Danielle's P.O.V

"Dani, message!" I hear Cole shout from downstairs. I groan and quickly wash my hair, hoping that it will just be Maya.

"Don't you dare read it!" I shout back but I don't think those words will stop him. Cole's curiosity is as high as his ego so I'm pretty sure when he told me that I have a message, he already read it.

I'm so going to punch him in the lips.

Speaking of lips - last night. Cole kissed me again and Jesus, I swear my heart exploded out of my chest and died. By the way, for all of you nosy bitches, we didn't have sex after that. We just kissed - well, made out actually. Anyway, I don't know if I have said it before - I probably have - but I really think I'm falling for this guy. I know, shoot me.

I turn the water off and step out of the shower, breathing out a sigh. As I get out of the bathroom, I notice Cole standing at the bottom of the stairs with a smile on his face.

And my phone in his hand.

"You ass-"

"I didn't know it was your birthday today." Cole says, taking me by surprise. I pause, holding the towel close to my body as I realise that today is in fact my birthday.

And my dad's death anniversary.

"Thats because you don't know anything about me." I snap, bringing myself out of my thoughts. I walk down the stairs and snatch my phone out of Cole's grip, looking down at the message that Cole said I received earlier.

Maya: HAPPY FUCKING BIRTHDAY BITCH! YOU'RE OFFICIALLY EIGHTEEN!

Clearing the message, I walk around Cole and towards my room. Just as Cole goes to follow me into my room, I close the door in his face.

"I'm naked, dumbass." I say and I hear Cole laugh.

"I've seen you naked before, Dani." Cole says and I bite down on my lip as I remember when we first did the dirty deed in my bedroom...

"Cole..." I moan as I tug on his hair, my eyes slipping shut as he continues to practically bite at my neck. His hands are firmly gripping at my hips and I let out another moan when one of his let go of my hip and slide down my stomach towards my area.

That's when I bite down my lip, my eyes squeezing shut at the feeling.

"Don't care." I say as I make my way over to my drawer and grabbing out my dark blue undergarments. After putting them on, I walk over to my wardrobe and pick out a pair of white ripped jeans and a grey tank top which says 'not today' in the corner in white.

Today is definitely the worst day ever...

Hopefully my mom just decides to leave my birthday and forget about it.

Now that I think about it, that will not happen.

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Maya runs up to me and attacks me into a hug, her brown hair practically hitting me in the face. I groan and take a step back, trying to not fall on my back and end up breaking my spine.

"Happy birthday, Danielle!" Maya practically screams and I pat her back awkwardly. Maya knows that I hate my birthday but she still tries to make the day amazing for me. Yep, that's my best friend for you.

"Thanks, Maya." I mumble as she breaks away from me. She sends me a smile and let's her bag fall down from her shoulder as she zips it open. Her hand reaches into it and she peeks inside before pulling out an envelope and handing it to me.

"Your birthday card, like always..." Maya says with a wide smile and I sigh, looking down at the envelope. I can see Cole in the corner of my eye, watching me slowly. I open the envelope and pull out the birthday card, my eyes falling on the words on the front.

'You're officially eighteen...'

I roll my eyes and open the card up to see seven words written on the left.

'So now you can buy me alcohol.'

"Funny right?" Maya laughs and I can't help but break out into a smile. As if shocked, Maya squeals and grabs at my shoulders. "You smiled!" Maya says loudly and I roll my eyes playfully at her.

"I found it funny." I say and Maya begins to fist bump the air, a wide grin on face while she continues to embarrass herself.

"Success!" Maya says and I grab her wrist, watching as everyone begins to stare at Maya's weird dancing. Cole chuckles and Maya rolls her eyes at him before going into her bag again, pulling out another envelope.

"And your present." Maya says and I open the envelope, my eyes falling on the photo from last night. I can't help but laugh as I look at the drunken looks on our faces as we laugh at each other. My black hair is in a bun at the top of my head while Maya's brown hair is falling down her shoulders, making her look extremely gorgeous.

"Do you like it?" Maya asks and I smile, bringing her into a hug.

"Thank you, Maya. You honestly are the best friend ever." I say and Maya laughs, flipping her brown hair that is in a ponytail.

"Well, that is my job." Maya says and I nod, looking back down at the photo. Just as I go to put the envelopes in my bag, I hear a voice call out Cole's name, making me look up with narrowed eyes.

Curious... yes.

Suspicious... yes.

Jealous... yes.

Hailey begins to make her way over to us and when she reaches our little circle, Hailey looks Cole over. "Did I ever tell you that you are so hot?" Hailey asks and I pull a disgusted face. I look up at Cole to see his reaction and he just watches as Hailey runs her hand down his chest.

Oh, hell no.

"Hailey, fuck off, yeah?" I suggest, placing a hand on my hip. Hailey looks over at me and raises an eyebrow.

"Oh, daddy's girl speaks." Hailey says and my eyes widen slightly. Did she just - this bitch is so fucking dead.

"You can't talk." I spit out and Hailey smiles.

"Neither can you. At least my dad is alive."

And this is when all hell breaks loose...

"You fucking-" I get cut off when Cole stands in front of me, blocking me from hitting Hailey. I grit my teeth and raise my knee up, smashing it with his balls. Cole groans and I push past him, grabbing her by the throat. Everyone begins to gasp as I slam Hailey against the locker.

"Punch her, Danielle!" Maya screams and I narrow my eyes at Hailey, watching as her face begins to go red. I raise my free hand and make it into a fist, ready to punch her but before I can, Hailey grabs my hair and pulls my head to the side, swinging her other hand up and punching me in the jaw.

Taken back, I let go of her throat and rip her hand from my hair, throwing my fist into her face. Hailey's head smashes against the locker and she groans before running towards me and tackling me to the ground. Before she can throw another punch, I grab her fist and throw my other fist into her jaw. Getting up from the floor as quickly as possible, I send my foot flying towards Hailey's stomach, hearing her groan loudly.

Before I can hit her again though with my foot, someone pulls me back. A teacher runs over to Hailey and helps her up, beginning to take her into the direction of the nurse's office.

I growl and go to kick the person behind me in the shin but pause when I notice that the person behind me is Liam. I immediately get away from him and narrow my eyes at him.

"Why the hell did you do that for!" I shout and Liam runs a hand through her hair.

"The look in your eyes told me that you weren't going to stop hurting that girl. You could've killed her." Liam explains and I clench my fists together, trying to ignore the pain in my jaw.

"That was the plan, dumbass!" I shout and before I can go to push him in anger, I hear the principle's voice in the hallway.

"Danielle! My office, now!"

I glance over at Liam and glare at him before turning on my heel. I look at Cole and watch as he narrows his eyes at me but I ignore him, continuing to walk after the principle.

Great birthday this is turning out to be...

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"Suspension? Are you serious?" Hailey spits out, her eyes wide as she stares at the principle. He shrugs and leans back in his chair.

"You provoked Danielle. And for that, you deserve the penalty. Besides, what you said was out of line and anyone, even your father, would agree with me." The principle explains and Hailey shakes her head, rising up from her chair.

"This is unacceptable! You wait till my father hears about this!" Hailey practically shouts in rage and the principle nods.

"Tell him what you want. Threats by a student don't scare me." The principle says and Hailey gasps in disbelief before leaving the room. When she slams the door shut, the principle jumps slightly.

"Now, you." The principle begins. "I know you are my best friend's daughter but that doesn't mean I'm going to let you off with a smile and a 'have a good day'." The principle explains and I lean back in my chair, knowing where this is going. Since my father was a friend of the principle's, I would get away with a lot. Which is good, but rather annoying when you really want to get away from this shit hole.

"You could but you won't." I say, running a hand through my back hair, earning a nod from the principle.

"That's correct. So, you will be getting a warning." I let out a groan. I was really hoping that I could go home and just sleep the rest of the day away. "Now, get to class." The principle says and I stand up from my chair. Before I leave though, I hear the principle call my name.

I look over my shoulder to see the weak smile on his face. "Happy birthday, Danielle."

I force a small smile on my face before leaving the room, walking down the hallway as I begin to make my way to class. But my feet decide to stop when I look into the nurse's office.

Cole is laying on the uncomfortable arm chairs with his arm draping over his forehead. The nurse isn't in the room and I bite down on my lip. Should I go and apologise for kicking him in the balls? I mean, that shit hurts, right?

Breathing out a sigh, I walk into the nurse's office and close the door behind me. I look down at Cole before crouching down and taping him on the knee. He moves his arm away from his head and I smile weakly at him.

"Hey... uh, why are you in here?"

Wow, I think I am the most dumbest person living...

Cole looks at me for a second before putting his arm back over his face. "Because I think I may never have children, thanks to you."

"I'm sorry about that. I was just... angry." I quickly explain and Cole shrugs.

"We're cool." Cole mutters and my eyes widen.

"Really?" I ask and Cole nods. "Are you sure?"

"Yes. Now, if you are sorry, can you get me a water? The nurse has been gone for half an hour, probably fucking some teacher in the storage closet, while I'm practically dying over here." Cole says I chuckle, standing up. I walk over to the tap and grab a plastic cup, filling it with water.

I turn the tap off and walk back over to Cole, handing him the cup. He sits up, taking his arm away from his face, and grabs the cup from my hand before gulping it down. When he is finished, he throws the cup into the bin beside him before meeting my eyes.

"So, what consequences did you receive?" Cole asks, a small grin forming on his face.

"A warning and a 'happy birthday'." I say and Cole's grin turns into a frown.

"What? A warning? Maybe I can get away with hitting someone..." Cole mutters to himself and I raise an eyebrow.

"And who will that lucky person be?" I can't help but ask, watching as Cole's eyes narrow slightly.

"That Liam fucker." Cole says and I let out a laugh.

"Why?"

"Because he put his arms around my girl, duh." Cole says, a small smirk forming on his face and I know that he is trying to make a joke out of the situation. I smile, feeling my heart begin to race like no tomorrow.

As much as I want to stick up for myself and say 'bitch please, you don't own me', I let the smile grow on my face. The words 'my girl' ring around my head and Cole holds his arms out. When I go to sit on his lap, he immediately drops his hands down to his jeans.

"Wait, I'm still recovering."

That's when I end up laughing out loud for the first time on my birthday ever since my father died.

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A/N - Done! I'm so sorry that I haven't updated in forever but that's because - oh fuck it, I have no reasons. Except for writers block, of course. I just hate it. I made this chapter long for you though! I hope you enjoyed it.

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