I'm currently sitting in the medical bay. Waiting.
Ive had my breakfast already, it was kind of difficult to eat with my hand bandaged up but I managed. The joys of losing my shit.
I'm waiting for John to arrive, the nurse called him about five minutes ago saying I'm ready to be discharged.
When John walks in I climb off the bed and walk swiftly, straight over to him.
When I get to him, I wrap my arms around him.
'Are you alright? How's the head?' I question.
'It's fine, there's no need to worry about me' John chuckles. He looks down at me and says
'Happy birthday' still chuckling lightly while hugging me back. I smile and chuckle light heartedly too. John has always remembered my birthday.
Today I'm 17. I have one more year to go before I can leave Well Hole high.
I pull away from John and step back ready to leave.
John has other ideas though. I watch as he puts his hand into his pocket and pulls out a small box. He hands it to me, I take it and open the box.
'It's not much but it's the thought that counts' John explains.
When the lid of the box is off I see the most beautifulest bracelet in the world. My heart melts at John's generosity.
He pulls it out of the box and wraps it around my wrist. It's perfect. Absolutely gorgeous!
'Thank-you John, it's beautiful' I cry, wrapping my arms around him again.
When John lets go I step back again.
'Come now, time for breakfast' John says. I walk along with John to the heavy doors.
'Will you do the honour?' John asks while handing me his fob. I snatch it from his hand giggling and swipe the fob. John pulls the door open for me so I walk through as John follows behind me.
We walk through the school building, when we get to the doors I swipe the fob again as John grabs the door. We walk through together then we make our way along the path.
John walks me to the girls dorm block. I swipe the fob again and grab the door this time.
'Chivalry's getting old John' I sass cheekily. John steps through chucking and I follow behind.
'Fob' John holds out his hand. I reluctantly place his fob in the palm of his hand then walk through to the hall. I'd of definitely kept the fob if John hadn't of asked for it back.
The hall is busy, breakfast is already in full swing. I grab a plate and pile on some scrambled egg and hash browns then I turn around to find a seat.
Becca and Bella call me over. I'm weary of Bella but still walk over and sit down.
'I'm sorry about before, I didn't mean to start a fight with you' she says quietly. I nod curtly.
'Can we be friends? Becca's told me so much about you' she asks holding out her hand. I grab her hand and shake it firmly.
'Sure why not, sorry about before' I mumble. She chuckles lightly then starts eating, so I start eating my breakfast.
When I'm finished my food I'm about to get up when a hand is placed on my shoulder. I try to shirk it off but stop when I hear Mr Tiz's voice.
'Your medication' he places it down on the table and watches as I take it. He hums then says
'Happy birthday hope, be good today'.
Bella and Becca look up at his words. Eyes wide.
'It's your birthday?' Becca questions. I nod my head. Did they not hear?
Once I've confirmed both girls start singing 'happy birthday' to me. My face goes bright red in embarrassment. I was not expecting this!
By the end of the song everyone, including the staff are singing to me.
When the singing stops Mr Tiz places a box down on the table. I look up at him questioningly. He chuckles lightly then says smiling at me
'It's for you, from all of Well Hole high'. I grab the box and pull off the wrapping paper. I undo the lid then open the box. There's about 10 books and a personalised bookmark inside. My eyes well up as tears start rolling down my cheeks. This is such a thoughtful gift.
I stand from my chair and wrap my arms around Mr Tiz. He stands there for a moment frozen before he wraps his arms around me and hugs me back. When we pull away I say emotionally
'Thank-you sir, you didn't have to'. He smiles then steps back. The moment has now fizzled.
A moment later the bell goes. Mr Tiz leans down and whispers in my ear quietly.
'Even if it's your birthday you're not going to school dressed like that' he chuckles as I look down at myself. I'm not in my uniform!