What Would It Take For You To Change?

A Match Into Water

Chapter 15: A Match Into Water

~Vic's POV~

I woke up around 7, it's Saturday!!! I'm so excited to see Jenna! I rolled out of bed and went to the shower. I took my time getting ready because I wanted to look my best. At around 8 I woke up the boys. Well I woke up Mike and I suppose he woke everyone else with his screaming. Haha I was feeling excited so I jumped on my sleeping brother like a little kid and he freaked out. At least Tony and Jaime were laughing. It didn't take them long to get ready, so now it is time to start getting ready to surprise Jenna!

I called Mrs. May and told her that we were on our way to the beach to set up and that we'd be ready in about 2 hours. Mrs. May told me that she would wake up Jenna and tell her that they were going out for birthday brunch but bring her to the beach.

~Jenna's POV~

I was awoken by my mother singing me happy birthday. I guess today is the day I turn 17...yay! I've never liked having my birthday, they always suck. But Vic comes home today, that will be a positive! Mom told me to get ready because we were going out for a special birthday brunch. I lost 3 pound this week so I guess I could have some breakfast/lunch. I wasn't that motivated to get out of bed yet, but my mom told me that my present was in my bathroom. That is a good enough reason to move I guess. Haha.

I moseyed out of bed and found a box on the counter. I was actually getting excited to open it. Inside I found 2new band shirts (OM&M and SWS), a pair of stretchers (I've wanted to get some for so long!) and a pre-paid visa for $100 to buy online band merch! Wow my mom really tried this year, I wonder what changed. I ran downstairs to thank her before going back to shower.

I took a nice long shower and used all my favourite soaps. I tried to distract myself with music, but I kept focusing on the cuts on my thighs. What was Vic gonna think? Will he still even want to be with me? 'Stop thinking like that Jenna' I told myself. I got out of the shower and did my hair first. If I was going to have a good day I need to look the part. I dried my hair then straightened it and teased it to make it have more volume. I think it looks okay. I did my makeup next, just some simple eyeliner and mascara.

I was standing looking in my closet, I didn't want to wear my new stuff yet. I was looking through all my shirts but nothing appealed to me. I found a black lace summer dress in the back, and well, it was perfect. Well except my thighs. God what did I do? I found some cool looking tights and I guess they would work.

I was finally ready around 10. Mom was waiting for me downstairs. "You look beautiful, my girl is growing up" She said smiling.

"Thanks" I blushed a little, this day is so weird. I don't ever remember having a good birthday.

My mom looked at her phone then sent a text. I don't think I've ever seen her text someone besides me. "Okay then, let's go!" She said excitedly. This is so weird, she is acting so strange.

I got in the car and asked where we were going. "It's a surprise, wait that reminds me...could you put this on?" Did my mom actually just give me a blindfold? What the fuck is going on?

"Not unless you tell me what the hell is going on?" I replied in shock

"Oh please honey, you'll see in less than 10 minutes" My mother begged.

"fine" I said putting it on. Where is my mom taking me?

When the car stopped I asked my mom if I could take off the fold, but she said no! I heard her get out of the car and run to my door. She opened it and got me out of the car. She made me walk a few steps before telling me to take of the blind fold.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" Mike, Tony, Jaime and Vic yelled.

I couldn't speak, my eyes welt up with tears at the sight. We were at the beach, and the boys were standing in the middle of a log circle they had made. Each log was covered with pictures of fish and there were paper snowflakes everywhere. I walked towards the boys and they all gave me the biggest hugs. When Tony gave me my card I couldn't help but laugh. It was a bunch of silly pictures of me and the guys, and the messages they wrote inside were so sweet.