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It's the Valentines Dance! And the girls ask the guys! EEEEK!!

Nikki wants to ask Brandon

But Mackenzie
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December 18, 2017

BEAUTY, BRIANNA AND THE BEAST!

I was NOT the one who begged to go see Beauty And The Beast. That was ALL Brianna. Her ballet teacher was dancing in this production and she begged to go see it. That was fine with me—a bonding night for Brianna and Mom, right? But nooooo, Mom thought it would be a fun cultural event for the WHOLE FAMILY.

So we got all dressed up (which, for Brianna, meant she wore her Princess Sugarplum costume), picked up Grandma Maxwell at the retirement home, and headed to the ballet.

I have nothing against seeing plays—I mean, I’m totally impressed by the discipline it takes to dance in one. But, to be honest, I just wasn’t that excited about seeing Beauty And The Beast. Ever since I was a little kid, the half-man-half-buffalo-looking beast kind of freaked me out. I actually had a nightmare about the beast after my mom took me to see the movie for my sixth birthday!

Everything was going fine until Belle stumbled into what she thought was an abandoned castle. Then the hideous Beast stepped out of the shadows to confront her.

I took several deep breaths. It’s possible I even closed my eyes for a few seconds. But they flew open when I heard a scream. (For a second I thought I was the one screaming, so if I’m honest, it was kind of a relief to see that it was Brianna. But only for like a second. I’m not a monster!)

One second she was screaming, and the next second, she was out of her seat and racing toward the exit (still screaming, though. That girl’s got some LUNGS on her!).

My mom started to get up, but I was closer to the aisle—plus, I was NOT going to miss this opportunity to escape the beast too!!  So I said to my mom, “Don’t worry.  I’ll go after her!”

The usher glared at me as I burst through the doors into the lobby and blinked in the bright light. Whatever, usher! I’m pretty sure Brianna is NOT the first kid in the history of mankind to be afraid of the beast.  After me, maybe she was the SECOND kid!

I didn’t see her. It was dark and snowy outside, and I didn’t think she would go running out into the street. That girl is koo-koo, but she’s not dumb.

“Brianna?!” I looked behind a table full of Beauty And The Beast stuff for sale.

I heard a sniffle. It was coming from the giant Christmas tree in the corner of the lobby. Had she gotten behind the tree or something?

I still couldn’t see her, even standing right next to the tree. But I sat down among the presents.

“Listen, Brianna.” I said. “I was a little nervous about coming tonight. I’ve been afraid of the beast since I was a little kid. So I don’t blame you for being scared.”

There was a rustling sound. And then right next to me, the lid of a GIANT gift box popped off and Brianna stuck her head out.

“Why didn’t you tell me the beast was so scary?!” she whimpered.

It was a good question. But actually, I didn’t think Brianna would be afraid!

“You’re really brave, Brianna,” I said. “And you’re still brave, even if the beast freaked you out. I just didn’t think you would be scared. Or maybe I was just too busy worrying about him myself, and I didn’t do a good job of being your big sister.”

Brianna climbed out of the box and into my lap. “That’s okay, Nikki! You’re not as brave as I am. I understand!”

“How about this Brianna?  Let’s go back in to see the rest of the show.  And you can hold my hand during the scary parts so that I’ll feel better!” I teased.

“It’s a deal,” Brianna chirped.  “Let’s pinky promise!”

So, we went back in to see the rest of the play, and it was actually pretty exciting! Brianna would reach over and squeeze my hand whenever the beast appeared on stage, and I would squeeze her hand back.

Being a big sister is A LOT of hard work, but I love it! 🙂

What’s your favorite play or movie to see during the holiday season, and why do you love it?  Tell us all about it in the comments!

Category: My Diary Tags: christmasnikki

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  1. Queen of the DORKS says

    January 1, 2018 at 6:32 am

    Aww Nikki is like the best sister EVER

  2. Queen of the DORKS says

    January 1, 2018 at 6:31 am

    I love the beauty and the beast too Nikki I am really scared of the beast to

  3. Anonymous says

    January 1, 2018 at 2:04 am

    I love Coco its a movie
    The movie Coco came out on Thanksgiving yaya

  4. The I-Dont-wanna-be-a-gossip says

    December 31, 2017 at 7:59 pm

    Oh god ur sister……

    Can U give a me a few tips how to control my sister?!

  5. Mango milkshake says

    December 31, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    I liked wonder because it was so sad

  6. glory says

    December 31, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    happy holiday and new year eve and Christmas

  7. Dorky like Chloe says

    December 31, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    Adorable! <:-D

  8. Coco says

    December 31, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    My favorite is alladen

  9. DIVADORK says

    December 31, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    my favorite play is the nutcracker

  10. Unicorn says

    December 31, 2017 at 11:47 am

    I love seeing the nutcracker when it’s Christmas I love seeing it it’s a magical adventure with dancing in it I know the story very well

  11. 555555 says

    December 31, 2017 at 10:35 am

    i don’t like plays.

  12. cutie girl says

    December 31, 2017 at 8:57 am

    u r amazing nikki!

  13. cutie girl says

    December 31, 2017 at 8:48 am

    i wish u were my big sis! i luv u nikki!

  14. Cool girls says

    December 31, 2017 at 7:12 am

    I learned a lesson u should always make sisters, friends and neighbors happy.

  15. happy holidays says

    December 31, 2017 at 1:17 am

    Niki is such a good big sister!
    My favorite is the nutcracker and elf.

  16. Funny girl says

    December 30, 2017 at 11:46 pm

    AWWWW WHAT A CUTE ENDING!

  17. Proud says

    December 30, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    A www I love how you are such a good big sister even in the middle of a crisis. Way to go Nikki!

    • Anonymous says

      December 31, 2017 at 7:12 am

      Same

  18. A says

    December 30, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    I don’t know what it is but like them all.

  19. Cupcake says

    December 30, 2017 at 5:15 pm

    Nikkei, I the nutcracker ballet. I love the story of how a girl named Clara gets a nutcracker and she gets attacked by giant mice, her nutcracker saves her, and they venture to a land of sweets

  20. Emma Watson says

    December 30, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    Beauty and the Beast was AMAZING! I watched the movie 20 times!

    • izzy says

      December 31, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      love your name good choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  21. nikki says

    December 30, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    oh ya the BEAST was so scary i just RAN but its my favourite movie because of bell the princess.it was really good

  22. nikki says

    December 30, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    Help my little sister is driving. me.CRAZY

  23. XxxUNILOVExxX says

    December 30, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    OMG!! I would have done the same.The Beast is kinda creepy.‍♀️

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