Chapter eight
The gap in my curtains let out a sickening bright light that hurt my eyes. I moved further under my covers. MY covers. As in the ones back home, in our house, the one that isn't where ever Elliot is.

It has been 3 days since I have seen him, and already I miss him like hell. We have texted non stop, and skyped once, but it's so hard.

We're merely 2 hours away from each other, how do some people have a relationship from another country?

I swung my legs out of bed, and rubbed my eyes. School. The place I hadn't been for about 8 weeks.

Although now I would be separated from some people (as some people are going to college, not sixth form,) I still disliked most people.

My friend, Jenna however is also going to sixth form. We have a few classes together, both taking health and social and art, but she's taking PE and I'm taking media.

As you can probably tell, I took the most random subjects that I enjoy, obviously not knowing what I want to do in my future.

I brushed my teeth first, something that always comes first in my morning routine. Don't ask why.

I then straightened my hair, and applied a little foundation, concealer, powder and mascara.

Yeah, I'm not one of them girls who look flawless without makeup.

I don't even look flawless with makeup.

My phone vibrated on my desk and Elliot's imessage popped up on the screen.

A picture of him just woken up, with his hair fluffy and messed up and no shirt. How can one look so Godly in the morning?

I see he's still vain. Hot and adorable, yet vain.

I smiled and sent him one back. It was entirely different to his "I just woke up" selfie because mine is a "I just straightened my hair and did my makeup" selfie.

We always send random selfies, whether we are at the shop, sitting on our sofa, at the park. Anywhere. Relationship goals, huh?

I continued to get ready for school, already knowing today was going to be hell.

When I was ready, I took my phone off of charge, looking at mine and Elliot's chat for a reply, but there wasn't one. He was probably getting ready for school, if he has it today.

Perks of college and sixform? You get a few days off per week.

I put my earphones in, said my farewells to my parents, and set off to walk to school. It's only a 15 minute walk, and you go past so many quiet and still streets that it can actually be considered calming.

When I got to school, Jenna was at the gates, where we said to meet. I opened my arms to hug her, both our eyes lighting up.

I hadnt seen her in 8 weeks!

"Oh honey, you are totally bringing me on holiday with you next time! I have missed you way too much!" I giggle and pulled away.

"I have so much to tell you." She doesn't know about Elliot yet.

"Me too!" She said. Today was going to be a long day of gossiping and catch up and to be completely honest, I couldn't wait. I haven't had girl time in a long while.

Health and social was first. We sat at the back of the class while the teacher started the lesson, but as it was an introducing lesson, we talked the whole time.

She told me all about her new boyfriend, Dave, but I said nothing about Elliot. Not yet.

I knew who Dave was, they'd been talking for ages. But it's now official. They are dating.

She talked about him for a while but I was just happy to see her happy.

"Oh, and I'm pregnant."

What?

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It was now lunch, 1pm. I decided to text Elliot as it should now be his lunch if he is even at school.

I unlocked my phone and typed my message.

"Hey babe, schools been ok. How you doing?☺️💗"

I set my phone back down and looked back up at Jenna.

It was safe to say I am very....I dont even know the word. What are you meant to think when your 16 year old best friend tells you at the back of the class she is pregnant with a boy she's been dating 2 months?

At first I thought she was joking. I mean, she'd be freaking out if it was true right?

But no, apparently her mum already knows and although she was a bit upset and angry, she's supportive. Dave knows and the 18 year old seems to be happy that he's going to be a father, so in Jenna's world, everything is okay.

I still hadn't told her about Elliot, too much is going on. I was going to be a god mother! Jenna had already decided.

She's also already bought a pair of newborn cream white shoes for the baby. I know Jenna is going to be an awesome mother.

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School is over. Thank the Lord. I still hadn't had a reply from Elliot, which means he must of been at school today. And I'm nosy so of course I have to ask.

"Did you go to school today then? Unfortunately I did today but as I said, I have the next two days off! X"

Ten minutes later and no reply. And the idiot turned off the message to say if he's read the message or not. So I was left in suspense whether he was ignoring me or not.

Had I done something wrong?

Was he ok?

I know I'm overreacting. But I guess the doubts are always going to be there when you're 2 hours away from your boyfriend.

It's been 3 days and the distance is already a struggle.

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AN- know it's very short but at the moment I am currently at home skipping school (rebel) so I thought I'd write one :) I haven't wrote in a while as to family problems, my dad had returned (makes it sound like some scary horror movie shit) and my uncle had passed away, and I broke my finger as I said. I am currently also always in pain with acid reflux, (heartburn) and my laptop is still broken so I am writing this on my iPhone.
I am going to start writing again though :) and hopefully ellie and eve also will. Next chapters gonna be good. And long. I promise. - Gemma xo