In Love With A Celebrity

Ch. 13

I danced, ate, laughed, opened the many presents until I was finally tired. It really had been one of the greatest days ever! I was worried that my Mum was going to make me stay home for my birthday instead of hanging out with my friends, which I really needed. But I'm so thankful for everyone who showed up and helped. Best Sweet Sixteen in the entire universe!!

When the party was officially over, my Mother told me to get a microphone and talk. But then she immediately started apologising, saying things like, "Oh, wait, your anxiety! Right, I forgot! I'm so sorry! Ah, your silly Mum, hah!" I started laughing and told her that I'd do it. My Mother said that I could get a mic from the DJ stand. I smiled and thanked her, Katie saw me and rushed to my side. I smiled at her and she linked arms with mine. 

I got the microphone and people looked over at me in interest,

"Uh, hey everybody! I'd just like to-" my throat got a little dry and I swallowed, "uh- thank everyone for coming." 

I look at Katie beside me and she smiles encouragingly. I take a deep breath,

"This was probably the coolest thing that has ever happened to me. There are a lot of people I should be thanking but mainly my best friends."

I look over at the back of the room and see Elijah and Zach smiling at me. When Elijah and I make eye-contact I frown and look away. 

I stare at Zach, he pokes out his tongue and I begin to smile,

"Firstly, a thank you to Katie Mitchel!" 

Suddenly the crowd bursts into loud claps, whistles and a few 'whoops' from Zach. Katie blushes and gives my hand a squeeze, I smile at her. 

"And who could forget Zachary Quinn." I say sarcastically and point to the back of the room.

People begin clapping as they turn their heads to look at Zach. He grins, bashfully and looks to the floor. I give him a wink and smile.

"Lastly, my very good chum, Elijah Miles!" I say smiling slightly.

Elijah smirks at me as the crowd starts clapping again. I roll my eyes and glare at the floor. Soon, people start looking at me again,

"It's funny..." I say, thinking. "To think I'd never have these great friends if it weren't for my audition. I'm so thankful to be apart of the upcoming movie, A Tear For A Tear. And that means I should give a big thank you to the inspiring Mark Phillips, and also all of my people! Including Karen, Bonnie, Daniel and Lauren!"

I start giggling as the crowd starts cheering as I name all my people,

"And also my Mother, love you, Mum!" I say waving at her.

"Well, I hope everyone enjoyed themselves and I am completely filled with gratitude and compassion for all of you, have a good night!"

I put the mic down as the big room of 'Coree's Cafe' irrupts in clapping and cheering. As soon as peoples stares are away from me I clutch my heart and feel it beating two times the normal speed,

"That was the scariest thing I've ever done!" I admit to Katie who is still blushing from standing up in front of everyone.

"Leah, you did so well! You were nothing less than professional!" She said squeezing my shoulders into a sideways hug.

"LEAH!!" A loud voice yells in my ear.

I scream and turn around,

"Zachary Quinn I almost slapped you!"

Elijah then pops up from behind Zach and he's shaking with laughter,

"Oh, Leah!" He breaths, "That was great!" Elijah says as he hugs me.

I push him off me and glare at him,

"I still haven't forgiven you for not dancing with me! Everyone else did! Even Zach!" I said poking Zach.

Katie and Zach both snapped their heads towards Elijah, in perfect synchronisation, Zach spoke up first,

"Dude, you didn't dance with the birthday girl?!" He asks, appalled.

"I didn't think she'd want to!" He says raising his hands defensively.

I snort at his answer and Katie rolls her eyes,

"ELIJAH!! If she didn't want to dance with you she wouldn't have asked!!!" She yells, a matter-of-factly.

I nod at her statement. Elijah finally sighs in defeat, 

"OK, I'm sorry, Leah." He said gazing down at me, "I'll make it up to you!" 

I make a 'Hmmf!' noise, cross my arms and look away from him, hiding the moisture in my eyes,

"Ouch, she just gave you the cold shoulder." Zach said.

I growl at the floor,

"Out of all the gifts you gave me, you didn't give me the only one I really wanted!" I spat and walked away without looking back once.

How dare he undermine me on my birthday! I sigh in defeat as tears roll down my face.

You know your gonna forgive him eventually.

I knew very well that I was going to forgive Elijah, but I just want to be angry with him at the moment.

"Leave her, Elijah. You're not the one she wants to talk to, right now." I hear Katie say.

I thank her in my mind and rush outside, picking up my pace to a run. 

Why am I crying? This is silly! Elijah didn't do anything wrong! He just didn't want to dance with me. Am I that selfish? Selfish enough to put myself first in front of other people.

... It's not that... But the way he said it. Like he'd rather die than dance with me.

It really was my fault. I wasn't good enough for him! I... wasn't...

My head started spinning.

What if he doesn't want to be friends anymore, Elijah has been my safe harbour throughout all the holidays. Ever since the first day I met him, when he rescued me from a panic attack! I didn't seem to disgust him then! 

I realise with a fright that I was still running. I skid my feet to a stop and look around. I check my pockets for my phone... I left it at the Cafe.

Crap! Where am I?!

It was dark, maybe 9ish? It was really dark and I could barely see anything. I try to recall which route I had run. I don't believe I crossed any roads, but then again I don't know how long I was running. All concepts of time left as soon as I was out the door. I was about to turn around and try finding my way back to 'Coree's Cafe' when I heard a voice calling. It was a child's voice, of maybe 5 or 6, it was screaming,

"Help! Someone please help me!!"

I ran towards the screaming child, yelling for it to keep screaming.

I quickly turn a corner before I hear the loudest and scariest scream I'd ever heard.

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Woah, what is happening right now?

OMG a cliffhanger so scarryy and spoooppppyyy.

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