The life of a girl

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The life of a girl

This story is mostly about Mel (Melanie) Gazelle a 16-17yrs old girl.

1. The party invite

JOSH

Eagle high school, Weird name. I thought as I stared at the sign out the front of

my new school.

Hi Im Mel, a pretty girl with brown hair and green eyes said walking in frontof me.

Are you new? I nodded.

I dont know what she wanted with me, but I suppose I should answer, Hello

Im Josh, look Ive got to go but I suppose Ill see you around , I said as I

decided to walk off. As I walked away I looked over my shoulder and saw her

crestfallen face.

KAITLYN

Wow I wish I was as brave as Mel. I mean being friends with her for 14yrs has

made me tougher but certainly not braver. Well here she comes back anyway. I

wonder what she found out.

MEL

So what did he say? Kaitlyn (My best friend) said to me inquiringly. Just that

his name was Josh, I finished my sentence just as Salli Summers was coming

to us holding an envelope.


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Here its an invite for my party Saturday 2pm-2am, could you come please, no

parents supervising, bye. She said as quickly as she could. Running away as

she said bye.

I opened the letter it said:

Dear Mel, I would love for you to come to

my party on Saturday 25th

March.

Address: 6 Beach Street.

Time: 2pm-2am.

It is a couples/beach/pool party. Please

come.

Love Salli.

Hey, what are you reading? My best friend Rick said in my ear.

Its a birthday invite, did you get one?I said turning around to face him, boy

he was hot, with that dark brown hair and those gorgeous blue eyes.

Yeh, why do you think Im here I wanted to ask you to go with me, how bout

it? I thought about it for a minute then answered.

Umm ok..........but you do know that any girl will go with you.

And... so what I dont care about any girl and your friend can go with ... Billy

Maze. He said. Thanks, Ive got to go but Ill see you later, bye.

Ok, bye I guess Ill see you tomorrow.

RICK


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What are you doing going to Sallis party with her when you could go with

anyone? Said Billy maze (one of my friends) Well she is my best friend, shes

pretty ,smart and I happen to like Mel just because shes not as popular as us

doesnt mean I cant go to a party with her, and anyway I told her friend Kaitlyn

you would go with her. I said to Billy.

By the time school was over everyone knew about me going to Sallis party

with Mel (Melanie) Gazelle, but I didnt care.

MEL

Everyone couldnt believe I was going to Sallis party with Rick and I had to say

over and over we were just friends.

After school I went to the bank and got out the 500 hundred dollars my

parents had given me for my birthday last year and went dress and bathers

shopping with Kaitlyn. First we went to a little shop in the mall and I bought a

short dark blue dress that had no straps, with some silver sandals to go on my

feet. And Kaitlyn got a short gold dress with the straps-she hated strapless

dresses- with golden sandals.

After we went to the swimwear shop and I bought a black bikini with the

bottoms to match, Kaitlyn got a pair that was silver.

After we said goodbye and I went home to my house which is on the same

street as Sallis, it joined on to the beach and I have the room that is facing the

beach (my room is painted dark blue). It has a balcony with stairs that go to the

sand.

Its a 2 story house with 2bedrooms with ensuites, an extra bathroom and 2

extra bedrooms, 1study, a kitchen, lounge, a pool and a dining area. See the

thing is only Kaitlyn, Rick and Salli know Im rich and i f everyone else new that

would be a disaster, so only some people knew which was cool with me. As

soon as I got in the door I went and got a drink of milk and said hi to my baby

brother Tim, he had the same green eyes as mine but had inherited my dads

blonde hair. After I went up to my room and got my old bathers out of my


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draws, I put them on then got my surf board, went onto my balcony and went

down the steps to the beach.

After I surfed for about half an hour, I got my towel and went back up to my

room and had a shower by then it was dinner time. I decided I would ask my

mum and dad then about the party, not that it mattered I was going to go any

way. After my mum and dad had told me about there day they asked me

about mine.

I got invited to Salli Summers party, can I please go?

When is it? my mother asked.

Saturday, I said.

Fine but you cant drink and if I find out youve been drinking youll be

grounded for a year.I nodded then excused my self and rang Kaitlyn on my

mobile to tell her about my good news and ask how she went , she said she

could go too, then I rang Rick and he said he could come too I arranged to

meet at lunch behind the canteen and talk with Rick. Maybe people were right

maybe I did have a crush on Rick.

KAITLYN

At school the next day Billy Maze came up to me and we planned what time

the next day we would meet at the beach after I said bye, I went to find Mel

maybe she was behind the canteen like she use to go when she wanted a

private conversation, sure enough she was there but not talking to Rick kissing

Rick. I quickly turned round, I couldnt believe it maybe my eyes were playing

up so I looked round again but she wasnt kissing Rick she was talking to him.

Hey guys what you doing?I said as I walked up to the two of them.

Just talking about tomorrow, you coming? Rick said back a little red in the

cheeks.


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Yeah of course Im gonna meet Billy at the beach, but first me and Mel are

going to get ready at her place since she has her own bathr oom, oh the

jealousy. I said the last part in a dramatic voice.

Alright Ill see you two tomorrow then, as football captain Ive got to keep my

team in order so Ive got to go to football training, not that I need it. You

coming with me Mel? I had forgotten Mel was on the cheerleading team.

They also practiced at the same time.

Yeah you were always so modest about that, well I can surf and you cant, Ha.

Yes I am coming for cheerleading practice. Mel said in a sarcastic tone then a

taunting one. Then the rest of the day flew by.

JOSH

Hi Im Salli and Im having a birthday party tomorrow I was wondering if you

would come with me, since I cant find anyone to go with?Said a pretty girl

with long black hair and emerald green eyes.

Um sure why not, I mean Im not doing any thing Ill be at your house at 1pm,

hows that sound? I said back not taken by surprise that much.

Sure we can talkbefore the party, alright Ive got to go bye. Everyoneespecially the girls seemed interested in me, which was good that meant I

didnt have to use my powers to get what I wanted/ Did I?


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2. Getting ready &

The party

MEL

What time is it? I thought as I had just woken up, I looked at my clock 10oclock

I better get down stairs and see if Kaitlyn is her yet. As I ran do wn the stairs I

heard the phone ringing.

Maybe that was her? I picked up the phone and said, Hello ?

Hey girl what are you doing? Cause I just woke up and was gonna come

round, It was Kaitlyn.

I was just about to ring I just woke up too, come over no one else is up, Ill just

have some orange juice and well get started because I know you like makeup,

Ill help you, okay?

Okay be there in 10mins bye, Kaitlyn said and then she hung up.

I went to grab the orange juice I had promised m y stomach. After about

8minutes the doorbell rang and Kaitlyn was there I opened it and hugged her

and we went up to my room.

I got my bathers and put them on then I put on my dress and Kaitlyn sat at the

chair I had put in front of my bathroom bench.

And I started with her hair then her makeup, whilst I was working on her blush

she said, Im not sure if my eyes were right in this one but...umm did I see you

kissing Rick behind the canteen yesterday before I came? she asked not trying

to look that interested, but I knew better, Nope must of been your eyes and

anyway if it did happen I couldnt tell I made a pinky promise.


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Her face went red, Oh.... ok well anyway do you like him?

Kind of, I mean hes smart, hot and hes so kind to everyone I mean who

wouldnt like him?

I reckon you two would be the perfect couple, like in a story I read, friendsforever who turn out to be more than friends.

How about you, who do you like at school? I said trying to change the subject

and luckily it worked.

Well Im not sure maybe after tonight Ill tell you. She said trying to sound

mysterious.

Done, now you have to help me with my hair. After we had done my hair I

helped Kaitlyn put her dress on as she had already put her bathers on before

she came.

Alright Ill see you at the party Im going to meet Billy , bye. Well its time to

wait for Rick, I thought as she walked through my outside door and down the

stairs.

KAITLYN

Hi. I said as I came running down the beach to meet Billy.

Hey whose house is that?He asked interested.

Just a friends.

Must be a rich friend, wait you only have one really good friend and thats

Mel, nah cant be her.He said shaking his head, as if trying to shake the

thought away.

I quickly changed the subject and said Anyway you look handsome, although

he only had shorts and a black t-shirt, I was only trying to be nice.

Yeah you look nice too, actually. He said looking at me, Thanks, I said not

sure wether it was a compliment or a joke. Then we got talking and he actually

seemed really nice.


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RICK

Gosh she looked hot in that dark blue dress; luckily I was able to sneak up the

stairs and caught her from behind.

Hey, I said kissing her on the cheek, while trying to give her another kiss on

the cheek she spun round and I actually got her lips , it was like an electric

current running through me.

Oh my ...... god did I just kiss her and, like it. Im so sorry I didnt mean to...Mel said while blushing.

Actually I quite liked it, I said while trying not to blush. And trying to be

brave. I kind of did too. she said trying not smiling too hard.

MEL

OMG did that just come from my mouth. I cant believe it

RICK

Lets go before anyone asks why were here.

Wait let me grab my board She said grabbing her board from inside and

locking the door.

Lets go, Mel said whilst going down the steps three at a time.

Does this mean we are together, I said running after her . Um... Ok but can

we at least not let too many people know. She said with a little too much

enthusiasm. After two minutes we were there. Salli was waiting at the steps

and smiling.


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Hey, Happy birthday! I said whilst hugging her and getting her birthday

present out of my pocket it was a turquoise necklace. I had bought it because

of the colour. Thankyou so much. She said whilst opening Mels gift some.

MEL

After we had walked away from the birthday girl I noticed that there was a

yacht and a sign posted next to it saying: 24 cabins enjoy. I giggled at that

What are you giggling at? Rick said, I just pointed to the sign. He laughed at it

too.

Hey Mel what are you doing? Kaitlyn said walking towards me and Rick with

Billy at her side.

We just got here, how about you?

Weve just been talking to Christian Bow, we were just gonna go for a swim so

Ill see you later.

Alright, bye. I replied trying not to sound too surprised about them getting

along that well.

What do you wanna do Rick? I asked.

Come over here for a second I wanted to give you something, He said

walking me to the rail that separated the beach from Sallis lawn.

You see just before my grandmother died she gave me her necklace and said,

when or if you ever wantto keep someone safe make sure they wearthis,

youre that person so here I want you to wear this, will you? He said taking

out a gorgeous necklace.

Of course I will, wow it looks beautiful thankyou. I said as I looked at thenecklace he had just put on me an old silver necklace with some kind of blue

stones that looked as if they could be sea water.

Would you like a drink of something?He said while I stared at the necklace.

Actually now that you mention it I am pretty thirsty.


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Sure Ill go get the drinks you stay here. He said as he walked off towards the

drink table.

Hello, how are you Mel? Said a deep voice from behind me that I recognised

as Josh. Fine thankyou, want do you want?

Just for you to come with me right now.

What, no way Im waiting for Rick. Fine, come with me He said the last part

in a commanding voice. I didnt move so he came round and said in that same

voice again, Kiss me, he said while leaning in and kissing me.

I pulled back and slapped him full in the face. Rick came hurrying back slopping

the drinks everywhere. I suppose he had heard Josh crash to the floor.

I didnt realise how hard I had hit him until he fell. I didnt know what to do so I

ran picking up my things quickly, as fast as I could I ran onto the beach I could

hear a couple of people following but I just kept running until I could see my

house.

Then I ran up my stairs onto my balcony. I unlocked my door but before I could

get in I heard a girls voice say in amazement, Does she really live there?! I

quickly slipped into my room; I could hear someone coming up the stairs.

Not wanting anyone to stare at me I closed and locked my door then shut mycurtains, I could hear Rick banging on my door and shouting, Its me Rick ,

open the door!

I put my lamp on and went to peek out of my curtains, it was Rick as soon as I

said wait one sec he stopped knocking. I took off my shoes, then went to my

door and unlocked it and let Rick in.

Once he was in I locked my door again, I turned round to see him sitting in my

comfy chair Id had since I was 5.

Hey, look I shouldnt have left you alone, I mean Im really sorry about that

guy and now people know youre rich and...... He talked really fast like trying

to not let me get a word in.

I quickly came and sat on his lap and hugged him which finally made him shut

up. It wasnt your fault, he shouldnt have done what he did and I shouldnt


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have been as stupid to have slapped him that hard and run home. Im sorry, it

was so stupid of me and now everyones going to talk about me and you

and... I said just before the tears started; I didnt ever cry what was wrong

with me?

RICK

Id never seen Mel cry so it scared me. I didnt know what to do so I pulled her

close to me, and let her make my top wet with her tears; I dont know how

long I held her.

After a while I looked at the clock, it was 2am. I realized after about a minute

she wasnt crying anymore, I could hear her deep breathing and realized she

was asleep. I slowly lifted her up not wanting to wake her, I pulled back the

covers of her bed and put her down, then I put the covers back over the top of

her and gave her a kiss on the forehead.

Sweat dreams, I whispered and quickly slipped through her bedroom door, I

went quickly and quietly down the stairs through the living room and out the

front door.


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Chapter 3

The accident

KAITLYN

It was 2.30am and I had just found out what had happened to Mel and Josh

but only one person saw it all Rick, and apparently he was with her now. I

knew she couldnt keep her being rich a secret forever and by tomorrow the

whole school would know, and the worst part was I didnt fully understand

why Mel would slap someone.

As I was going to find Salli I saw something I didnt expect to see , Josh going to

a cabin with Lily Miles. I kept looking for Salli wanting to talk to her as I went

into the kitchen I saw her talking to Rick.

Hey Rick, hey Salli. What you doing? I asked wanting to know what happened

to Mel. I was just explaining to Salli what happened between Mel and

Josh.Rick said.

So anyway Josh kissed Mel when she didnt want to be so she pulled back andgave him a good slap in the face. Explaining to Salli.

The poor thing, if I didnt think it was too late to see her I would, but I think

Im not going to invite him to anymore parties. She said in a whisper.


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Hey um about Josh, I saw him going to a cabin with Lily Miles., I said back in a

gentle voice not wanting to cause anymore trouble.

Well its not my business what he does, but I do think we should close this

party down yeah?

Yep. Rick and I said at the same time. We went to where Salli had set up a

sound system and turned off the music.

RICK

I didnt know what to say so I whistled and said in my loudest voice Partys

over go home now, and please take whatever you bought with you.

Then I said to Kaitlyn, Ill go the right side of the boat you go left and were

gonna kick people out, ok?

Yep she said back unsure. Once we split off I started to head towards the first

cabin and was surprised to see that the people were already leaving.

I looked down the whole yacht and everyone was leaving. Well that was my

job done after I went to see Salli and told her I needed to go home. But I really

wasnt going home; I was going to see how Mel was doing even though it was

now 3 in the morning and I was tired, I didnt care about myself me and Mel

had been best-friends forever, I guess that does something to you.

MEL

I woke up to find myself sweaty and shaky, it seemed like I was having a

nightmare something about people finding out I wa s rich, Josh kissing me and

me slapping Josh so hard he fell to the ground.

But then it all came back to me like a slap in the face , I realized after about a

minute that really did happen. Oh god no! Ahhh! I screamed without


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meaning to, this couldnt be happening not now that life was just turning out

to be good.

I realized then my scream must have been loud because my dad was coming to

my room. *Knock; knock* Honey you okay? He said coming threw the door.

Sorry I had a bad dream; I didnt mean to wake anyone. I said not wanting

him to know about what happened at the party.

Yeah umm ok... but if you need anything Im just down the hall, goodnight

Mel.

Night dad, I said. Then as he went out of my door and I heard him going

down the hall, I went to my little table not to far away and got my Mobile out. I

quickly dialled Ricks number and hoped I wouldnt wake him because it was

3am.

Hello? Rick said.

Hey its me I wasnt sure if youd be awake but I need to talk to someone and

who else better to go to. I said my voice shaky.

Ok, look I was heading over anyway Ill come through the back, if its ok with

you? He said his deep voice saying he understood.

Yep, how long till you get here?

Look out your back window. I went and peaked through my curtains and sure

enough he was standing at my door.

I hung up and ran to the door unlocking it quickly and stepping back to let him

in then once again (that night/morning whatever you want to call it) and then

locking it behind him.

So you wanted to talk, he said this time facing the comfy chair in my desk

chair. I sat in the comfy chair facing him and let it all out. As I was on my last

sentence I saw guilt on his face.

So you see, everyone knows Im rich now and everyone thought I had no

reason for slapping Josh but it wasnt meant to hurt him, just to tell him to

back off, I hope everyone doesnt hate me. I finally didnt think I could say


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anymore as more guilt and everything else Id felt to night washed over me,

making me feel even worse, but I didnt cry this time.

I dont know why you would think anyone could hate you, but if some people

dont treat you nice Ill be there. And hows this sound Ill hang out with you on

Monday and all of next week, that ok? He said with a small smile.

Id love for you to hang out with me and Kaitlyn; I just hope everyone will

have finished talking about me by the end of the week. I said this last part

with no hope.

Ok, well Ive got to get home Im sorry about this, and I wish I could stay

longer but if Im going to get home by 4 am I better start walking. Well do

something tomorrow promise, ok?

Yeah and do you want a lift home because you know there might be someone

horrible out there, and Im not taking no for an answer. I said the last part

before he could protest.

Ok but dont you want to get changed? He said, I looked down and Id for

gotten I had my dress still on. Why dont you like it? I said teasing him.

No I love it; its definitely my favourite so far.

Sure, just turn the other way and Ill get changed. I said whilst going to mydraws and getting out my two leather coats a nd a pair of jeans and my

favourite black singlet. I passed a leather coat to him (the bigger of the two)

and made sure he had turned away whilst I got changed.

Ok, done, I announced, as I was turning around.

As I walked out of my room I grabbed my keys from my table and walked ,

almost tip-toed to the garage. When we got to the garage I slowly opened the

door and turned on the light.

I grabbed a helmet for me and gave one to Rick. Rick loved and admired my

motorcycle so I thought why not give him a ride on the back. As I hopped on I

put my helmet on I thought I heard a little excited yell come from Rick, then he

got on and wrapped his arms around me. I started it up and drove out of the

garage his house was only a short way away.


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As I was riding I felt the wind on my skin and it felt so wonderful. When I pulled

up at Ricks house he gave me back my helmet and coat and said goodbye. He

stood there watching me ride away.

Then I tried to turn the corner and the end of his street but my steering failed

and I was thrown off into the air. When I hit the concrete I fell on my right side

and the worst pain of my life shot up and down through me, then black.

RICK

Mel! I screamed having seen her getting thrown off into the air and hitting

the concrete.

I ran to her as fast as I could wanting to know if she was alright, as I got there a

thought came to me ring 000 I took out my phone and said to the person I

needed an ambulance and she transferred my call to another person I then

said, Hello my name is Rick Gamer and there's been a motorcycle accident I

need you to come to Night street right now. I said in a rush but I supposed she

was used to this and said, An ambulance is on its way please remain calm, anddont shake her or move her it could hurt her even more.

Ok, I stayed with her, after a minute my mother came out wanting to know

what was happening, I couldnt say anything all I could do was stare at Mel an d

hope she was ok. After five minutes of waiting the ambulance came. They got

Mel into the back of the van and said that either I or my mum could come.

You should go Ill call someone and get this cleaned up and Ill also ring Mels

parents and tell them shes been in an accident, then Ill come to the hospital

and if you want Ill ring Kaitlyn in the morning. My mother said to me pushing

me into the van and getting out her phone.

At the hospital they told me to wait in a chair and said theyd take her f or ex-

rays to see if shed broken any bones or had any internal injuries. It was agony

while I waited.


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After about half an hour Mels parents and little brother came in , her parents

wanted to know what had happened. I told them how she had driven me home

and how she had fallen off whilst trying to turn the corner.

After another half hour waiting a doctor came out and said , Shes very lucky

and has only a few scrapes, also a concussion and a small bump to the head. I

sighed in relief thank goodness she hadnt been hurt more. Then the doctor

said only two people could stay in her room so I said Id take care of Mels little

brother Tim, her parents thanked me and said theyd come out and later and

get Tim home and that if I wanted I could stay with her for the night.

Chapter 4

Waking up

Two days later

MEL

I awoke to a white ceiling; all I could remember was a grinding sound, pain and

a lot of voices and blackness and the party. I looked to my right and saw Rick

sitting there a worried look on his face. When he saw I was awake I saw

happiness and relief cover his face. Hey, how you doing? He said truly

worried.

Im ok, groggy, a bit tired and numb. What about you, you look awful, have

you even had any sleep? I said realising he must not have slept in hours.

Im ok but you have kept me waiting, He said tapping his wrist like there was

a watch there, I smiled at him.

What happened, and... um how bad are my injuries? I asked wanting to

know. Umm well you somehow managed to crash your bike and end up in


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here, and its Monday, youre injuries are: youve got a few scratches and a

little bump to the head, also a slight concussion and some bruised ribs. Luckily

there were no brains to damage.

Wait did he just say it was Monday god Ive been out for a day. So what am I

the talk of the school? I said already knowing the answer.

Well you were going to be anyway, but yes somehow they managed to find

out you are in hospital and why and theyve also talked about you being rich.

Also the doctor says that if you want to you can go to school tomorrow, I told

him you probably wouldnt but yeah. I thought I might as well tell you. I better

go get your doctor; he made me promise if you woke up Id go get him, so I

better go get him Ill be back. He said the last part just before rushing off.

After about a minute Rick came back with a doctor named Mr. Tkaen. Id had

him treat me before but only for some glass in my foot, I felt kind of weird lying

there and having him examine me but as long as it got me out of here it was ok

he did make me flex my fingers, toes and legs a lot but other than that I was

just lying there. Just before he went the doctor said, Try not to drive, run or

do any sport for a week, you may feel a bit sore but take a pain killer and itll

probably pass if youre in real pain please dont hesitate to come back or call.

So do you have any questions? He asked standing in front of the bed.

Um... can I go home now? And what time is it? I said. He answered with no

hesitation probably having answered these questions allot jure in his doctoring

years. Its 4.30 in the afternoon and you can go home as soon as your parents

finish the paper work and as long as you dont take too much stress on. Well

Im sorry but I have to go now and by the way youve got another visitor, Ill go

get her. Bye Melanie, He said bye whilst leaving, but as soon as he said I had

another visitor I knew who it would be.

Hey Kaitlyn, I said as my best-friend walked into the room looking happy to

see me.

Hey, I just got here they only told me yesterday that you were in here. I was

so worried about you and Rick wouldnt leave your side, he was the one who

watched it and called the ambulance. We were all so worried. And umm...

Yes?I said wanting to know what she had to say.


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Well the thing is your motorbike was tampered with, that's why you didnt get

round the corner, we dont know who did it and were all trying to figure it out ,

but well get there.

What! Did she just say it was tampered with no way, why would someone do

that? Weve also decided since Rick lives closer to you he will now be driving

you to school, and well there is a plus side to this, you get to pick the car that

you drive in until you get better you can either go in his rx8 or one of your cars

which have been checked. I knew why she was giving me the choice she was

trying to distract me and it worked I finally said after a minute.

Umm I think we can go with my Ford Mustang GT- its the 2010 model- and

its red. I had forgotten Rick was there so when he spoke from beside me I

jumped and it hurt, allot.

Ok, cool I wanted that one anyway. Are you alright you just like jumped a

metre into the air when I started talking. He said the last part with heaps of

concern in his voice.

Fine, just remind me not to do sudden movements.I said whilst pain filled my

voice even more.

Do you want the doctor? He asked even more worried.

Nope Im fine, I said giving him what I hoped was a reassuring smile.

After about ten minutes of them telling me what had been happening whilst I

was out, my parents came in and said we could go.

They left me alone to get changed out of my hospital stuff. When I went to see

what they had chosen for me I was disappointed they had packed me all the

essentials a Bra, underwear, some hair ties with a hairbrush, toothpaste and a

toothbrush. But someone (I was assuming my mother) had got me a purple

hoodie, bright blue singlet top and pink jeans to wear god she didnt even

know how to match clothes together.

Well at least if I kept the hoodie on it wouldnt look stupid. After I had gotten

changed we went to the car (By we I mean me and my parents since Rick had

to go home and Kaitlyn had to go home too).


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On the way home I kept thinking the same things, who would do this? Why did

they do this? And how did they do it?

So... we were wandering if you wanted to go to school tomorrow? My mum

said cutting into my thinking. At the hospital Id decided that I would go back

but hadnt told anyone.

Well, Im thinking itll just make it worse if I dont go back tomorrow, so I will.

And I promise Ill take it easy. I said watching her face go from anxiety from

what my reaction would be than to worry about tomor row.

Ok well then call Rick and tell him. When we got home I asked mum where

my phone was, she said it had rung a couple of times while I was at the

hospital and it was still in my room.

I walked up the stairs slowly; when I got to my room I got my phone, sat on my

bed and called Rick, when he picked up I he said Hey, Mel what you doing?

Nothing just got home, and I just wanted to ask what time are you picking me

up from school? I knew I had shocked him by saying I was going to school

because it took him about two minutes to answer.

Well we start school at 9 so how about 8.30?

Sure, thatd give me plenty of time. After I was finished talking to Rick I rang

Kaitlyn.

KAITLYN

Hello? I said picking up my phone and answering it.

Hey, I just got home and thought Id ring to tell you Im coming to school

tomorrow. It was Mel. I knew she would go to school so it wasnt such a

surprise.

Cool, I thought you would. What you doing?

Nothing mum says I need sleep, and I probably do but I just cant get to sleep.

I was thinking of going on email or just I dunno play ing games on the

computer, how bout you?


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I was going to go to the mall with Kirsty Baker. I said knowing she would

want to come.

Cool then Ill see you tomorrow, bye. She said back and I could hear the

jealousy in her words.

Ok bye. I said then hung up.

JOSH

Hey man do you wanna go down to the beach with a couple of people? I said

to Michael Rcent a friendI had made in my short time at Eagle high school.

Sure Ill round up some people, I got an idea how about beach Volleyball?

Sure Ill get the gear, Ill meat you at parking lot 2 and we can walk from

there. I said as I headed off.

When I got to the beach it was about 5pm and Michael and some other friends

were there.

Hey, man you got the net and ball!? Dylan said (Another friend) Yep come

help! I called back to him.

When we had got the stuff out of the boot of my car we walked down to the

sand with me leading the way. I knew the perfect spot for a game right in front

of Mels house.

After we had set up, we split into teams, team one: Michael, Sandy, Kirsten,

Harry, Matt, Thomas and Dean. Team two: Me, Lily, Kristy, Christian, Dylan,

Jack and Rosaline. As we started to play I knew the game would get Mels

attention so I kept peeking up towards her house. I wanted to get her back and

bad, she was going to pay for hitting me.


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Chapter 5

Payback

MEL

I could hear people playing beach volleyball outside so I peeked through my

window, I was shocked at first of who I saw then I was angry and as I got

angrier my head hurt. I was very tempted to go out and start yelling but I knew

that it was what Josh wanted so instead I went out.

As I went out I smiled my most slow and sexy smile and it worked Josh froze. I

sat on my chair and watched the others play. About after a minute everyone

realized Josh was still frozen, when they followed his gaze they were all

shocked to see me. Then my phone buzzed and saved me from the stares I was

getting.

Hello, I said as I answered my phone. Hey I was just about to come up so I

thought I should warn you. It was Rick, my best-friend/boyfriend- well I wasnt

sure about the boyfriend part. Ok Im sitting on my balcony so come round

the back, bye.

Bye, He said before hanging up the phone.


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So its nice to see you all. I said turning around and breaking the silence ,

some of the shock was still there but they were getting over it and they looked

guilty.

Oh, I didnt know this was where you lived I suppose we better go. It was

Josh who spoke and I couldnt see any kind of sorry in his face. He probably

wasnt sorry at all he just wanted to make me angry, and it was working.

I realized my head was getting worse and I was standing up. As every second

ticked by and I stood there my headache was getting worse and my vision was

getting blurry but I held on, not wanting to show any weakness.

Well then you should know now, you probably figured out I was rich too. Oh

and by the way I just wanted to tell you, I know what youre trying to do and

its not going to work. And never kiss me again. I knew I shouldnt have talked

back, but I had too.

Well... well be going, umm Josh you coming? Michael said. Yeah in a

minute Ill meet you at the car, I want to talk to Mel and sort some stuff out,

He said to Michael but he was still looking at me.

Ok man Ill just pack up the stuff, bye Mel I suppose Ill see you at school.

Before going he gave me an apologetic smile and slapped Josh on the back like

he was a brother.

Josh stood there after his friends went, just staring at me as if he was trying to

figure something out but couldnt get the right answer. After about 5 minutes

of silence I wondered where Rick was, why hadnt he come yet? I knew I was

going to faint in about a minute and I could fe el the blackness surrounding me.

JOSH

When I saw Mel fall I panicked, I hadnt meant for that to happen all I wanted

was to get into her mind and find her weak point. I knew Rick was coming so I

had to be quick getting away. As I got into my car I thought I might as well head

to the mall.


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KAITLYN

Hey Kirsty, I said giving my friend a hug.

Hey, do you want to go get something to eat? Because I havent have lunch

and its almost dinner time and Im hungry. She said suggesting something forus to do.

Sure how about some French fries and not the ones from the packets- we

could go to Mimis? I said making a suggestion of my own.

Cool I havent had French fries in ages. So with a plan we walked to Mimis.

RICK

When I saw Mel sitting on the floor of the balcony I smiled happy to see her

alive and well. Hey Mel what you doing? I asked just as I got to her.

Nothing, I was just waiting for you to come, she said grabbing my arm and

pulling me down to the floor next to her. I could see something in here eyes

that said something was wrong, and she had hardly any colour in her face as if

shed just fainted, so I asked, Are you alright?

Im alright Im just a bit tired, but I wanted to see you before I went to bed.This surprised me a bit but I kept my face the same.

Oh, okay well let me help you up. I said getting up and extending my arm.

She grabbed hold of it, but once she was standing up, I had to catch her

because she nearly fell over.

You sure youre alright? I asked worried about her.

Im fine just tired. She said trying to convince me.

Ok, I said not convinced. I opened the door and helped her walk to the bed.

After we talked for a while and she fell asleep.

JOSH


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Hey, what are you doing? I said to Kaitlyn coming up behind her. She jumped

and spun around.

What do you want? She said cautious. Just then it hit me I knew how to get

back at Mel properly.

I looked straight into Kaitlyns eyes and said, Sit down. She did as I said

without hesitation, and I knew she was under my control.

I want to get back at Mel, but for that I need you. I want you to be my

girlfriend.

Sure, do you want anyone else to know? She asked.

Yes, I want everyone to know except your parents. She nodded.

I also want you to, brag about me to Mel all the time. And by the way you are

absolutely in love with me. Got it?

Yes, I will do as you say. I turned away and she went out of the trance. I love

you. Kaitlyn said to me coming back out of the trance.

TUESDAY MORNING

MEL

I woke to someone opening my blinds and letting light pour into my room.

What are you doing?! I yelled irritated.

Im waking you up for school; remember you said you wanted to go. My

mother said coming over to stand in front of my bed.

Yeah, uh sorry. And Im getting up, could you just please close my curtains so I

can get up. I said.

Ok, but you better not go back to sleep Rick will be here in 20minutes. She

said pulling my curtains closed. And by the way your school uniform is at the

end of you bed. She said leaving and closing the door.

I got up and nearly fell over, but steadied myself before I could. I went to the

end of my bed and saw my school uniform; it was a light blue button down top ,


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a dark blue hoodie and a black skirt. I also put shorts and a singlet under it. I

had a quick five minute shower then changed, after I dried and brushed my

hair, I have thick and wavy brown; unlike most teenage girls my age I hated

makeup.

I put my school bag over my shoulder and went down stairs to grab something

to eat. I put an apple in my bag for lunch, and ate one for breakfast. I also had

some orange juice, weird combo but it tastes good.

Nock, Nock.Someone was banging on the door.

Coming! I called as I raced to the door. I opened it and Rick was standing

there, a smile on his face.

Good morning, how are you today? He asked, as I stepped out of the

doorway, locking the door behind me.

Im ok, how about you? I asked.

Im good, hey um coach wants to talk to you about Saturday. He said.

Whats on Saturday? I asked, why would coach need me on Saturday?

There's a big game on between our team and The Haw ks. Rick played on the

football team. I wanted to play but since I was a girl I wasnt allowed. Although

I was on every other team. I was even on the cheerleading team.

Cool so I guess that means Im cheering. I said in a sarcastic tone. I didnt

mind it but it was a bit annoying sometimes.

Cool lets go before were late. He said getting into the car.

I sat in the passengers side. I watched out the window as we drove to chool.


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