Next morning
"Lara! Get downstairs!" Lilly called from the kitchen
"I'm coming!"she yelled back.
When Lara got to the bottom, she found her parents and her friends surrounding the kitchen table.
"Look. I just wanna get to school with no fussing about presents this morning."Lara said, picking up her schoolbag.
"We know. See you guys this afternoon."Tim called, as they walked out the door.
Jordan and Heidi were in front, while Dean and Lara tagged behind talking.
"So, why didn't you tell me it was your birthday. I could've gotten you something."Dean said, pushing her a little.
"Well, cause then everyone would make a big fuss. And if you ever tell my teachers today, I will hurt you."Lara said, laughing.
"I will, don't worry about that."Dean said smiling as they walked through the school gates.
"Right before any teachers catch us. Heidi and I are off. See you guys at lunch."Jordan said, before grabbing his girlfriend's hand and running off with her.
"Well, they make a cute couple."Lara said, laughing as they made their way to their first class. Maths.
"Everyone take a seat."Mrs Collin said from the front of the room. She smiled in Lara's direction.
"Oh no."Lara sighed, putting her head on her arms.
"What's wrong?"Dean asked, as he sat next to her.
"Mrs Collin knows it is my birthday."Lara said, looking towards him.
"I feel so sorry for you right now." he said laughing.
"Shut up." she said, punching his arm.
At lunch
"Wonder where Heidi and Jordan are?"Lara asked, as they sat at their table.
"Don't know. Probably making out behind the music room." Dean replied, smirking.
"You have a point."Lara said.
"I was wondering if you wanted to come over this afternoon."Dean said, looking at the table.
"What is like a date sort of?" she asked.
"Yeah kinda." he replied.
"Sure." Lara said softly.