Chapter 4.

"Thankyou so much for coming today!" Mr Thomas smiles.

"No problem, we enjoyed it!" Ashley says shaking his hand. "And thankyou girls!" He smiles looking around sir.

"No worries, we had fun!" I reply, Clara nodding in agreement.

"Well you little miss." Ashley says pointing at Clara. "You can really dance!"

"Thankyou!" She says blushing and looking down at the floor.

"Well we best be off." Danielle says checking her watch.

We watch as they all climb aboard their coach. I wave to Perri when he looks back.

20 minutes later and the school is back to its normal self. It seems so quiet now that Diversity aren't here. I don't like it.

I check my phone for the time. 4pm. I push it back into my pocket and link arms with Clara. We walk down the school drive and along the pavement; heading home.

"Do you want to come in?" I ask as we approach my house.

"I can't, family meal thing." She sighs rolling her eyes.

"Aha fun!" I say sarcastically. "Let me know if you are free tomorrow."

I walk up my driveway and open the front door, stepping into the house. I slide my feet out of my shoes and dump my bag at the bottom of the stairs.

"Hey Arch." I smile ruffling his hair.

"Hiya!" He chimes.

I head into the kitchen, my mum and Jason sat at the table. I grab myself a bar of chocolate and sit down next to them.

"Good day?" My mum asks looking up from the newspaper.

"It was amazing! Mum diversity came in! FRICKIN diversity!!!" I half scream.

"No way!" Jason says shocked.

"Yeah! And me and Clara got asked to help out with them!" I say proudly.

"I bet Clara was happy!" My mum chuckles. "They are the dancers that you've been to see every year, aren't they?"

"Yeah that's them!" I say biting into my Wispa.

I finish my chocolate bar and put the wrapper into the bin. I grab my bag and jog upstairs, heading into my room and closing the door behind me. I fling my bag onto my bed and slump down with it.

I flick thought my homework diary, seeing what's easy to do on a Friday night. Music coursework- that should be quick and easy.

I find my folder and a pen before plugging my phone into the charger.

I'm finishing writing my first paragraph when my phone lights up. I glance over to it. It's only twitter.

Wait!

No way...

I cramble over and yank my phone off charge. I swipe across the notification and wait impatiently for it to load on my screen.

Dm from Perri: Hey! I just wanted to say thankyou for helping us out today! Even though your headteacher wasn't the nicest! 🙈

I read it over and over, a small amount of butterflies filling up my stomach. I smile down at the screen in shock.

I compose myself and begin typing.

Dm to Perri: Not worries! It was my pleasure, thankyou for coming 😌

I lock my phone and throw it into the mess of covers around me. I pick up my coursework and begin to start the next paragraph. But my screen lights up again...

Dm from Perri: Aw! So what are you up to after your busy day?😉

I chuckle and shake my head.

Dm to Perri: Music coursework 😁 such fun, I know!😅 you?😊

I once again try to complete my coursework. I keep clicking my phone, seeing if there is a message from him.

Why am I being so stupid? He's probably too busy to message me back- I am only a teenager from Worcestershire!

I finish my coursework and dump it onto the floor. I stand up, drawing my curtains. I pull a new set of pyjamas out of my draw and head into the bathroom. I remove all my makeup before jumping into the warm shower. I wash my body and hair with sweet smelling products, rinsing myself and turning off the supply of water. I grab a towel and wrap it around myself, dabbing myself dry.

I change into my new pyjamas and wrap a towel around my wet hair. I pick up my clothes from today and dump them into the laundry basket on my way back to my room.

I flop onto my bed and pick up my phone and being happily surprised.

Dm from Perri: Sorry for not replying 😁 we all went for a nandos!👍 I'm just chilling with Mitch now🙈

Dm to Perri: A well earned nandos 💪 and have fun!😉

Once again I get the same butterflies in my stomach. It feels weird- I don't like it.

I lock my phone and stand up, heading over to my dressing table. I grab my tangle teaser and drag it through my knotty hair. I part my hair down the middle and weave it into two neat French plaits.

"Sophia! Foods ready!" Jason calls from downstairs.

"Coming!" I call back.

I jog downstairs and into the kitchen where Jason, my mum, Archie were sat along with Leela in her highchair.

"Sorry it's late, it took forever to cook." My mum says.

I glance over to the clock on the wall: 8:30pm.

"That's alright!" I chuckle.

I sit down next to Arch and tuck into my food. I was actually starving. It didn't take me long to finish it all. I stand up and place my empty plate in the dishwasher.

"Oh Soph, can you watch Leela in the morning? We've both got work. You don't need to watch Arch- he's got a party." My mum says.

"Yeah sure, I think I'm going to town, but I will take her too."

"Thankyou." Jason and my mum says.

"Right, I'm off to bed, thanks for tea." I say giving everyone a kiss on the cheek.

I head upstairs and collapse onto my bed. Today has been surreal and tiring!

I switch on my LED lights and watch them change colour, before switching onto my TV and climbing into bed.

I flick through the channels and decide on Ex On The Beach. I suddenly remember the Perri messages and feel around for my phone.

I click home button lighting up the screen and getting all excited inside.

Dm from Perri: This is probably going to sound weird or too forward but, I think you and Clara should come down to Essex for the weekend- pop down the studio?😁😄

OMG! This cannot be happening! Am I dreaming?

I pinch myself and furrow my eyebrows.

"Ouch!" I mutter, rubbing my arm.

Dm to Perri: Yeah sound like fun! I will ask Clara tomorrow. 😝

I lock my phone and switch off my TV. I snuggle down further under the covers and turn off my lights.

I actually can't wait to ask Clara tomorrow!

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I stretch out under the covers and grab my phone off the side. I squint at the bright screen and rub my eyes. I unlock my phone and click on Clara's contact. She doesn't really like texting, she'd rather call someone.

It rings a couple of times before she picks up.

'Hello?'

'Hey! We need to meet up! I have big news!'

'I'll meet you at 11? Costa?'

'Yeah cool! I've got to bring Leela too.'

'That's cool! I haven't seen her in a while.'

'Sorted! See you then!'

'Byeee!'

I end the call and click on twitter. I scroll though my timeline before going onto my dm's.

Dm from Perri: Good! Can't wait for you to come down!😜

Dm from Perri: You've probably gone to sleep, so I hope you sleep well! Speak to you soon, I hope...🙈

This must be a dream!

Dm to Perri: I'm so sorry! The messages never came through!😫 and I'm looking forward to coming down!😌

I lock my phone and push back the covers, slipping my feet into my slippers. I shuffle downstairs to a busy household.

"Ah Soph! Leela is still asleep, she will need changing, feeding and all that! The pram is in the cupboard." Jason says quickly. "Right, I'm off! See you later."

He kisses my mum quickly before rushing out the door.

"I'm off too, Arch c'mon, I'm dropping you off at Zeke's!"

My mum kisses me on the cheek before exiting the house, Archie following behind.

The house falls silent. I pour myself a glass of orange juice and head back upstairs to get ready.

I change out of my pyjamas and into a long sleeved stripy top and a plain black skirt. I take my hair out of my plaits and let my curly hair fall over my shoulders. I apply my normal amount of makeup and slip my feet into my black vans.

I check the time on my phone when Leela begins to scream from her bedroom. I head across the corridor and into her room.

"What's with all that noise!" I say picking her up out of her cot.

I take her over to the changing table and remove the dirty nappy, replacing it with a clean one. I take off her onesie and dress her in a plain white top and a pair of dungarees.

"Look at you!" I smile carrying her into my room.

I grab my bag and phone along with my black scarf before heading downstairs.

I place Leela into her highchair and pass her a bottle. I pull her pram out of the cupboard and get it ready to go out.

"Good girl!" I say clapping my hands.

I place Leela's empty bottle in the dishwasher and clip her into the pram.

"Right, let's go!" I say heaving the pram out the door.

I walk along the streets getting some strange looks off people. Finally I reach Costa and spot Clara sat in the corner. I wheel the pram over to her and sit down opposite. As soon as I begin to speak, Leela begins to cry.

"Omg, really?!" I sigh.

"Being a young mum is tough isn't it!"

The lady next to us states.

"Oh no, she's my sister." I say awkwardly.

"Oh my gosh sorry!" She says embarrassed.

"Don't worry about it!" I insist.

I calm Leela down and she falls asleep in my arms.

"So what's the news?" Clara says excitedly.

"Well, Perri said that we should go to Essex for the weekend and pop down the studio!" I squeal.

"NO WAY!" She says in disbelief. "We have to go! Like next weekend!"

"C'mon then! Let's go book the hotel room!" I chuckle.

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