Beyond Small (Book 1)

Smiles

Bloom's POV

It was closed all night. I gave dinner to Max and headed towards my room. "What's the matter mom, did I do something wrong?" I bursted into tears.

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" Wake up " mom's voice amazed me. I don't remember when I slept. "Mom" I hugged her as tightly as I could. "That's too tight" mom smiled as she kissed me at my forehead. " Thanks for being my daughter " mom said with tears in her eyes.

If it was for other daughters they must have been very happy. I was sad, my mom said that for the first time and instead of making me happy that hurt me deep inside.

As I was fixing my bed after getting ready for the last day of school I found my blue pillow was still wet. I changed the cover quickly. " Bloom hurry up" mom called.

"Just a minute " I rushed upstairs had my breakfast and went off for my school. I was the saddest girl. I won't be able to see Steve for one month my eyes watered. "Be strong at least pretend" I whispered to myself.

As I entered the class I plastered a fake smile in my face. I'm best at faking smile hiding my pain and fear actually and till now no one has seen this sensitive me. As usual I greeted everyone. I went at the last bench so I could keep looking at him without his knowing.

There were no classes today as it was the last day. Everyone else started planing for their vacation. The rest wanted the vacation to come fast only I wished the time to stop at that moment.

" What's the matter?" Lyra asked. Steve was behind her looking at me. Aww he was looking so cute I wanted to say , "I'm not fine, how can I be spending one whole month without you this just can't happen." But all I did was kept quite.

The students of class nine were called. As usual my nerves were killing me i was in so much pain so I stayed at the class. There was a special announcement for us.

After a while, everyone came inside. " We're going on a trip" Lyra said to me. "All of us?" I asked. "Yes" Steve smiled at me. I also smiled in return.

My smile was back again. I started smiling as my heart was bouncing , jumping , flying and saying " one week with Steve. " The thought made me blush.

The place where we were supposed to go was a surprise. We were just told to arrive sharp at 8:00 am. I rushed home and told my mom.

"One week, but you have your birthday on that week" her fear along with her sadness was clearly heard. " Can't I go , what's with my birthday I will turn 15 that's it." I said convincing her.

After a long silence mom spoke, " On your birthday, promise to call me and take care of yourself." She kept her hands on my head. She was red again. I just couldn't believe that she was caring so eagerly for me.

After having a family dinner I went to my room with all the possibilities running in my head. The possibility that Steve might love me. I slept smiling that night.