I'm back! Hello my peeps. You're talking to a new seventh grader here. Just got my report card and I'm finally aloud on the computer again cuz my alll A's! So I know I haven't updated in... well... months. But its all good. I'm back, I'm ready and I got the half of the next chapter done. Ya'll ready for this!

I woke up the next morning from the sound of yelling and groaned angrily. Usually I'm okay with all the screaming because I know they'll be okay, but it's seven in the morning on a Saturday. Can't they give me a break. Just this once. I get out of bed and change into a red and gray shirt striped V-neck shirt that goes to my elbows, white skinny jeans, and red converse. I walked into the living room where my mom and dad were fighting and grabbed my purse. My parents stopped fighting for a moment.

"Happy Birthday." My mom said and kissed my cheek. I smiled. "I made you a birthday breakfast, but your hung over father ate it." She said and glared at him. My smile faded as they started fighting again. I sighed and went out the door without being noticed. I pressed the elevator button and waited patiently. When it finally got there was my neighbor and my best friend Zane's little step brother, a twelve year old boy named Devon. He had blonde hair and was tan and he had braces. His black hoodie was covering his eyes, but you could still see that his eyes were closed, and he completely zoning out while he was listening to his iPod. I smiled slightly and walked into the elevator.

"Hey can I listen?" I asked. He took out his headphones and opened his emrald green eyes. Just like Trent's.

Cute.

"Hey Court, Happy Birthday." He said and smiled up at me. I smiled back and said thanks. He hesitated before saying, "Zane was telling me about that Trent guy."

"Aw don't be sad. Maybe when your older." I teased and put my arm around his shoulder. He blushed.

"Wha- n-no I didn't m-mean-" He babbled, completely flustered. I laughed and he just sighed. I ruffled his hair.

"You know I'm just kidding." I said. He sighed and leaned against the elevator door. "You shouldn't do that you do that you know?" He rolled his eyes.

"Who are you? My mother?" He asked. A minute later the door opened and Devon fell out of the elevator. I giggled slightly and helped him up.

"Nope and I'm glad." I teased. His face was red as a tomato from the embarrassment. He headed out the elevator without saying another word. "Your welcome." I shouted. When he didn't respond I rolled my eyes and pressed the elevator button. I headed out the elevator and into the crowded streets of Queens, not sure where to go. I think it's time I've visited my dear friend Alejandro...

Yes, he lives here in Queens with his mom. He's not the same heartless jerk who uses people like he when he was on Total Drama World Tour. He just wanted to win and I respect that. When he first moved here he didn't have many friends. And I hated him at first for the show, but then we talked and became best friends.

I started walking down the street to see Alejandro's mom's pawn shop. The door was locked and had a closed sign on it. I saw that Alejandro was sleeping on the front desk. I smirked and knocked on the door loudly. His eyes shot open and he fell off the desk. I giggled. He got up and looked at the door. He glared at me and I just waved. "What!" He roared and opened the door. I stepped back a little and didn't say anything. He sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose. "Sorry. I was up all night and I'm really tired. Come on in, Amiga." He said and opened the door. "You know why ,right?" He asked. I shook my head and he sighed "I'm getting ready to go to school and I have all these papers to sign because of me not being a U.S. citizen yet." I smiled slightly.

"Do you need a hug?" I ask and hold my arms out. He nods slowly. I lunge towards him and crush him in a hug. I heard him chuckle.

"Oh, Courtney, you always cheer me up." He mumbles. I smile instantly.

"Let's go for a walk." I say and grab his arm. He chuckles as I try to pull him out the door. "Pleeaaassseee." I plead giving him puppy dog eyes.

"As much as I want to, I can't. I have to watch the store for my mom." He says. I sit back in a chair and pout.

"But you have to! It's my birthday! I'm eighteen now! You have to do what I say!" I said. He rolled his eyes and ruffled my hair.

"Happy Birthday." He said. I glared at him and smoothed down my hair "Are you doing anything special?"

"Just one thing. I got a man taking me out tonight. Jealous?" I teased. He rolled his eyes. My phone went off. "I bet that's him now." I say and answer the phone with a hey.

"Hey Courtney. Happy Birthday. Ready for that date I promised." Trent said. I smiled.

"Of course. What did you have in mind?" I questioned.

"Well what would you say if I got us the reservations to one of the best restaurants in New York?" He asked. My eyes widened.

"Wow, you don't have to do all that for me, Trent." I started. "I would have been fine with just a movie and a trip to McDonald's or something."

"I want to, Courtney. It's your birthday and I want you to have a good time." He admits. I smile slightly. He's so sweet. "So I'll pick you up at six?" He asked.

"Sure. But maybe you should leave the limo at home, Hun." I tease. I hear him chuckle over the phone. "See you tonight?" I ask.

"Yeah. See you tonight." He says. I hang up the phone. I turn to Alejandro.

"I'm going home to get ready." I say. I sigh dreamily before leaving the pawn shop. I start walking home and saying high to most of the people in my neighborhood. I say 'thank you' to the few people who say happy birthday to me. I stop walking when I come across a shopping cart with a box with about three of little german shephards puppies. I looked around for a sign. They said free. I looked around once more before picking up the box. I smile and start to walk home.

When I got home I saw that my parents weren't home. Smiling, I put the box down and watched as the puppies all piled out. I smiled as they all takled me and licked my face. This is one of my best birthday's yet.

Sorry it took so long. A little heads up on the next chapter. Their first date finally happens. Will everything go as planned? Will sparks fly? Only one thing to do. REVIEW!