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Sorry... I know it takes me really long to update and I feel really bad for it but I will keep trying and when I have some free time I will try to write. Feel free to leave a comment even if you want to yell at me for a spelling or grammar mistake... I know that may show is some parts of my story.
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Hope you enjoy it
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Chapter...
At 12:00 in the morning Bianca woke up her cousin.
"What's wrong?" Candice asked sleepily, looking at her cousin.
"Happy Birthday" Bianca whispered, she was going to scream it but everyone else was sleeping.
"Oh, thank you" she replied hugging her cousin. "Do I get my surprise now?"
"No, you have to wait, but I am sure you will love it" Bianca said. "Now I am going back to sleep."
They both rolled over and fell asleep immediately.
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"GIRLS WAKE UP"
Bianca and Candice sat straight, "What's going on?" they said in unison. Opening their eyes slowly they saw Nick, Benny, Reggie and all of her other younger cousins all looking at them with amused expressions.
"It's done" Nick said.
"What is?" Candice asked.
"The business you asked me to take care of yesterday" he replied.
"Oh, how did it go?" Bianca asked.
"I think it is best we don't tell you the details" Nick said holding up his hand showing his bruised knuckles.
"Oh, Nick you didn't knock him out like the time you basked my first boyfriend, did you?" Bianca asked regrettably.
"So what if I did?" he asked defensively.
"Don't worry, at least he is still alive" Ryan said.
"Ok, don't say anymore" Candice said.
"Well, we will let you guys get dressed. We will be downstairs" They boys said leaving.
"By the way Happy Birthday" they wished Candice giving her hugs and kisses before leaving.
The girls quickly got changed quickly and went downstairs to make breakfast for their cousins. They did them a favor and now they were returning it. Gabriella and Brian came downstairs and were surprised to see everyone there and eating already.
"Morning everyone" Gabriella said. She wished her niece happy birthday and kissed everyone else.
"Morning mum" Nick said.
"Don't talk with your mouth full. You're the oldest here and you just like a child" she said rolling her eyes.
"Sorry" he said.
"Happy Birthday Candie" Gabriella and Brian wished her before making coffee. "Your mother called me and she wants you to go home. They were going to come here but Tanisha and the baby is sick"
"Ok, well we can go now if you're ready?" Bianca suggested
"Sounds good. When did you want us back?" Candice asked as they took their bags.
"Well here is some money so you can go spend it and be back by 6:00pm. Have fun" Gabriella said
"Thank you. Bye" they said
"Wait, where's my kiss?" Brian asked. They smiled and kissed on the cheek.
"What about us?" they other boys asked with their mouths half full.
"Nick talk with your mouth full one more time and I will never make you chicken again" Gabriella threatened.
"Sorry mum, I mean Ma'am" the girls laughed and kissed EVERYONE before leaving.
Jumping in the car they drove to Taryn's house with the music playing loudly.
"So are you going to give me my surprise now?" Candie asked cheekily.
"No, you have to wait until tonight" Bianca replied.
"Aww, come on. I have been waiting all week, can't you give me a little hint?" she asked.
"Ok, you will love it" Bianca said.
"I know I will, I always love your surprises" she argued.
"Then why do you want me to ruin it now?"
"Good point" Candice said, as they pulled over and got out of the car.
They took one step in the door and:
"CANDIEE!!!" Tanisha came running down the stairs naked towards her sister. The girls burst out laughing.
"Hello Tanisha. I thought you were sick?" Candice asked.
"She is" Her dad said putting her clothes on.
"Right and you will understand if I don't believe you" Candice said.
"That doesn't matter. Happy Birthday" he said hugging her and kissing her on the cheek. "I can't believe you're 17. You're old, I think I can see a wrinkle" he said.
"Shut up old man." Candice said poking him.
"Do I hear my baby girl?" Taryn asked coming to the door.
"No, she's sleeping." Mike said.
"No, my biggest baby girl" she said rolling her eyes like he should know which one she was referring to. "Happy Birthday sweetie" hugging her daughter.
"Thanks mum." Candice replied.
"Oh, your present is on your bed unless someone took it and hid it again" Taryn said looking at Tanisha who was grinning. "I thought so. Can you go get your sisters present for me please?"
Tanisha ran away and Candice, Bianca and the parents sat in the living room.
"So, did Gabriella ask me to make anything for tonight?" Taryn asked.
"No but you are going to make something anyway aren't you?" Candice asked.
"Of course sweetie. I can't show up empty handed. That's just rude, you should always bring something. Besides we have a big family, we will need all the food we can get with Nick lurking around.
Ring Ring went Bianca's phone.
She smiled, "Speak of the devil. Yes Nick" she said answering.
"Hey, can you ask Aunty Taryn to make chicken for me tonight. I don't know if mum was serious before and I don't want to take the chance" he said, Bianca started laughing and hung up.
"Nick asked if you could make him chicken. It's a long story but mum threatened him and he really wants chicken" she explained.
"No problem" Taryn said.
Tanisha finally came running down the stairs with a present bigger than her.
"Wow" Candice said taking it and placing it on the table in front of her on the table.
She unwrapped it quickly to reveal a huge teddy bear with 3 chunky necklaces hanging over it. Candice smiled and put them on before thanking her family.
They sat at talked and the girls helped Taryn make the food. Baby Candice woke up and she was fed and taken care of by her daddy.
It was 6:30 and the girls realized they didn't even go to the shop. It was time to go back to Bianca's house so they got in the car and drove back with Candie's parents behind them.
They ran upstairs changing into something nicer although they saved the better stuff for later when they headed out with the boys. They put clothes on that would allow them to move around and chase the children around as they usually did.
Making their way back downstairs in a matter of minutes Candice was swarmed with family members all trying to kiss her at the same time and children hugging her from the waist down. Overwhelmed but in control she thanked them all and accepted presents putting them to the side to be opened later.
Bianca helped her mother put all the food on the table and waited for Candice to finish her greetings. When her help was no longer needed she made her way outside once again and climbed up the tree to the boys bedroom yet again. Tapping lightly James retreated from a letter he was writing and opened the window for her.
Three guesses for who he is writing to, I already know. She thought to herself. But chose to ignore her annoyance.
"Hello" he said opening the window and smiling at her. He leaned in for a kiss but she just started talking, cutting him off in the process.
"So are you boys all set for later?" she asked, he gave her a look for a moment before answering.
"Yeah, we will meet you outside your house at 10:00pm"
"And you know what you are wearing? We can't be late" she said again.
"We'll be there" he replied yet again.
"Ok, well I have to go. See you in-" she looked at her watch... "Three hours"
She climbed down again and sat outside with her cousins playing in front of her and he watched her from the window before closing it. Candice finally came outside.
"Well, I'm exhausted" she said plonking herself on the grass next to her cousin.
"Yep, a big family means a lot of hugs and kisses" Bianca smiled.
"Can I have my surprise now?" Candice asked for what was the millionth time in the same day.
"No not yet... in a few hours you will get it" Bianca replied, rolling her eyes.
"Fine. Oh, I feel like going to a night club and dancing" Candice commented randomly.
Bianca smiled inwardly, "Good. Then she will love my present"
They continued with their night as a usual family party would be, occasionally playing a few games with their cousins. When it was around 8:30-9, Bianca pulled Candice upstairs to get changed for the surprise. Candice was so excited as her cousin did her make-up and hardly sat still.
"Candice if you want to look like a Goth then keep moving otherwise sit still" Bianca commented trying to apply mascara to what seemed like a monkey.
When they were finally dressed and ready to go they took their things and said goodbye to everyone before making their way outside again to the car where James and Sirius were waiting, looking very stylish they thought.
"Hi. Happy Birthday!" James said kissing her on the cheek. Sirius did the same kissing her on the lips and giving her a combined present.
"Hey Bee" Sirius said, kissing her on the cheek as well.
"Hi Sirius, James" she replied.
Just forget about the letter for now. Don't ruin the surprise Candice has been waiting so long for. She told herself.
They got in the car and Bianca drove to the mysterious location. They reached the city and drove through many lights until Bianca turned into a dark street where music could faintly be heard. They got out of the car and looked around.
"Bianca, I don't think I like this surprise" Candice said looking around at the dodgy street they were in.
"Don't worry we are safe, and you haven't seen they best part yet" her cousin replied taking her hand as the boys followed quietly behind.
"Define 'best part' " Candice said.
They reached a tall, dark man with a black suit on and big sunglasses even thought it was dark outside. Both girls looked up at him.
"Wow" they said in unison.
"Can I help you?" he asked in a low and very manly voice.
"Oh right" Bianca said, Holding out 4 tickets in front of him. He accepted it and opened the door letting them in. It was dark and the floor was lit up with a few lights leading them somewhere. They followed the lit up path and came to a door.
Bianca smiled, "Happy Birthday Candie"
She opened the door and they were almost blown away by the really loud music playing and people dancing. It was an under 18s party with a lot of teenagers dancing and in the middle of the dance floor.
"YEAH YEAH! HELLO EVERYBODY THIS IS YOUR DJ BENNY AND WELCOME TO 'PURE' THE BEST DANCE PARTY OF THE YEAR! I'D LIKE TO SAY A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO MY GIRL CANDICE FOR CELEBRATING HER 17TH BIRTHDAY TODAY. GIVE HER SOME LOVE EVERYONE" They looked to their right to see Benny standing on a platform smiling down at them. He winked as everyone clapped and cheered.
"Oh My God" Candice said and everything started to sink in. She hugged her cousins before they moved to hug Benny.
"Happy Birthday" he said taking off his headphones.
"Thank you" she replied.
"Well what are you still doing here? Get your ass on the dance floor!" he said. They dumped their bags with him and started dancing to their favorite song.
Candice was dancing very close to Sirius with her back towards his chest and Bianca was dancing with James, not as close, but close enough. They spent their night dancing and laughing away celebrating with the rest of the people there.
After being there for a few hours they decided to stop for a while and get a drink.
"Ah, Thank You! This is the best surprise ever!" Candice said to her cousin hugging her tightly.
"Well I knew you would like it" Bianca replied smiling.
"I love it!"
"Well, there's more" Bianca said. "Follow me"
Candice and the boys followed Bianca outside and they stopped. Bianca smiled and pointed to the sky to see a big sign saying 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANDIE'. She squealed and hugging her cousin yet again before admiring it fully.
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"AAAHHHHHHHH!! HELP ME!" a voice screamed from downstairs. A certain redhead made her way downstairs to see her sister running through the house with an owl that appeared to be biting her ear. Lily laughed knowing it was James owl and stopped it. She took it upstairs and took the letter giving him a little treat. She noticed that there were 2 letters instead of 1.
She opened the first letter and it read:
Dear Lily,
I hope you like the little trick. I'm sorry but I couldn't help myself.
I hope your sister hasn't been too much of a handful, but school will be starting next week so you won't have to see her for much longer. I can't write long because I am going out soon. I just wanted to let you know I got your letter and that I would be happy to meet up with you to have a little 'talk' when we get to school.
Well I must be off.
Talk to you later,
James.
She smiled to herself and once she was finished she read the second letter.
Lily,
At first I thought it was nice of you to write to James but now it is obvious that you like him. I don't want to sound rude but he is not interested and already has a girlfriend which I know you know. You are putting him in a very unfair position to have to choose between the girl he was just getting over and the new girl who is perfect for him. You have yelled at him for years to leave you alone and finally when he does you keep bombarding him with letters.
His poor owl never has a break and we are currently staying in a muggle street and the neighbors are soon going to notice owls flying up and down every single day.
I like you as a friend and I think that is what your relationship with James is. FRIENDS, nothing more, nothing less.
James once said to me- "I never treat a girl badly and I certainly don't cheat".
I don't need to explain why I brought it up. It is very clear. So, before you write to him... think about it.
Sirius
She put the letter down and only then realized a tear running down her cheek. She quickly wiped it away and sat on her bed hugging a pillow and thinking about everything the letter said. She didn't reply to James' letter but sat alone in her room for the rest of the night.
At around midnight her eyes slowly closed and the last thing she said before entering dreamland was
"It's not my fault... I love him"
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James, Sirius, Candice and Bianca didn't get home until three in the morning after having a great time at the party. The boys climbed through their window knowing if they went through the door Mrs. Potter will be waiting or they would make too much noise and wake her up. They thought it was better to let her get some sleep, if she was going to kill them in the morning it is better she isn't tired while doing it.
They wished the girls goodnight and watched them retreated into their house across the street. The lights were still on so they assumed that her parents were cleaning after the party.
"Hey mum, dad. We're back" Bianca said closing the door behind her.
"Is this the time to come home? You were out with those boys again. MUM!" Nick yelled. He was sitting on the couch with Belinda sleeping on his lap. They were surprised she didn't wake up after he practically deafened her.
"Yeah, and you're still here" Bianca commented laughing.
"Nick stop yelling. I know they were with those boys, they told me and I like them" Gabriella said. Nick's jaw dropped.
"Did you girls have a good time?" she asked.
She soon regretted asking as Candice followed her through the whole house describing every detail of the night. Nick took Belinda home and Bianca went to bed.
Candice finally finished rambling and went to bed climbing in next to her cousin.
"Best Night Ever!" she said falling asleep almost instantly.
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Haha... Well there you go!
I finally got there. Sorry for the huge delay. I am going to start the next chapter right now so don't worry. The next chapter may be closer than you think.
Thank you for making it this far.
Bianca