Caught In The Crowd - Chapter 16: Birthday Girl.

Hi again. As I was reading your comments, I decided to upload another chapter because you asked it for... But I'm still really confused why people stopped commenting on my story. I mean, when I first started posting, I used to recieve like 7 to 9 comments per post... and right now I barely have 2 or 3... and the story is just starting to get better so... I'm confused... and sad... and confused again. So yeah... Well, here's another chapter. Thanks. 

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I officially hate this. Justin Drew Bieber, I officially hate you. Why did this have to happen to me? I seriously never minded not being the centre of attention. Me and (YBFN) did our own thing, which was cool. It suited us, this attention didn't.

"Man, some random just about knocked me out with his camera right now." (YBFN) breathed heavily as she sprinted through the front door of my house. "Hey Mrs. (YMLN)!" She shouted out to my mom, who shouted back from the kitchen.

"Sorry about the random guy who nearly took you out just now." I apologized sheepishly.

She laughed. "Forget him. Anyway, happy birthday!" She shouted as she jumped on me to give me a hug.

"Thanks (YBFN)." I smiled.

"My baby girl's growing up." She teased. "Oh my god, I have the best present for you. I had like a stroke of brilliance with this one, swear to goodness, but you have to wait until later before I can give it to you."

I rolled my eyes. "Okay, thanks (YBFN)."

"You are now officially my age. Welcome to being seventeen, babe." She giggled.

I grabbed my school bag and slung it onto my shoulder and (YBFN) adjusted her grey school skirt before we stepped back outside. We were prepared for them by now. It's been going on for nearly three weeks now. Yes, nearly a month. You think it's ridiculous too? Relief, I thought I was the only one.

We got to school and decided it was probably best to go around the back once we saw a couple of people with eggs. Us plus eggs were sending up many hazard signs. We ran straight to our locker, dodging balls of paper that were being thrown by a few people. My heart sunk as I saw Aden standing near my locker. Why did he have to be such a stalker?

"Hey Aden." I said half-heartedly as I got to my locker.

"Don't sound so happy to see me." He said sarcastically. "I have something for you."

"Aden, why did you get me something?" I sighed, searching for the key for my locker.

"Because it's your birthday, idiot." He laughed. "And also because, I thought it might make you forget about the whole thing with Bieber. And those randoms that are always following you around now." He said and pushed a rectangular box into my hands.

I rose an eyebrow at him and slowly lifted the lid. It was an Apple MacBook. "Aden, what the hell?" I exclaimed.

"It was mine and (YBFN)'s idea." He shrugged "It's my old one and I got a new one. And I know you like all that photoshop, computer tech-ish stuff. So, I thought you'd probably be the best person to give it to."

"Aden, as much as I would love to keep this, I really shouldn't take this." I said honestly.

"Hey, come on. It didn't cost me anything and this way I don't have to pay for a birthday present." He grinned.

I put the box down on a shelf in my locker and he opened his arms, knowing I was about to give him a hug. "Thanks Aden!" I exclaimed.

"You're welcome. Have a good day birthday girl." He laughed and ran off.

"Did you like your present?" (YBFN) asked as she ran over to me.

I jumped on her and squeezed he tightly. "I love you and you're the bestest of all bestest friends in the entire world." I exclaimed.

"Thank me later, (YBFN). Come on let's go to class." She said and I quickly pulled my books out of my locker.

My phone vibrated in my hand. It was a message from Justin.

Justin: 'Hope your day is going amazing as you are. Happy birthday, (YN).'

"Aww, he's so cute." (YBFN) cooed, reading over my shoulder.

Really, (YBFN)? You think I didn't already know that? Hahaha. 

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I hate having to stay after school. See what detention does? But the upside is that it's like 8:00 now, so no many people will be following me around.

Have you ever had that feeling that something is following you, but you don't want to turnaround in case someone actually is there? Unfortunately, I have that feeling, not to mention I think I can hear someone walking behind me.

I wasn't panicking or anything, because I was certain I wasn't going to die. You have no idea how many times I've seen someone flip out like that. It's actually really funny. Haha.

Anyway, I saw someone suddenly walking beside me. They turned their head and smiled, but I couldn't really see their face. Whoever it was, seemed sorta familiar though.

"Hi (YN)." He said softly, reaching over and taking my hand.

My eyes widened. "Justin, what the hell?" I exclaimed.

"Scare you?" He predicted with a smirk.

"Do I look scared to you?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

He smirked. "Well, unfortunately, you didn't scream or anything. So I'm gunna say no?"

"You're a genius." I rolled my eyes.

"Wait a sec." He said stopping where he was, making me stop with him. "I don't get a hug after nearly a month of not seeing you?"

I sighed and let him hug me. "How's Ryan and Chaz and your mom and you know, everyone?" I asked, to fill the silence.

"All good. Ryan forgot his password for Twitter or something the other day and kept saying how much he wished you were there." He laughed, pulling my school bag off my back and slinging it over his shoulder. "So, why on earth are you getting out of school at eight o'clock. Seriously?"

"Detention." I replied simply as he took my hand again.

"You in detention. No." He gasped in mock horror and covered his mouth in shock.

"Shut up. It was your fault. I got in trouble for texting you, telling you to shut up." I laughed softly.

"Sorry about that, Shawty." He grinned.

"So, really, why the hell are you here?" I asked, looking over at him.

"Needed to see you." He said blankly and I opened my mouth to speak. "Shut up. Don't say anything about Selena. She broke up with me." He mumbled unhappily.

"That was dumb." I muttered under my breath. I'm pretty sure he heard, because he looked over and smiled but he didn't say anything.

"So anyway, I came here to give you something." He said eventually.

"I don't want anything." I said softly.

He laughed. "Pfft, you're funny." He smirked, stuffing his hand into his pocket. "Wait, I put it somewhere." He chuckled.

"I should so just walk away from you right now." I said honestly.

He smirked. "Why would you tell me that? Now I know your plan."

"Just thinking out loud." I shrugged.

"Ha, can't walk away. I found it!" He exclaimed.

"Shut up, you'll attract attention." I muttered, rolling my eyes. I think he forgets just who he is sometimes.

"You shut up." He laughed, grabbing my shoulders and forcing me to turn my back to him.

He pushed my hair aside and I felt something cool settle around my neck. I reached up and felt the chain of a necklace. He turned me back around and leant down, his lips touching mine in barely a kiss. It made me feel all tingly, at least I'm not denying.

"Happy birthday, (YN)." He whispered.

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