "lunch sack" part. That really took me back. I am looking forward to a sequel.”—Jeannette
“I love this book. It was so easy to read and exciting. It's like crack. Once you start, you are addicted and you don't want to stop. I can't wait for the second book to come out. I'm going through withdrawals. Great story. Keep up the good work.”—Sonny
“I loved this book so much. It has experiences that some of us have been through in our freshman year and I loved it when they talked to each other about problems and boys. It’s just a nice story. I hope to read the second part of the book.”—Flor
“It was a really interesting book. I can’t wait for part two to come out. You will like this book if you like action, funny, or emotional books.”—Jose C.
“I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it. As a 30 year old, I was surprised how much I got into this book. Maybe it
reminds of my high school years or how I envisioned my high school years would have been like. I can't wait to find out what happens to the characters…please make it a series. Would suggest this book to others to read in a heartbeat.”—Naomi
“Your book was fun and entertaining reading.”—Jerry
Credits
Published by Cornessamara Press
California
© 2012 Julie Prestsater
© 2009 Original copyright
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of a reviewer using brief passages.
This book is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real people, and real locales are used fictitiously. Other names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination, and any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
Cover Models: Jurnee Mroczek & Gabriel Quesada
Photography: Matt Ford (www.TheWestgateStudios.com)
Hair and Makeup:
Daneen Solomon (daneensummermua.com)
Sasha Perez
Stephanie Barker
Visit Julie on the Web at www.juliepbooks.com.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Dedication
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Dear Readers
Double Threat My Bleep
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Praise for So I’m a Double Threat
Credits