Just Another Day, chapter 3
<p>"Lauren!" Shouted Ashley from across the playground. Oh no, he's going to ask me for my answer... I'm not ready to reply.. <br /> "Ashley!" I shouted to him. <br /> He ran towards me with his arms open. I did a bit of a trot towards him. I opened my arms aswell. I swung round acting like a ballerina, I know, stupid. Which was the right term, because at that time, I tripped on my coat and fell flat on my arse.<br /> "Lauren!" He shouted, still running towards me. He approached me and fell to his knees. Unlike me, he didn't fall on purpose, I think he did it to attract the attention to him instead of me. He helped me up and I brushed myself down. Crap.. I ripped a massive hole in my jeans. <br /> "Which way are you walking?" He asked, putting his arm around me,<br /> "I'm going the way i normally do.." I said, putting my arm around him,<br /> "Good" He said. We walked for a while without saying anything. I think Ashley was wanting me to reply to his answer. I wanted to break the awkward silence.<br /> "So.. You know the question you asked me?" I said, hesitantly,<br /> "Yeah.." His face lit up in a weird sort of way,<br /> "Well i think i need one more day. I want to make the right decision" I murmered, facing towards the ground,<br /> "Ohh.. okay" He said, almost happy. I thought nothing of it and carried on walking. We talked for a bit about stuff like guitars and songs. The things we normally talk about. We finally arrived at the bus stop, he said goodbye and gave me a hug. It was one of them more intimate hugs. I said bye and I carried on walking on my own. I wonder what Tré would think if I went out with Ashley but only go to the disco with him. No, I can't do that, me and Tré kissed! I'm so confused! I need to talk to Tré and Ashley individually. I need to know where I stand with Tré. If Tré wants to go out with me then I will have to choose between the two of them. I don't want to choose, they're both really nice guys. Before I knew it, I was outside my house, well Zoe's house. I still feel weird about staying at Zoe's, I still feel like I'm not part of the family. I need to ask her advice about my situation.</p>
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<p>We've just finished dinner and I need to do my homework. I haven't been doing my best in all my subjects since my mum died. I've been moved down two sets in French and one set in Maths. I'm still pretty good at Science, I like Science. I went upstairs with a drink and sat at my desk. Zoe was sitting on the bed, reading. I put my stuff down on the desk and sat on the bed next to Zoe. She looked up from her book and said,<br /> "Hey Lozz, whats up?" Before I could answer, i burst into tears. She dropped her book and wrapped her arms around me. She rocked me back and forth. I was sobbing and trying to tell her what was the matter. I stopped trying and took deep breathes, she told me to go into the bathroom and wash my face and try to calm down. I nodded, and slowly go into the bathroom. I wash my face and stare into the mirror, i take off my glasses and look deeply into my eyes. What do YOU want? What are YOU going to do? I put my glasses back on and go back into the bedroom. I sit back onto the bed and say to Zoe,<br /> "I'm really confused about the Ashley and Tré problem." She looked away, she thought about it for a bit. She found the answer and said, <br /> "Go out with both of them for a bit. See which one is good for a long term relationship" <br /> "Oh okay, is it that easy? I mean, I've never been out with someone before, let alone two people, at once!" She laughed,
<br /> "It'll just come naturally, trust me" She rubbed my back and carried on reading. I smiled and went over to the desk and started to do my homework. Maybe Alex might know.. She's been out with Ashley before... She might help me finally choose between them two.. I'll talk to her tomorrow Before i realise, it's 9 'o' clock. I pack up my things and change into my pyjamas. I look into the mirror before i go to bed. I brush my hair and climb into bed.</p>
<p> I woke up screaming. I had another nightmare. This time, it was about my mum. I hadn't dreamt about my mum in ages. The dreams are usually about Tré. I go into the bathroom and have a shower to try and clear my head. I get out and wrap my towel around me. I go back into my bedroom and Zoe is already up and dressed.<br /> "Mornin'" She said, it's a Friday, she's always happy on Fridays.<br /> "Morning" I said and turn on the hairdryer. Zoe smiles at me and goes downstairs.<br /> I finished getting ready and come trotting downstairs. Zoe was reading the paper and eating her breakfast. I make my breakfast and sit down next to her. I started eating. <br /> Zoe turned the page of the news paper and i caught one of the headlines. It was about a girl. A girl that had been kidnapped. I take the paper off of Zoe when she had finished with it and read about the kidnapping. I read the name. Oh my God! No! Not her!! It was Tina.<br /> "Zoe! Tina's been kidnapped!" I shout even though she was sitting right next to me,<br /> "Oh my God! Thats horrible!" I handed her the paper and she read about it herself. This was terrible. First my mum dying. Then my confusion. And now this! My life keeps getting better and better...</p>
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<p> "...Have a nice weekend and i'll see you all on Monday!" Yes! Last lesson of the day and i couldn't wait to get home. Tré invited me to a gig that he's doing. I asked Zoe to come aswell because i don't want to go on my own. Ashley wasn't in today so that's okay, I have more time to choose my man. Emily hasn't been in for a week. Ever since Ashley dumped her, she hasn't stepped foot in school. Ashley didn't seem to notice, no one did. Well except for me, I want to know if she's okay. Zoe and I will leave a bit early for the gig and stop off at Emily's first. I hope she's in. She will be...I think...</p>
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<p>"C'mon!" Shouted Zoe from outside the bathroom,<br /> "One sec!" I yelled from inside the bathroom,<br /> "Hurry up!" She yelled back. I was trying to pluck my eyebrows to look my best for the gig. I had to have full concentration to do it. I finally finished and stroll out of the bathroom. <br /> "About bloody time" Zoe said coldly. I put my middle finger up at her and smiled. I went back into the bedroom and turned the straighteners on. As i said, I wanted to look my best, even if that does mean straightening my hair. I finished off drying and got changed into what i was wearing. I had a black top saying 'Punk Princess' on it. I put my black jeans on, they're ripped because of the other day when I fell over... I have some green and black hand gloves on and black nail varnish. I did my hair, nice and straight. Zoe came into the bedroom all wet after being in the shower. <br /> "Will you hurry up! We have to be at the gig for 7!" I said, brushing my hair. Zoe looked at the clock and squealed. She rushed around trying to dry herself. She got changed into a brown top and blue jeans. She was obviously rushing because she just left her hair and went for the make up. I was already putting on my make up really carefully and she comes up next to me and nudges me with her bony hip.<br /> "Ow!" I yell. Her hips are so bony... I nudge her back and carry on putting my eye liner on. She mutters something under her breathe and picks up her make-up mirror and carries on putting her make up on in there. I finish beautifying myself and pick up my money and my mobile. There was a text on it. It was from Ashley, saying 'Hey bbz, sorry i wasn't in today, r u ok?' I text back 'I'm fine thx, u?' Zoe finishes getting ready and picks up her mobile. She says, <br /> "Let's go"<br /> So we run down stairs and out of the door. We have to get the bus over to Emily's and over to the place where Tré's playing. We wait at the bus stop and just as we sit down the number 17 comes rushing down the road towards us. We flag it down and get on. Zoe and I sit at the back behind some other girls who start giggling. Obviously, about me. Zoe realises that she knows one of them and she goes over to say hi. They talk for about a minute and I hear Zoe say 'No! She's my mate!' I knew it was about me. Before they have anything else, Zoe comes storming back over to me. She sits down and says nothing.<br /> We near our stop so Zoe rings the bell. We get off and head towards Emily's. As the bus drives off, we see the girls in the back window putting their middle fingers up at us. I aint bothered by it, i get it all the time, and nothing could bring me down tonight. I'm going to see Tré! We approach Emily's house and still, Zoe hasn't said anything to me. I ring the doorbell. A guy answers. Not an old guy, a young guy, about 14. We ask if Emily is there and she comes to the door. <br /> "Oh hey guys, whats up?" She said after telling that guy to go into the living room.<br />
"Hey, who was that?" <emWho is that guy? What is he doing in Emily's house? Why didn't she want us to see him? Well, i'm going to find out.... [/i]</p>
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<p>We've just finished dinner and I need to do my homework. I haven't been doing my best in all my subjects since my mum died. I've been moved down two sets in French and one set in Maths. I'm still pretty good at Science, I like Science. I went upstairs with a drink and sat at my desk. Zoe was sitting on the bed, reading. I put my stuff down on the desk and sat on the bed next to Zoe. She looked up from her book and said,<br /> "Hey Lozz, whats up?" Before I could answer, i burst into tears. She dropped her book and wrapped her arms around me. She rocked me back and forth. I was sobbing and trying to tell her what was the matter. I stopped trying and took deep breathes, she told me to go into the bathroom and wash my face and try to calm down. I nodded, and slowly go into the bathroom. I wash my face and stare into the mirror, i take off my glasses and look deeply into my eyes. What do YOU want? What are YOU going to do? I put my glasses back on and go back into the bedroom. I sit back onto the bed and say to Zoe,<br /> "I'm really confused about the Ashley and Tré problem." She looked away, she thought about it for a bit. She found the answer and said, <br /> "Go out with both of them for a bit. See which one is good for a long term relationship" <br /> "Oh okay, is it that easy? I mean, I've never been out with someone before, let alone two people, at once!" She laughed,
<br /> "It'll just come naturally, trust me" She rubbed my back and carried on reading. I smiled and went over to the desk and started to do my homework. Maybe Alex might know.. She's been out with Ashley before... She might help me finally choose between them two.. I'll talk to her tomorrow Before i realise, it's 9 'o' clock. I pack up my things and change into my pyjamas. I look into the mirror before i go to bed. I brush my hair and climb into bed.</p>
<p> I woke up screaming. I had another nightmare. This time, it was about my mum. I hadn't dreamt about my mum in ages. The dreams are usually about Tré. I go into the bathroom and have a shower to try and clear my head. I get out and wrap my towel around me. I go back into my bedroom and Zoe is already up and dressed.<br /> "Mornin'" She said, it's a Friday, she's always happy on Fridays.<br /> "Morning" I said and turn on the hairdryer. Zoe smiles at me and goes downstairs.<br /> I finished getting ready and come trotting downstairs. Zoe was reading the paper and eating her breakfast. I make my breakfast and sit down next to her. I started eating. <br /> Zoe turned the page of the news paper and i caught one of the headlines. It was about a girl. A girl that had been kidnapped. I take the paper off of Zoe when she had finished with it and read about the kidnapping. I read the name. Oh my God! No! Not her!! It was Tina.<br /> "Zoe! Tina's been kidnapped!" I shout even though she was sitting right next to me,<br /> "Oh my God! Thats horrible!" I handed her the paper and she read about it herself. This was terrible. First my mum dying. Then my confusion. And now this! My life keeps getting better and better...</p>
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<p> "...Have a nice weekend and i'll see you all on Monday!" Yes! Last lesson of the day and i couldn't wait to get home. Tré invited me to a gig that he's doing. I asked Zoe to come aswell because i don't want to go on my own. Ashley wasn't in today so that's okay, I have more time to choose my man. Emily hasn't been in for a week. Ever since Ashley dumped her, she hasn't stepped foot in school. Ashley didn't seem to notice, no one did. Well except for me, I want to know if she's okay. Zoe and I will leave a bit early for the gig and stop off at Emily's first. I hope she's in. She will be...I think...</p>
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<p>"C'mon!" Shouted Zoe from outside the bathroom,<br /> "One sec!" I yelled from inside the bathroom,<br /> "Hurry up!" She yelled back. I was trying to pluck my eyebrows to look my best for the gig. I had to have full concentration to do it. I finally finished and stroll out of the bathroom. <br /> "About bloody time" Zoe said coldly. I put my middle finger up at her and smiled. I went back into the bedroom and turned the straighteners on. As i said, I wanted to look my best, even if that does mean straightening my hair. I finished off drying and got changed into what i was wearing. I had a black top saying 'Punk Princess' on it. I put my black jeans on, they're ripped because of the other day when I fell over... I have some green and black hand gloves on and black nail varnish. I did my hair, nice and straight. Zoe came into the bedroom all wet after being in the shower. <br /> "Will you hurry up! We have to be at the gig for 7!" I said, brushing my hair. Zoe looked at the clock and squealed. She rushed around trying to dry herself. She got changed into a brown top and blue jeans. She was obviously rushing because she just left her hair and went for the make up. I was already putting on my make up really carefully and she comes up next to me and nudges me with her bony hip.<br /> "Ow!" I yell. Her hips are so bony... I nudge her back and carry on putting my eye liner on. She mutters something under her breathe and picks up her make-up mirror and carries on putting her make up on in there. I finish beautifying myself and pick up my money and my mobile. There was a text on it. It was from Ashley, saying 'Hey bbz, sorry i wasn't in today, r u ok?' I text back 'I'm fine thx, u?' Zoe finishes getting ready and picks up her mobile. She says, <br /> "Let's go"<br /> So we run down stairs and out of the door. We have to get the bus over to Emily's and over to the place where Tré's playing. We wait at the bus stop and just as we sit down the number 17 comes rushing down the road towards us. We flag it down and get on. Zoe and I sit at the back behind some other girls who start giggling. Obviously, about me. Zoe realises that she knows one of them and she goes over to say hi. They talk for about a minute and I hear Zoe say 'No! She's my mate!' I knew it was about me. Before they have anything else, Zoe comes storming back over to me. She sits down and says nothing.<br /> We near our stop so Zoe rings the bell. We get off and head towards Emily's. As the bus drives off, we see the girls in the back window putting their middle fingers up at us. I aint bothered by it, i get it all the time, and nothing could bring me down tonight. I'm going to see Tré! We approach Emily's house and still, Zoe hasn't said anything to me. I ring the doorbell. A guy answers. Not an old guy, a young guy, about 14. We ask if Emily is there and she comes to the door. <br /> "Oh hey guys, whats up?" She said after telling that guy to go into the living room.<br />
"Hey, who was that?" <emWho is that guy? What is he doing in Emily's house? Why didn't she want us to see him? Well, i'm going to find out.... [/i]</p>
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