Sorry this took so long, I've been preoccupied with the other story :)
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One Year Later
Katie's POV
"Happy Birthday Katie!" Janet squealed, as she ran into my bedroom with something behind her back. I yawned and stretched; can't believe I forgot my own birthday.
"Blimey Janet, what time is it?" I asked, wearily looking for the time on my alarm clock on my bedside table.
"7:00 silly! Come on, wake up! I've got something for you!" Janet sang.
Why did she have to be such a morning person?
I sat up rubbing my eyes, and once I was prepared, she produced a pink present from behind her back. I kissed her cheek as she gave it me; and I quickly tore off the paper.
Janet had given me a beautiful posh party dress, in sky blue. I beamed at Janet and nearly killed her from the forced that I jumped on her, hugging her and kissing her.
"Whoa whoa! Careful Katie! Right, I'll remind you, but later on at about five o'clock, go upstairs, put on this dress, and then come down, ok?"
"Ok, thanks Janet!" I smiled.
"No problem. Happy Birthday, angel. You coming down?" Janet asked me.
"Sure, no problem, just getting dressed!" When Janet left I flopped back on my bed and pondered whether or not to snooze for longer, but I decided not to. Janet probably had something planned.
I put on my best jeans and top and ran downstairs, to be greeted by Michael's family. They all sang happy birthday and I thanked all of them and Michael appeared from the crowd and hugged me.
After eating breakfast and opening the presents from Michael's family, Michael led me outside, claiming he had a surprise for me.
"Just stand there and close your eyes, ok? No peeking!" Michael teased. I couldn't trust Michael; he was always up to mischief. I stood there with my eyes closed, hearing giggling. Suddenly my face was splattered with water. I gasped and opened my eyes to find Michael stood with Sean and Zeke, all with super soakers, trying to look innocent.
"I don't believe it! You're here!" I beamed, running at my two friends. It had been ages since I'd last seen them both.
"Well, we couldn't miss out on seeing you for your birthday!" Sean laughed, spraying me with his super soaker.
"Right, that's it! You ruin my favourite top? I'll ruin your super soaking skills!" I laughed, grabbing a super soaker and joining in. Michael, Janet and most of Michael's family also joined in, and the game went on for the rest of the day, until we al ganged up on Michael after he claims he never gets hit.
He's a good player, but I got together with Sean and Zeke as we plotted to throw Michael into the pool. Sean and Zeke managed, but Michael grabbed onto me just as he fell in, also dragging me in with him. I splashed Michael with water and I couldn't stop giggling. It was the best super soaker fight I've ever had.
Janet reminded me about getting on my dress. I put it on and admired myself in the mirror; I adored it. Janet came up to do my hair and some makeup, and wouldn't tell me when I asked where we were going.
I joined Sean and Zeke downstairs, who were dressed in smart clothing.
"Where's Mike? Isn't he coming?" I asked.
"Oh, I'm sure he'll be along later" Janet smiled. She was hiding something; I could tell.
She led us outside to a black limo parked in the driveway. We gasped in amazement as we stepped inside; everything was so glamorous. We were driven to what looked like a theatre, and once our limo parked up; we were led inside and seated in one of those VIP boxes. I watched as thousands of people crammed into the stadium.
We waited around half an hour, even though I had a pretty good idea as to what was going on. The lights dimmed, and a very familiar figure jumped up on stage. The whole stadium started screaming; it was none other than my best friend Michael on stage.
He danced and sang all my favourite songs, and me Sean and Zeke tried to wave at him on any opportunity we got. During a long break through songs, one of Michael's bodyguards came in and asked for me. I looked worriedly at Janet, but she smiled and nodded at me. I waved goodbye and followed the man, until we reached backstage.
At this moment, Michael was singing Human Nature, my favourite song. Halfway through the song, Michael came backstage, took my hand and led me onstage with him.
At first I was terrified, but I soon eased up and managed to not look so terrified. I waved to Janet and the boys.
Michael finished his song and kissed my cheek.
"Most of you will probably know about Katie now, but I just wanted to bring her tonight, because it's her birthday, and she's very special to me. I love her so much, and I wanted all your opinion, on whether I should adopt her or not?" Michael asked his audience. I looked at him in astonishment, and they all cheered as he hugged me.
"Are you sure?" I asked him, tears in my eyes.
"Positive. I love you; you mean everything to me" he smiled.
"Yes please" I whispered, hugging him again.
It was the best birthday ever.
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At that moment, when I left the stage in disbelief, I knew that Michael had saved me in two ways. Not just from Frankie and Lisa, or from my fate of falling under Frankie's drugs. Michael had saved my life by giving me one. And I owe him for it with all my heart.
My best friend; and now my new father figure.
Thanks for reading guys! Hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it :)
That's the end now, but I am writing a new story :)
Love you all :) xxxxx
