"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" I hear a loud shout and open my eyes slowly.
"What the-" I groan before feeling a person jump on top of me.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA!" Ella shouts, hugging me tight.
"I. Can't. Breathe." I manage to say, wiggling beneath her body.
"Oh, sorry" she lets me go.
"It's okay" I rub my eyes "Thanks for the best good morning I've ever received, it sure did wake me up"
"I know" she giggles "Now go get ready, we've got a busy day ahead of us!"
"We're still going to the studios right? It's a work day"
"And your birthday" Ella points out "But yes, we have rehearsals"
"Ok, I'll jump in the shower"
It's 7:00 am and it's my birthday. I'm 18 now.
It's weird.
When I was younger I thought for sure that when I turned 18 I would be right out of my parents house.
Needless to say I am outside of their house...and the country too.
But I don't wanna think about leaving or coming back, I'll just forget my worries for now and enjoy my birthday.
When I get out of the shower Ella is no longer in the room, I find that a bit odd, but I assume she went downstairs for breakfast or something.
I decide to continue the different approach that I've been trying with my dressing style, going for the girly look today, pulling out a white blouse, purple skirt and dark navy blue flats out of the closet.
My hair is dried and I debate on putting make-up on or ask for Julia to do it when we arrive at the studios. I leave the room with just a bit of mascara and lipgloss and head to the restaurant.
On the elevator I check my phone. Many birthday wishes from my friends in Brazil and some family relatives. I find it strange that Amelia hasn't called me yet. My parents are probably sleeping right now and call later but I wonder why my aunt hasn't contact me. She's probably still asleep.
I check twitter and notice many birthday messages from my followers. How did they know it was today?
I scroll down through the mentions and see that many contestants have decided to announce it:
@RylanClark: My little blushy thing @Laura18 is indeed turning 18 now! Go congratulate her!
@Ella__Henderson: Happy birthday to the best roommate ever! @Laura18 love you xx
@UnionJworld: One of our best friends is getting older today! Happy birthday @Laura18 we love you!! X
Everyone on twitter is being so nice that I can't help the smile on my face. I tweet back, retweeting and thanking everyone.
When I arrive at the restaurant I am greeted by a long table full of the same people that have so dearly congratulated me on twitter.
"Happy birthday Laura!" the contestants chant and I feel like crying.
"You guys!" my bottom lip trembles "I love you all so much!"
"Oh, come on, it's just a birthday breakfast, no need to get emotional" Ella sticks out her tongue before engulfing me in another hug.
I hug her back and when her arms leave me, I am tackled by several others. Tackled by Union J to be more precise.
"Happy birthday!" "Congrats" "You are now old!" "So old" "Grandma Laura" it's the phrases I hear since my eyes are being blocked by the 4 bodies on top of me.
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