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The Gang's all here.
The Birthday Girl.
"Bee, calm down, she isn't anything more than a friend" when Bethany found Jessie sitting in his living room she was having a 'quiet' conversation with Victor. She did not believe for one second that he didn't feel anything for her. I mean he just took her off the streets, not even knowing her last name, and invited her to stay at his house until she could afford a flat! She knew that Victor was a kind person but inviting someone to live with him. No not just someone, a girl who looked odd but she still had a beautiful glow.
"Bee, I'm not trying to take Vic, off you. If it bothers you that much, I'll leave."
"See? She is already calling you Vic, you said I wasn't allowed to call you that until we were an official couple!"
"Bee, you are over reacting. Calm down. You are the only girl for me. Jessie is a friend, a friend only."
"Ok, ok but if I find her with you doing stuff, then well you may as well call her Jessie Stone, because you wont be with me anymore."
"That will never happen. No that's all sorted, waffles?"
"Yeah sure." She sighed then plonked herself down next to Jessie. Jessie gave her another grin and stretched her hand out to be shaken. Bee sighed again but stretched her arm out to shake her delicate pale hands. On each of her long fingernail was a black coating of nail varnish and in the centre a purple blob. Bee thought that if she had to stay here for a while she might as well make friends with her.
"Sorry we got off on the wrong foot, Jessie…"
"Call me Jinx."
"Okay then, Jinx but it's not everyday your boyfriend invites a complete stranger in the house."
"If it was my boyfriend, I would have done exactly the same thing."
Jinx smiled again before she started to finish off the rest of her waffles. Bee looked at her while she ate. She seemed nice, but too nice. She was sure she wasn't all that sweet but she wasn't the sort who judges people too hastily.
The next day Garfield woke up extra early and got a bunch of presents that was stashed in his closet. He got them out then got some wrapping paper out from under his bed, found the scissors and sticky tape on his desk, sat down in the middle of his floor and began to wrap Rachel's gifts for her birthday. When he had finished he put everything back where it was and got changed into a green and white top with some green jeans and his favourite trainers. He ran his hand through his messy green hair. He thought to himself, whether he had everything sorted for her. He ticked them off on his fingers: presents check, food check, invites check, decorations check. That's all he could think of at the moment. He crept out of his room and peeped into Rachel's room. She was sleeping soundly. He smiled when she began to stir but fell instantly asleep again. He crept back out of her room and into the living space. He had put banners up the night before while Rachel was fast asleep. And some balloons were attached randomly around the room. Nothing bright of course but purple balloons and red banners. He was admiring his handy work when he heard Rachel waking up. He quickly turned the light off and hid behind the couch.
Kori had fallen asleep when the movie had finished but they were listening to the radio. Richard listened to her breath before he picked her up and took her to her room. He laid her down softly so not to wake her. Kissed her on the forehead then left her room. He was not tired yet it was only early. On his way back downstairs he noticed a door that Kori had never shown him inside before. He knew that he shouldn't invade her privacy but what was she keeping from him.
His hand reached out for the handle, he turned it slowly and the door creaked open. He peered in side but wish he hadn't. At the sight that met his eyes his stomach turn, and he felt he was going to throw up all that popcorn he had before. Everywhere he looked around the room big red marks stained the walls and carpets. Even on the curtains there was a big blotch of a dirty red on the dusty cream colour. He noticed in the middle there was the biggest stain. Over on his right there was a large bed, blood again was on the sheets but lying on the pillow was a small lumpy object. He knew he shouldn't but something draw him to the mysterious object that lay sprawled on the pillows. He walked up to the bed. He was trying to avoid the stains but they seemed to litter the whole of the floor space. He slowly reached out with a shaking hand to the thing. He picked it up to find it was a small brown teddy bear. The fur was thick with dust, but when he looked more closely at it, he noticed that the same blood had been smeared over the teddy's wrists. He instantly dropped it back on the bed, and brushed his hands over his jeans. He heard a creak behind him. He turned and saw a silhouette in the doorway.
"Kori?"
"Guess again" he recognised the voice and looked as Libby stepped into the dim light that shone its way into the room from the dirty window.
"Libby, what are you doing here?"
"I think the better question is what are you doing here?"
"Eermm… well…you see…"
"No, Richard, I don't see why you should be in here."
He gulped and rubbed the back of his neck before running his hand through his unruly hair. They both heard another creak then Kori's figure appeared in the doorway.
"What are you both doing in here?" Kori sounded as if she was trying to hold back the tears as the memory flashed through her head.
"Kori, are you mad?"
"…"
"Kori?"
"…No, I just don't want you to EVER come in here, unless I'm with you, again ok?"
"Deal, I didn't know Kori."
"We will talk about this in the morning. Libby glad you could come, could you wrap Rachel's presents for me. And Richard could you not tell anyone else about this room? I want to forget it but I can't get rid of it just yet. I have something else to show you, but not now. In the morning."
"Sure Kori. What wrapping paper?"
"Any I don't mind. And come on Richard."
Kori walked past Libby and grabbed Richard's hand. He noticed that she didn't quite walk right and her eyes looked clouded over. While she was pulling Richard out of the room, he noticed her dull eyes wander over to the biggest stain. She turned to Richard and pointed to it.
"Just so you know, that's were he exactly died in a pool of his own blood." He could tell that she was forcing herself not to cry. He nodded then pulled her out of the room because she seemed to get into a daze looking at the room.
Bee woke up the next morning by the sunlight that peeped in between the gap in her curtains. She didn't want Jessie staying here alone so she asked if she could stay over the night and go to Rachel's apartment with him. Victor addmediatly agreed and prepared another room for her. She got up and went into the shower and had a quick rinse. As she lathered up her shampoo she thought of all the good times she had with her friends. When she had finished she wrapped a towel around her and walked back into the room. She got out her favourite black jeans with glitter on and black boots. She died her hair quickly and pulled it back into her tight buns. She was deciding on what top to wear between a the yellow turtle neck jumper or a white halter neck, when Jessie walked in. Jessie had been told it was a birthday party so she wore her hair down and straight. It only came just past her jaw but the pink looked nice against her almost grey skin. She had her contacts in like always and the purple and black tights were still around her thin legs. On her feet she had black ankle boots, and the black chocker was still firmly around her skinny neck. Again, her dress was only on one shoulder so, the purple jewel still showed. The dress fell just on her knees and had a slight sparkle to the material, but it shimmered more than it sparkled.
"Do you always wear those sorts of things, I don't mean that in a nasty way"
"Yes, always. I couldn't tell you how many pairs of these tights I own. And I only wear dresses and purple, black and pink are the only acceptable colour in my point of view."
"Wow, well could you help me. This or this?" Bee stood there only in her white bra and black jeans holding up two hangers. One with the jumper and one with the halter neck.
"Defiantly the jumper. I bet yellow suits you"
"Yup, I mostly wear black and yellow, I think that is why most people call me Bee, or Bumble Bee."
"Oh I see," said Jinx quietly while Bee pulled the jumper over her head.
"Do I look okay?"
"Yes, do I?"
"Well I bet only you could get away with wearing what you do. It actually suits you"
"I like to be different"
Bee nodded then decided maybe Jinx wasn't that bad but she didn't trust her fully. Not yet.
Rachel yawned and stretched then flicked on the light switch.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACH!"
Rachel jumped back out of fright when she saw Garfield jump up and scream at her. When she recovered from the shock she smiled at Garfield and gave him hug.
"You didn't have to do all this you know"
"I know"
They shared a long sweet kiss before Garfield went and got her presents from his room. Rachel walked back into her room and got changed. Simple jeans and red top with black writing stating 'You Wish' and she slipped her contacts into her eyes and gave a brush through her dyed violet hair. She knew that her friends would be arriving any minute. She smiled briefly at her reflection, she was lucky to have friends like the ones she did have.
Kori shook Richard awake and grunted but woke up slowly. She smiled at him and gave him a peck on the cheek. While he was getting used to being awake she got up and walked into the wardrobe after having her quick shower. She slipped into a mini black skirt and hot pink top that was quite a low cut. It had a black trim and had tiny black writing saying 'you think that's impressive?' she had got for her sixteenth birthday from Rachel. Every year they got each other a t-shirt plus something else but always a top. On her feet she put her converts and did up the pink laces when Richard came in wearing a long top and baggy jeans. On his feet were dark red vans with black laces. He had not gelled his hair so it hung just above his eyes even though his sunglasses guarded like his eyes always. She smiled and gave him a hug. She gently took his hand and led him to the room he was caught in last night.
"I want to show you something. It is nothing life changing but you have seen the room and the bear so you may as well see the whole thing."
"You don't have to show me and I didn't mean to invade your privacy"
"No, I want to show you. I might make me feel better to just show someone. Even Libby hadn't seen the room but she knew where it was and what was in it."
"Ok." Kori opened the door slowly and stepped inside. There was the instant smell of blood but she didn't let it affect her the way it used to. She tried to act normally but again he noticed that she wasn't walking quite right and her eyes lost their sparkle as she walked slowly through the room towards a closet.
"I will tell you again, it's nothing big and you would probably think it was pointless of me showing you but as I said it might make me feel better."
"I don't care if it seems pointless, I know what you have been through and I respect, and always will respect, that this means a lot to you. I understand."
She smiled but that turned slowly into a small frown as she opened the doors. When she opened it dust became unsettled and began to drift down to the already dusty floor. She looked for something for a bit before she found what she was looking for. She pulled out a small white piece of fabric. At first Richard was confused but when she held it out properly he noticed that it was a small white dress. But the dress looked as if someone with a paintbrush had attacked it. All over it were red stains and rips here and there. He looked at it with shock but then he looked at Kori's face. She wasn't crying but he could tell she wanted to. Her eyes almost looked grey and all happiness that she usually had displayed on her face was lost into the painful memories that haunted her.
"This was the thing I wore when my dad killed himself and for the two years before Libby found me. I know that you probably think it's pathetic that I'm showing you this but I want to."
"Don't think that, why would I think it was pathetic?"
"Because, I'm showing you a stupid white and red dress that is literately a rag and I'm almost crying over it?"
"Come here" he said quietly and enveloped Kori into a big bear hug. She didn't cry but she breathed deeply into his shoulder.
"That is all behind you know Kori. I'm glad you could show me that. It means as much to me as it means to you."
"Thank you" she grabbed hold of his top while he rubbed her back slowly. She pulled away and put the dress back into the cupboard. She sighed heavily before walking out. She purposefully stomped over the patch were her dad died he was sure she mumbled something but he didn't want her to get upset so he just smiled and put an arm around her waist.
"It's time we got to Rachel's. People will be waiting for us."
"Yeah" she put an arm around him as they walked into the living room where there were three neatly wrapped presents on the sofa. There was a note on top of them.
Kori,
I wrapped both your presents in the purple wrapping paper and I saw Richard's present so I wrapped his in the red. I left the tags unwritten but stuck on. I hope you have a great time at Rachel's flat.
Love Libby x
Ps. Sorry about last night.
"What did you get her?"
"A lavender Candle, you know one of the really big fat ones?"
"Yup, I got her a set of tea-lights and essences."
"Essences?"
"What you put on a candle before you burn it to make it smell even more."
"What is the t-shirt like?"
"You will have to wait and see."
"Ok, come on I will get Alfred to drop us off. Grab the presents and anything else we need for sleeping over, he will be here any minute." Richard flipped open his phone and asked Alfred to come and pick them up then drop them off. He agreed and said he would bring the Mercedes to them.
"No, Rachel, you can't open them until everyone is here. Oh look someone had arrived," he added after he heard the doorbell ring.
He went to the door and opened it to find Ian standing there with a large present in his hands. It was wrapped in pink and white striped paper and had a large bow on top with a tag.
"Is Rachel up?"
"Yeah, I'll get her. Come in Ian. Do you want a drink?"
"No, thank you but I have to be on my way but I want to give Rachel a hug for her birthday."
"Ok. Rachel!"
Rachel came in and saw the Ian standing at the door.
"Hiya darling, happy birthday, you look fabulous like always and I hope you like your present." He smiled widely as Rachel took the present carefully and gave him a hug.
"Won't you come in?"
"No it looks like some more of your guests have arrived. Oh and its my other superstar!"
"Hiya Ian." Kori said smiling and giving him a hug.
"You look great too darling. Oh and I see you are still with Richard" he smiled at the gentle blush that rose to Richard's cheek but Kori just nodded and smiled.
"Yes, are you staying?"
"No, I have to go so I will see you guys tomorrow okay? Well ta ta for now darlings I have got to run."
Everyone smiled and waved as Ian almost ran off and back up the stairs.
"Come in you two, glad you could make it"
"I wouldn't miss it Gar. Here you go Rachel. And happy birthday."
Kori hugged Rachel and placed her two presents in her hands.
"Two, you spoil me Kori Anders."
"Don't be silly, are we just waiting for Victor and Bee?"
"And don't forget Jessie."
They turned to see Victor standing in the doorway with his arm around Bethany's waist but in front of them was a sort of witch girl, who they were guessing was this Jessie. Rachel put down the presents that Kori had got her and walked towards the new person. Richard put down his presents then gently held Kori's hand while they all got introduced to this Jessie girl.
"Ok y'all this is Jessie. She is staying at my house until she can afford a flat and she is coming to Gotham High."
"Hiya everybody. Tell me all your names please, and call me Jinx it is so better then Jessie."
She scanned the room she already knew roughly who everyone was from Victor's description. She saw a tall red head and a muscular black haired boy holding hands, they must be Kori and Richard she thought, next she saw what she presumed to be Garfield since he was the only one with green hair. Next her eyes took her to a petite girl with purple hair and eyes. Goth was the main thing that came to mind when she saw her. But she still wanted people to come to her individually so she can get to know their personality a bit better.
Kori being the one who is always excited she saw that she might as well be the one who introduces her self first. She let go of Richard's hand and walked to Jinx and hugged her. When she pulled away she flashed her heart-melting smile.
"Hello Jinx, I am Kori Anders." she took jinx's arm and led her round the room introducing her to everyone.
"This is my boyfriend Richard." He shook Jinx's hand but looked totally uninterested.
"This is Garfield." She shook his hand but like Richard he just looked blanked but at least he did give her a small smile before totally blanking out on her.
"And finally this is the birthday girl, Rachel" Jinx gently hugged Rachel but she pushed Jinx away.
"I don't hug strangers."
"Oh right" Jinx sighed then returned to where Victor and Bethany were standing.
Garfield decided to break the silence.
"Present time." Rachel stopped looking at Jinx's clothes and smiled at Gar before going to her pile of presents. While Jessie was getting introduced Victor had put his and Bee's present in the collection she already had. She picked up the smallish gift from Richard. She opened it and smiled when she saw the candle.
"Thanks Richard, its very nice" Richard nodded.
Next she got the present of Victor and Bee. They had got her present between them. She carefully peeled back the silver wrapping paper to find some bath scents and shower gel and stuff like that.
"Thank you Bee and Vic, I love this stuff." Bee smiled and Victor winked.
Her eyes spotted one of three from Garfield. She knew it was his because he couldn't wrap presents very well. She opened it and out fell a small box. Inside was a necklace that was white gold and had a black raven against an opal moon for the pendant. She smiled and gave Garfield a hug for her lovely necklace. He clipped it around her neck for her and she smiled even wider when she saw Garfield's face.
"Wow, that necklace must have been made for you Rach, it looks great."
"Thank you."
Next she chose the biggest present there, which was off Ian. She ripped back the stripy paper to find a large box full of shampoos and conditioners. It had on the side
Colour Enhancement Care Pack."Typical Ian to get me something do with hair, but it's still wonderful!" she put it to one side when she picked the larger package that was from Kori. She opened the purple paper to find a box full of tiny candles, candleholders and essences/scented oils. She leaned over to Kori and gave her a quick hug before opening the second present from Garfield. She already knew that it was a book but she didn't know which one. She took off the paper and saw it was a hardback copy of The Raven. When she looked inside she saw some writing on one of the first pages. When she flicked back to the page she saw that Garfield had got it signed for her by Edgar Allen Poe himself and it was even addressed to her. She leapt on to Garfield and gave him a huge hug.
"How did you get him to sign it personally?"
"I have my contacts"
She gave him a short kiss on his lips then turned to read the comment in her book.
To Rachel,
I hope you have a Happy Birthday and that you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Edgar Allen Poe
She still couldn't believe her eyes she gave Garfield another kiss before picking up the second present from Kori. She also knew what this was. The t-shirt like every year. She ripped open the purple paper to see a red t-shirt fell into her lap. She held it up then turned it around to show everyone, she had a smile stuck on her face over the message printed on it.
It had a stick girl on it with one of those triangle dresses that was purple and the girl had black hair separated into two ponytails. On top of her head sat a gold crown. Underneath this is said. 'That's Queen Bitch to you' she smiled then gave Kori another hug.
"I love it"
"I knew you would"
"I will wear it tomorrow for school."
Kori smiled then looked at the last present that was by her feet. Rachel picked it up and unwrapped it slowly. The cushion that Garfield had made fell into her hands. She let her hands stroke over the black velvet then over the careful stitching of the purple shrimmery heart.
"You made this your self?"
"Yes, do you like it?"
"No"
Garfield looked at her with eyes wide with shock
"I don't like it…I love it!" and again she pounced on Garfield, this time the kiss developed into more than just a peck. She broke it off and looked at everyone.
"Food anyone?"
"Man, I was hoping you would say that soon."
"You only just had the waffles!"
"I'm a hungry guy Bee, give me food!"
Everyone laughed before going to sit down at the large table that Rachel's foster parents lent her. Garfield brought in a buffet style meal with bits of everything. Victor sighed with relief when he saw that there was meat and not really any tofu.
"I say…LET'S SING"
"Garfield No!" but she was too late everybody joined in singing Happy Birthday to her. It didn't sound too bad though because the only people at the table who couldn't sing were Victor and Jessie. After Garfield led the hip hip horrays.
"HIP HIP"
"HORRAY"
"HIP HIP"
"HORRAY"
"HIP HIP"
"HORRAY"
"Thanks to everybody. This has been a great birthday! And Garfield?"
"Yes?"
"You can stop embarrassing me now"
"Never"
They all laughed before getting tucked in to their meal.
Rachel just said goodbye to the last visitor. Only Kori and Richard were sleeping over that night. They were going to sleep in the living space in sleeping bags. They changed into their night stuff and settled down. It went from left to right: Gar, Rach, Kori and then Richard. They weren't going to sleep but they were going to talk and probably play dares.
"So what do you think of that Jinx chick?"
"I don't like her. I don't like her oh so sweet attitude. I bet she is going to be just another prep. I mean who has pink hair?"
"I knew you wouldn't like Jessie, what do you think Kori?"
"She seems nice enough but I don't think I will be the greatest of friends with her,"
"I think no actually i know she is obviously jealous of Bee. Did you see the looks she was giving her?"
"Yeah."
Later on in the night they did play truth or dare. I won't bore you with the details but lets just say that before they went to sleep, Richard had been in a skirt and bra doing 'Is this the way to Amarillo', Kori had a block of gooey tofu on her head while dancing to 'Thriller', Rachel had been forced into a pink dress, that Kori had left at her flat once, and had girly make-up applied and finally Garfield had to pretend to be a dog for ten minutes. They had a great time.
Ok there we go another chappie done. I am actually proud of this one. Nothing much happened but I enjoyed writing it. Hope that my readers loved it enough to read and REVIEW Plz Plz Plz review it makes me feel so special! TOODLE POP
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