Chapter 7

So, it's been a while, and I apologies my life has just been crazy and i hit a brick wall with this story! Let me know what you think! Hopefully you all enjoy this update. Sorry again!

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It had been about a week since Miranda had came out to her mothers. They had been amazing- not that she had expected anything else but they knew when to talk to her and when to leave her alone, and she was slowly becoming more accepting. Marissa had been especially amazing, she made sure that they had had time alone to talk things through again. It had amazed Miranda that talking about what happened had been helping so much, it was still hard to talk about but with Marissa reassuring her it was becoming slightly easier. However, Miranda knew that the only thing that would help her even more was to tell her mum.

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It was finally Friday and it was Marissa's turn to take the 3 older children to school. Miranda knew that Gabby was staying at her friends tonight, and that Aj was going out on a date so that after Olivia had been put to bed it would just be her and her mothers. As Marissa pulled up to school Gabby and Aj jumped out of the back while Miranda hung back for a minute.

'Is everything ok mimo?' Marissa asked conceded.

'Yeah, I was just wondering, do you and mum have plans for tonight?'

'Actually, we are planning on putting Olivia to bed early and having a nice relaxing night with our daughter.' Marissa said while taking Miranda's hand.

'Do you think we could talk to her tonight?' Miranda said while eventually looking up to Marissa's eyes.

'Of course, but only if your ready.'

'I don't really think i'll ever be ready Ma but the longer i don't tell her, the harder it's getting. And i feel like I am keeping a secret from her and I feel bad about that but I'm that terrified at how she will react, I don't want it to bring all those memories back for her. '

'Look Miranda, I have told you that you don't need to worry about your mum, we both know that it's going to be hard for her but thats what I'm here for. We will get through this together okay!'

'Do you know it's weird, for most people this would not be a conversation they would be able to have with their mother, but I wouldn't even think about talking to anyone else about it. I love you Ma, so much!' Miranda said as she reached across to give Marissa a hug.

'I love you too Mimo, so much. And I'm so glad that we have the relationship that we can talk about anything, but you better hurry up and get inside before the bell rings. I'm only working a half day today so i'll be here to pick you up at 3. Your Mum is going to be a bit late so that will give us time to talk things over if you want to first.'

'Thanks Ma, i'll see you at 3, Have a good day i love you!' Miranda said as she was getting out of the car.

'You too Mimo, see you later!' Marissa sat for a bit longer than she should probably have, but she couldn't help smile at the young lady Miranda was turning into, and it made her feel so proud.

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As Miranda walked into registration she called pulled to the side by Aj.

'So, what were you and Ma talking about?'

'Not much, we are having a girly night tonight since you are going out, and Gabby is away to a sleepover.'

'Ok, as long as thats all. You know you can still talk to me about anything right?'

'Of course, I do. It's just I'm planning on telling Mum about the whole Kyle thing tonight and I really need Ma with me, cause to be honest i'm terrified!'

'Mimo, mum will be great. You know that she is one tough person, and can handle anything that is thrown at her.'

'I know, i just am scared that it will bring some ghosts out of closet.'

'To tell you the truth it probably will, but Ma will help her through it and between the three of you and me, we will get through it like a family.'

'Thanks Aj!'

'Don't thank me, thats what brothers are for.'

'Anyway, our going out again tonight? Is that the fourth time in two weeks! You must be serious about this girl!'

'Yeah, she's amazing. I really really like her. Honestly, this is the first person i have ever felt like this about.'

'Im happy for you!'

'I am going to officially ask her to be my girlfriend tonight!'

'Wow, Aj with a girlfriend, I'd never thought i'd see the day! Nah, I'm just kidding! Miranda just giggled to herself as Aj playfully punched her in the arm.

'Right, everyone take your seats!' There Reg teacher shouted as she walked through the door. She was a middled aged women with the most amazing hair, ever. It was always in perfect blond curls, with not one hair out of place. She was averaged height but wore heels which made her almost double in size, which was ridiculous as she couldn't even walk in them. As everyone was settling there was a knock at the door. Most people didn't even notice but Miranda who was already sat in her seat saw the new girl who walked through the door.

'Hi, sorry, are you Ms Martin?'

'Yes, how can I help?' Ms Martin asked with cheerful tone.

'I'm new here and I've been put in this class.'

'Not a problem dear, there's a seat next to Miranda down there.' She pointed down the class room to where Miranda sat signalling the empty desk, and miranda lifed her hand to give her a wave but as soon as it was up she pulled it back down, and was almost kicking herself under the table, for making it obvious that she was looking at the pair.

'Thank you' She said as she made her way down to the empty desk.

When she got there she turned to Miranda holding out her hand, ' I take it your Miranda?'

'Yeah, yeah thats me.' She added a bit to smily

'Well, nice to meet you, I'm Lauren.'

'Nice to meet you too, welcome to Pine Vally.'

As Miranda was leaving the class room Ms Martin called her back.

'Miranda, could you come her for a minuet?'

'Yes, miss.'

'You couldn't show Lauren about today could you?' Miranda turned to look at Lauren to see that she was smiling.

'Sure, yeah that fine.' She said then turned to Lauren. 'So, where to first?'

"Looks like i've got English first….. gutted.'

'Yeah I know what you mean, I hate english this whole not having an actual answer like in math, really bugs me.'

'Yeah me too! I can't evaluate anything to save myself.'

'Me neither, anyway we better get going.'

As they got closer to the class room Lauren started to talk to Miranda.

'I really appreciate this, I know no one ever likes taking about the new kid. I just hope I haven't completely took you out of your way.'

'Its fine honestly, I really don't mind. I like new people anyway, fresh start. I actually have english too so it's fine.'

'Well that was lucky, hopefully, if you can show me around today by tomorrow ill be able to find my way about.'

'You mean I have to show you around the whole day?' Miranda said coming to a stop in the corridor outside of the class, seeing the looking on the new girls face she decided to go easy. ' Lauren I'm kidding, don't worry, i'll show you about.'

'You had me worried there.'

'Sorry, this is us here.'

'We are in the same class?'

'yeah, looks like it.'

'Well at least i'll know one person.'

They both walked into class and Miranda took her seat while Lauren waited at the front of the class for the teacher. It was tables of two in this class, something that in her old school would have sent her running, but she took a deep breath and introduced herself to her new english teacher.

'We have assigned in this class, and the only seat left is the one in the corner next to Miranda.'

'Thank you sir.'

As Lauren made her way to her new seat she noticed people staring at her. It made her realise that not everyone here was as nice as Miranda had been.

'You wanna tell me anything?' Lauren said as she sat down in the seat next to Miranda.

'What do you mean?' Miranda asked suddenly getting defensive.

'Miranda, relax. Its okay, i was just wondering why in both classes i've been in that there has only been one extra seat and that has been next to you. '

'Sorry, I didn't mean to react like that, stuff just been happening recently and i have been getting a little defensive. And i don't really know, no one really talks to me, I got bullied a lot through middle school and now people just ignore me.' Then realising what she had just said Miranda added.' Sorry, I landed all that on you when you don't even know me and you probably don't care, you don't need me, I'm sure you were popular and a cheerleader in your old school, so if you want to do the same her I suggest you stay away from me.'

Lauren was starting to see a different side to Miranda one that was all too familiar. ' Don't be sorry, and i do care, i know i have just got here and we have known each other less than about an hour but I hope we can be friends. And as for me being popular or a cheerleader, ha never in my life, I don't know what gave you that impression and no offence to you at all, I was pretty much like you.'

Just as Miranda was about to reply Mr. Copper started to talk.

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Miranda and Lauren had realised that they had all but one class together, so there timetables were pretty similar. There whole friday was the same apart from the period before lunch. However, they both agreed to meet for lunch.

'Hey, Lauren how are you?' Miranda asked taking a seat across from her.

'Yeah not to bad.'

'Are you okay?' Miranda asked concereded. 'Look i know we have basically only met, but you can talk to me. '

'Thank you, I'm fine just got a bit of a bitchy text from someone at my old school.'

'Ok, well if you ever need to talk to anyone I'm here.' Miranda added

'Thank you again, you too.'

'Thanks, anyway so what brings you to Pine Valley?'

'My Mum and Dad thought that we should have a new start.' Lauren said looking down.

'Aw, did you not want to move?' Lauren looked up eyeing Miranda.

'What gave you that idea?' Lauren answered a bit defensively. 'Im sorry, I guess we both have skeletons huh?'

'Yeah, look you need to know, that I'm not like the other people here, well I am, I just have been having a time of everything recently!'

'Well then you should know that I'm not like other people either, that's part of the reason we moved.'

'Well you just take your time you don't have to tell me anything you don't want to.' Miranda added with a smile.

'Thank you, anyway is there any where we could sit outside?'

'Yeah outside in the courtyard, I'll show you. Let's go.'

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They both had enjoyed getting to know each other, but they both could sense that the other was holding back. So, Lauren decided to try and break the ice.

'Look, there is something i need to tell you. And it's something that you should know before we become proper friends just incase you can't handle it.'

'Okay.' Miranda said unsure of where this was going.

'Well, we moved to Pine Valley really because of me. I had been getting a hard time at school and my mum and dad couldn't really handle it. They would go to the school about it either because they just couldn't talk about it.' Lauren to a breath and looked at Miranda. ' I'm Gay.'

Miranda just looked at her, as if she hadn't heard anything different or new which was starting to worry lauren.

'Miranda did you hear what I said?'

'Yeah, I just personally don't think it's a big deal, i mean love is love. I hate the fact people judge people for who they love so I want you to know that you can always talk to me. '

Lauren gave Miranda a hug, she couldn't help herself. No one had ever been okay with it before. Which made her feel that for once someone wasn't concentrating on her sexuality.

'Thank you.'

'You don't need to thank me, we are friends thats what I'm here for.'

'Do you know that i've never actually had a friend that a girl before!'

'Really? Well do you know what neither have I!' They both giggled and fell into easy light conversation.

Both girls made there way to class for the last couple of classes of the week. They had exchanged numbers and where planning on meeting up tomorrow to do some shopping. Miranda had decided that she would invited her back to her house tomorrow she thought that it would really help her new friend know that there are people who have been in her position and got through it. Before they knew it the bell had went for the end of the day, they had arranged their plans for tomorrow and were ready to go when Miranda saw that Marissa was already there. She knew that Lauren had a car so she didn't have to catch a bus, so she wondered if she would like to meet her Ma.

'Hey, my mum is already here, do you want to meet her?'

'Yeah sure, show me the way.' Lauren added with a smile. Both girls made their way over to Marissa's car laughing and joking something that Marissa had missed about Miranda recently. Sensing that the girls were coming over to talk, she got out of the car to meet them.

'Hey Ma, this is my friend Lauren!'

'Nice to meet you Lauren, I'm Marissa.'

'Hi, nice to meet you to.'

'Lauren just moved here so today is her first day.'

'Oh really, So how do you like it here?'

'It's a lot better than my old school, well just now things are okay. We will wait and see what happens. But I don't know how i would have managed without Miranda, she was my life saver today!'

'Well that's good to know I taught my daughter well.'

'Anyway, Ma we were planning on going shopping tomorrow, is that ok?'

'Yeah, of course.'

'I better get going or my mum will be worrying where i am. So it was lovely meeting you Marissa, and i'll see you tomorrow Miranda.' She said giving Miranda a cuddle. 'Thank you so much for today!'

'No problem, anytime!" Miranda said as the moved apart. 'Ill see you tomorrow.'

'Bye.'

'Bye.'

By this point Marissa was already in the car, watching the interaction between the two girls. There was some sort of acceptance between the two that was different to anything else Miranda had with anyone else- even Aj. Miranda made her way into the car but couldn't take the grin off her face.

'She seems nice.' Marissa said with a smirk

'She is! Omg, why can't I stop smiling.'

'I don't think you need me to tell you then answer to that one.' Marisa added playfully but she knew she was right

'Maaa!'

'Anyway, look before we get going, by the looks of it you've had a great day and i don't want to spoil it, but….'

'Yes we are talking to mum tonight, don't worry no matter how good my day was, or how pretty someone is, I could not forget that we are doing it tonight.'

'I knew you liked her.'

'Ma, please stop.'

'I was with your mum at lunch and she was telling me that she didn't have to work late so turns out we don't have as much time as we thought before she gets home.'

'It's okay I'm ready.'

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So, I went off on a tangent. I wasn't planning on bringing in someone for Miranda for a few more chapters but it just sort of happened. The next chapter will be Miranda, Bianca and Marissa Conversation and i promise there won't be a long wait again!