Love over Death

Chapter 8

It’s 8:04 and I’m all alone in my bed. I really need the toilet but I can’t move and I want to see a human because I feel as though I’m trapped in a cage. 15 years and 2 hours ago today, I was in hospital being born and I’m in hospital today...but not being born, obviously.
Yesterday, I got pissed off with life and threw myself down the stairs at school and I broke my left leg and I’ve got loads of bruises. I’m such an idiot. I can’t believe I actually did it.
It’s nice how little my mum seems to care about all this, and I haven’t seen my dad since yesterday morning. Oh my god. I just got a text from Liam. I’ll tell you what it says.
Hi Laura, I feel like I’m the one to blame for what happened yesterday and I’m sorry oh and happy bday. Liam
How the hell does Liam know it’s my birthday. I thought the only thing Liam knew about me was that I sit next to him in maths and I’m not even sure about that because he always ignores me. Oh yay another text.
Sorry for pissing u off yesterday. I’m coming to visit u even if u ignore me the whole time bcos we’re besties and nothing can change that. Anna
Wow. She has a nerve, texting me like that after what happened yesterday. I hate to admit it, but she's right. I’d still love her even if she threw my phone out the window and told Bailey I have a crush on him, both of which she’ll probably do some day.
Jesus Christ. I’ve never felt so loved.  Bailey, Ayesha, Lukas, Philip and Anna are stood right in front of me and they're all holding presents. Did they seriously all know/remember it was my birthday? They began to sing.
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you,”
“SHUT UP I’M TRYING TO SLEEP!” Somebody shouted from across the room.
They continued to sing in a whisper, which made me laugh because they sounded so stupid.
“Happy birthday dear Laura, happy birthday to you.”
Overwhelmed by the amount of joy I felt, I began to cry tears of happiness. I wish my mum was here. Every though she can be slightly scatter brained  sometimes, I’d never have thought she’d abandon her own daughter, in hospital, on her birthday. Anyway, I should concentrate on the positive.
“How did you know it was my birthday?” I half cried and half laughed.
“How could we forget?” Anna replied, laughing.
“How could your best friend forget?” Ayesha asked, spitefully.
“Who said you were Laura’s best friend Ayesha?” Anna retorted.
“Ok ok guys please don’t argue on my birthday.” I finished.
I thought I’d ended the argument but I obviously hadn’t because both of my best friends had started shoving each other. Suddenly, I became aware of Anna suddenly jolting forward. Within seconds, she was lying on top of me.
“AH FUCKING HELL YOU GUYS.” I managed to scream.
“Maybe it’s best if we come back after school.” Bailey remarked and I nodded in agreement.
My friends are insane. I just wish Anna and Ayesha could get along. It would almost be as good as going out with my crush...but never mind.