Chapter 10

Today was Annalease's 16th birthday and the week before results day. She would soon find out if she had got into college or not. Annalease wasn't particularly excited about her birthday this year. Half of her wanted it to last for ever because it could be her last birthday in four years that she would spend with her family. Annalease woke up to 5 young men bouncing on her bed and pulling the covers off of her. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" each shouted in unison. Annalease smiled and high fived them all "Thanks, I'd stop bouncing if I were you because mum will go mad if you break this" she smirked as Joe pulled her up using both of her hands. "I am capable of getting out of bed you know Joe" she laughed. "I know, but why should you birthday girl. Now come on moany and get your little arse downstairs" Joe smirked he knew that using the word little would annoy Annalease. "I am not little actually" she said as she jabbed Joe in the arm. "You are to me" he said in reply. Annalease was about to go and chase Joe so him and the others made a dash for downstairs.

"Happy Birthday love" Sandy chirped has she kissed Annalease on the cheek and gave her a hug. "I can't believe my baby girl is 16 already "Annalease slowly pulled away from Sandy's hug. "Thanks mum". "Come on Lease I wanna see what you get" Robbie shouted while rubbing his hands together. "Give the poor girl chance would ya" Freddie said as he looked over at Robbie. Annalease made her way to the living room. All of her presents were laid out on the floor so she sat on the rug in the middle of the room while Freddie,Robbie,Ziggy, Joe, Jason and Sandy were sat on the sofa's eager to see what she would open. Just has Annalease was about to open her presents her phone started ringing, she quickly picked it up and answered the call.

Annalease- Hello

Lindsey- Happy Birthday chicken

Annalease- OMG Lindsey how're you, thanks so much

Lindsey- I'm okay thanks darling, I hope you are too, I miss you all lots

Annalease- Great to hear, I am thanks. We all miss you too, please pass all of your exams and move here now

Lindsey- I'm almost there not many to go, I have my finals due in for the end of the month

Annalease- Wow good luck with those, I will get Joe to phone you later, love you Linds

Lindsey- Thanks, Okay love, You too, bye

Annalease- Bye

Annalease set her phone down on the coffee table beaming with smiles. She was so happy that Lindsey had phoned her as she was like her big sister. Lindsey is Joe's girlfriend, she was studying to be a doctor when Annalease and the family moved to Hollyoaks and only had a few months of training to go so she and Joe decided that it would be easier if she joined the family once she had completed her studies. She figured she could get a job at any hospital once she had become a full doctor.

Freddie had bought Annalease £50 H&M vouchers which went down very well. Robbie and Jason had teamed together and bought her a bag which she really wanted from River Island, Ziggy bought her a band t-shirt which he knew she wanted; Joe bought her a set of purple earphones which caused Annalease to scream. Sandy bought her a £50 iTunes voucher and various other things. "Thank you all so much for all your gifts, you really didn't have to get me anything" She said as tears filled her eyes. She was overwhelmed with everything she had received. "It's an absolute pleasure" Joe said as he pulled her into a hug. "You can now get that jacket you were after" Freddie smirked. Annalease nodded and smiled. "You are gunna Rock College with that bag "Jason announced with Robbie's approval." That's if I get in Jase" Annalease reminded him. "You are gunna get in don't worry about it" Jason smiled. Annalease smiled and went and sat in between Freddie and Joe.

Annalease spent the rest of her birthday with Sandy and the boys. They all went for a meal and had a general good time. Annalease cherished this time with everyone because if she did get into college then she would miss everyone so much. She knew that she could call them every day but not seeing them daily would be extremely hard for her.

The week had passed and it was now results day. Annalease and Megan had arranged to meet each other so they could find out their results together. This would probably be one of the final times she would see Megan for a while seeing as she was hoping to head to London. They both made their way into school. "I'm so nervous Meg" Annalease announced as they entered the results room. "Me too, but we'll be okay, come on lets get it over with" Megan took a deep breath and lead Annalease to collect her results. Moments later Annalease had her results right in front of her eyes. She couldn't bring herself to have a look straight away. "Oh my god I got 5 B's and an A" Megan chirped she opened her envelope. Annalease congratulated her and realised that she needed to open hers.

As Annalease opened the envelope she felt as if she was going to pass out due to her nervousness but luckily she managed to plough through. A look of shock filled her features as she scanned her eyes on the document containing her results. "I can't believe it, I got 3 A's an A* and 2 B's" her eyes filled with happy tears. She knew that her future looked extremely hopeful now she had passed her exams. "Wow well done Lease" Megan said as they shared a hug. "I wasn't expecting it at all, I felt that I didn't do so well" she said with a surprised tone. "Well you have, I knew you shouldn't have worried" Megan said. Annalease and Megan went into town for around an hour they had something to eat and had a general nice time. Megan was going to America for 6 weeks meaning Annalease would have left for London when she arrived back. "I'm going to miss you so much you know Lease, You better Skype me like every night" Megan announced. "I'm going to miss you too, I will do, and Fred said I can come down in my half terms so we'll see each other then, I'll probably be down most weekends too" Annalease said with hope in her voice. She really hoped that she would see Megan again because she had been such a good friend to her. "You'd better" Megan said while laughing. " I guess this is goodbye for now then Meg" Annalease said" Right you'd better go because I don't want to end up crying" Megan laughed while pulling Annalease into a hug." I'll see you soon Meg" she said as she pulled back from the hug.

On her way home Annalease shed a few tears because reality had hit her that she really would be leaving home to pursue her dreams which meant she would have to leave her family back home and she would have to make a fresh start, she was used to these fresh starts but she always had her family with her. Half of her was saying that she should go for this amazing chance and the other half of her was saying to stay at the local sixth form. Her head was all over the place. As she approached her street she wondered what her new life would be like if she did choose to go.

"Hello love" Sandy beamed as Annalease walked through her door. The house was very busy when she had got home, the boys were all chatting amongst themselves but rather than being quiet they were being extremely loud. "Hi mum" Annalease said as she squashed herself in between the twins. "Alright" Robbie said as he vigorously had his eyes fixated on the TV screen in front of him "Yeah thanks" she replied with a smile. Jason nudged Annalease's arm as a form of acknowledgement because he seemed engrossed in his video game. "Lost your tongue having we Jase" she said while laughing. "Sorry I'm just eager to win" Jason said as he began shouting and cheering. Annalease rolled her eyes and attempted to get her results out of her bag. "How did you do then" Freddie said with a look of anticipation in his eyes. "Oh yeah, Tell us go on" Ziggy added while rubbing his hands together. Annalease sighed " Mum I'm about to tell everyone my results". "Okay I'm coming love. Jason, Robbie turn that off for a second would you" Sandy shouted as she set down what she was doing in the kitchen and made her way to the living area.

All eyes were on Annalease as she stood in the middle of the room. Everyone was silent awaiting her results. They each knew how much Annalease needed to get into College and that little document before their eyes had that news. "I got 3 A's an A* and 2 B's" she said with a smile. "Annalease well done darling, come here" Sandy said as she hugged her tightly. "Nice one sis" Robbie said while offering his hand for a high 5. "Told you, you would do amazing didn't I hey" Jason said as he quickly hugged her. Annalease smiled and gave him a thankful look. "Brain box" Freddie teased as he ruffled her hair. "Hey" Annalease said as she tried to do it back to him. "Ha couldn't reach could you midget" Freddie smirked. Joe stood up behind Annalease and lifted her off the ground so she could ruffle Freddie's hair. "Couldn't I "she said as Joe put her down. The whole room erupted with laughter. After everyone had congratulated her they each went back to what they were doing. Annalease joined in with the video game tournament and during those few hours she forgot all of her worries and troubles and enjoyed herself with the people around her.