After my mum left tearfully John took me for lunch.
Lunch passed quickly. I sat with Max, Tommy, Bella and Becca and we ate in comfortable silence. They could probably sense my foul mood radiating off of me.
When we were finished Becca cleared everyone's plates then got everyone in the hall to sing happy birthday again. It was embarrassing! But the joyous song and hugs lifted my mood.
The last lesson of the day has flown by too. Mr Riley our woodwork teacher has gotten us to make jitter bugs. They're these plastic robots that jump around. I love them.
My jitter bug is red. My favourite colour. I'm currently using a hot glue gun to stick on some eyes.
When the eyes are finally in place I'm finished. I tidy away my mess then sit on the stool. It's not long before Mr Riley dismisses the class.
I scoop up my jitter bug and walk out the door. I wait outside for max. When max steps out he wraps his arm around my waist and kisses the top of of my head then we walk out of the school building together.
When we get outside we walk across the grass and sit down together. Max kisses my lips gently then whispers quietly to me.
'Happy birthday princess' my cheeks flame but I kiss him back. When I pull back breathless max pulls out a box from his pocket.
Max passes the box to me, placing it into my hand
'It's not much but it's the best I can do being I've not been able to leave here' I chuckle and open up the box.
When I look inside my mouth drops open and tears well up in my eyes. Sitting in the box is a charm bracelet. Max pulls it out and places it on my wrist. The opposite wrist to johns bracelet.
'I love it max!' I squeal and wrap my arms around him.
When I pull back I can't help but ask.
'How? How exactly did you get hold of this?'
'I got John to pick it up for me while we were in secure during half term' max chuckles.
'You have him wrapped around your little finger you know' he adds on. My mouth drops open.
'No I don't' I bicker in denial.
'You so do baby' he teases.
I can't help but chuckle. John has always been an authoritative figure in my life, he treats me better than my dad does. His been there for me at my good days and on my bad days. His never given up on me.
We sit down on the grass together and talk until the bell goes for dinner. It's nice.
When the bell goes he kisses my lips gently. When I pull back he whispers in my ear.
'I have a surprise for you tomorrow' my heart beats wildly in my chest, in anticipation.
'It's not my birthday tomorrow though' I giggle
'It's not finished yet, I've not had the class I need to finish it, tomorrow though, it will be done' he says cryptically.
'I can't wait but we best go' I tell max. He waves casually as i run off to the twins.
When I get to the twins we all walk in for dinner together. We all grab a plate and pile on the type of pasta we want. When we're ready we sit down and eat quietly.
I clear our plates today, it's only fair. I grab all 3 trays and stack them up then walk them over to the trolleys. I slip the trays in then go back to the girls.
When I take my seat Becca asks quietly
'Are you and max allowed to go on the trip this weekend?' I look at Becca in confusion.
'What trip?' I ask bewildered.
'Oh, I thought you knew about it' Becca says timidly while Bella giggles.
'We get to go camping before we start revision and exams next week' Bella mocks.
I fling my chair back aggressively. Heads turn my way but I don't care right now.
'Don't mock me Bella! I thought you wanted to be friends' I sneer. Her hands go up in surrender.
'I'm s.. sorry, I didn't mean it' she mumbles quietly, looking down at the table.
I step back from the table then walk out of the hall, bumping right into Mr Tiz. I'm angry, I don't need nor want to deal with him right now.
'Where are you off too?' He questions
'My room' I mumble
'You know your room is off limits during dinner' he says sternly. I look down sadly at my feet.
'I'm finished sir, I just want to go to bed'.
We stand there for a few minutes before he sighs heavily. I look up as he steps back and swipes his fob. He pulls my door open. Without even a word of thanks I scuttle through the door and curl up in bed.
I'm done for today.