Ella's School Outfit Above

Ella | Friday

It's my birthday and I am finally seventeen!

But you know, no biggie. People turn seventeen everyday.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

A voice shouted, causing me to shoot up and collide head on with something hard which made me collapse back onto my bed while holding my head.

"OUCH!"

I opened my eyes to see Gracie holding her head as well. I looked to the right and saw Grayson videoing it.

Kill me now.

"What're you doing in my room anyways!?"

"Trying to wake you up without an injury." Gracie groaned.

"Oh and how did that work out for you?" I asked, sarcastically.

"Not so good, obviously." Gracie groaned, falling onto my bed face first.

"Nobody will see that video right?" I asked, hoping nobody will.

"Gracie's your sister, right?" Grayson asked.

"Yeah?" I answered, confused.

"Then there's your answer." Gracie said, popping back up with a smile.

I groaned in response and closed my eyes.

"Get up! Breakfast is waiting." Gracie said.

"You two made breakfast?" I asked, my eyes popping almost out of their sockets.

"With the help from some recipes, yes." Grayson said, shutting off the camera.

"Oh my God. I'm gonna die." I sighed, causing them to laugh.

"Maybe but we won't know until you try it!" Gracie sang, walking out of the room.

"Happy birthday sis." Grayson said, hugging me while I was still in bed.

"Thanks." I smiled, returning the hug.

He walked out a few seconds later, leaving me by myself.

My brother and sister still had yet to earn my forgiveness but they are extremely close. They've been standing up for me, treating me like an actual sister, and overall just being my siblings. I mean Gracie bought me cigarettes for Blake to get him off of my back for Christ sake! And Grayson, he kissed my temple again.

That might not seem big but to me, it's everything.

I got out of bed and headed into my bathroom to do my morning routine before walking back out in a towel with a wet body and hair.

I was completely ready in twenty-nine minutes, just missing a hair style and my shoes.

It was my birthday yes, but I'm dressing simple today. I mean it is Friday as well. No need to dress up on a Friday.

I walked over to my ringing phone, picking to up to see Kelly's name. I answered it.

Hello?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

She screamed into my ear, causing me to pull the phone away from my ear with a smile.

Thank you, Kelly!

Of course! Dumb question but I just have to ask; you are coming to school right?

Do I love Psychology?

She laughed.

Hey, I just had to make sure.

I smiled as I walked into the bathroom.

Yes, I will be there, Kelly.

I smiled while braiding my hair in two fishtails.

Okay, just asking but one more question? And remember you do have the right to say no. I mean I'm pretty sure you'll b-

I laughed.

Just ask the question, Kelly.

I need to stay after school in the library and work on a project. Um, can you take me home?

Yeah of course! I can study there. Lord know I won't be able to study tonight with Gracie in the house.

She laughed.

Okay cool. Is she doing anything for your birthday?

I don't know probably. They made breakfast and can't really cook so I'm about to die.

She laughed.

It's probably not that bad.

I snickered as I went to my closet and grabbed my light pink converse.

Kelly, they burned water once.

She laughed.

Yeah, I don't have an excuse for that.

I laughed and slipped on my light pink jacket.

Because there is no excuse!

We laughed.

Okay, I'm about to eat this food. If I don't die, I'll be on my way.

She laughed.

Okay. Bye.

Bye.

I slipped my phone into my bookbag and headed downstairs with my crossbody and keys. I rounded the corner and saw no siblings but a note. I picked it up and read it.

Dear birthday girl (feels to nice to say that :))

Your amazing older sister and ugly older brother both have early practice, so we left early but we WILL see you during school! Meet up with us at either lunch or the end of the day. Gracie has something to give you.

Grayson here. What's Gracie talking about? She said that I was ugl--

I laughed as the rest of that line was in scribbles probably from Gracie smacking him.

love you xoxo (& ugly Grayson)

P.s. DON'T EAT THE BREAKFAST. WE SERIOUSLY FUCKED IT UP.

Yeah cooking is way harder than it looks.

I shook my head and looked at the plate that was on the counter that consisted of burnt pancakes, overcooked eggs and under cooked bacon. I laughed and took a picture of it to remind them that they can't cook. No matter how hard they try.

After cleaning up their mess, I was out the door.

I picked Kelly up then took us both to school with twenty minutes before class started, so we were just walking around the school.

"Oh there's Blake!" Kelly said, alittle too happy.

Ever since I told Kelly about mine and Blake's little story, she's been pointing him out whenever and wherever.

For example, we're by the steps and Blake is at a few feet away at the tables with some of the members of team football team and Kelly just had to blurt that out.

So now, him and that entire table was now looking over here and I was looking at Kelly like look what you did while Kelly was giving me a sheepish grin.

"Sorry." She stated.

I sighed while looking at Blake who was walking towards us.

"Why the fuck are you calling my name." Blake snapping, causing me to flinch and he wasn't even talking to me.

Kelly stepped backwards with wide eyes as he stepped forward to her.

"I-I-We-She-" Kelly stammered.

What is wrong with him? He's never snapped at Kelly, and she's said his name in ear shot multiple times. So why is he doing this now.

"Blake, leave her alone!" I said, squeezing between Kelly and Blake.

His eyes snapped down to mine.

His eyes had a whirlpool of emotions in them. There was hurt, confusion, hate and many others but the ones that were the clearest were confusion and hurt.

Why was he confused? Why was he hurt? Who hurt him and why?

"Or what?" He chuckled. "You're going to hit me? Obviously you can't do shit if Hailee and Aria did that to your face." He finished, still chuckling.

Okay and that just hurt my feelings. Why would he even bring that up. I was beat up in the bathroom over something I didn't even do.

I don't know what came over me but I was so mad that I smacked him.

"You're an asshole, Blake." I spat with teary eyes.

I grabbed Kelly's wrist and pulled her away from Blake and the mini crowd that had formed and into the stairwell that led upstairs.

"Are you okay?" I asked Kelly.

"I-I'm fine, thanks but what about you?"

"I'm fine." I lied, sitting on the steps.

"You don't look it." She said softly, sitting beside of me.

"Happy birthday to me, right?" I sobbed.

She sighed and pulled me into a hug.

"It's gonna be alright."

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Chapter Twenty Seven