Chapter 9: Party Plans

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So, it's the first of July. I just don't want this to be happening. I'm scared! I know that they won't just kick me out on my birthday, but what about in a few months? This is too much, I need to just.....

Before I knew what I was doing, I was in the bathroom with a razor blade positioned on my wrist. One, two, three, four cuts. "Damn," I thought as I washed them off. I haven't done this in months. How do I hide them? Long sleeves are out of the question because it's freaking July 1st! Bracelets will have to do. Running into my bedroom and stacking on my bracelets, I notice something new. What's different about me? Hmm, have I gained weight? Looking sideways in the mirror, my stomach does look a bit bigger. I need to work out. I'll go to the gym later. First, I need some food. The boys are out with Hannah at an amusement park, so I'll bet they're eating corn dogs and cheesy fries. Turning on my iPod and putting BOTDF on, I made my way to the kitchen. I was digging in the cabinets, and there's nothing. Maybe in the fridge? Hmm, what to eat? I know! I'll just make a burrito.

MINUTES LATER

Ok, time to go to the gym.

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"Hey, Kaia! I haven't seen you in weeks!" a familiar voice shouted.

I turn around to see my friend Jewel. "Oh, hey!"

"How've ya been? I see you've gained a little weight since graduation," she said, eyeing my little belly.

"Yeah, I came here to try to work it off. I don't think I've been to the gym in like, two months," I said, getting on the treadmill.

"Well, whatcha been doing these past few weeks? I saw you hanging around with some goth guys at the graduation ceremony. Who are they?" she asked, getting on the treadmill next to me.

"Um, no one. Just some friends who've been taking care of Hannah and I for a while. When I turn eighteen CC-Christian will find us a house. Not us as in him, Hannah and I. Us as in Hannah and I. I think," I said.

"Who's Christian? Is he your boyfriend?" she asked excitedly.

"Yeah, he's my boyfriend,"

"Ooh! Have you, ya know, done it?"

"Jewel!"

"Sorry, not my business. Heheh. Anywho, why are they taking care of you guys? What happened to your mom?"

"Well, um, she went to prison for reasons I really don't like to discuss."

"Oh, sorry. So, your birthday is coming up this week, ya got any plans?"

"Um, I don't think so. I really think we'll just invite a couple of people over, maybe just go to the boardwalk. I dunno," I shrugged.

"Oh, because I thought that I could throw you a party since I have all this money from doing a few commercials. You know, if you want."

"Are you kidding? Yes of course! Thanks!" I exclaimed.

"No problem. You have my number right?"

"Yeah, I'll call you and let you know what the boys think."

"Ok, well I have to get going, nice seeing ya Kaia!" Jewel yelled as she walked away.

Well, I get a party and a workout from going to the gym today. Great!

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When I got home, the guys were all there with Hannah, with an empty pizza box on the coffee table.

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