JULIE'S POV

I woke to the feeling of my bunk becoming increasingly smaller. Squirming around, I found Tony wriggling in - wearing nothing but boxers - and smiling at me cheekily.

'What time is it?'

'10. Everyone else is up, we're stopping at a mall in about an hour.'

I groaned, resting my head on his chest. 'Effort,' I giggled, exausted.

Sliding his hand up my top, he gently drew little circles on my back. Kissing me lightly, I wrapped my legs around his as it began to get a little deeper, his tongue asking for entrance which I granted.

Pulling away, he pushed my hair back and gave me a cheesy grin before rolling out of the compact sleeping area. Following close behind him, I grabbed my toiletries and fresh clothes before occupying the bathroom for a considerable amount of time.

After appling winged eyeliner, I put on a little mascara before freshening up and putting on my clothes for the day. I wore black hotpants and an Of Mice & Men tank top. I took my hair out of the messy bun it was in and allowed the wild curls to fall however they wanted. Satisfied with my appearance, I picked up my things and tossed them in my bunk before joining the boys.

The bus came to an unexpected hault, making us all wobble a little. 'That's us!' exclaimed the driver, getting out of his seat. We all followed him off the bus, locking it behind us before we went into the mall.

We entered the large building and began to work our way through the shops - Vic purchased a beanie and Jaime bought a ten pack of beer. Strolling along, the boys began to discuss the window display of an uncoming shop.

'She's got a hot body,' said Mike, gesturing towards a large picture of a blonde girl with reasonably large boobs and a curvy figure - something I didn't have.

'Yeah,' agreed Vic and Tony in unison.

'No, her,' said Vic rather quietly, pointing towards another curvy girl who had large, toned thighs. Her high waisted shorts and bandeau top made her body book even more perfect. She had a perky bum, a big chest and a tiny waist. I couldn't be denied, she was hot.

Mike nodded in agreement and Tony looked awkwardly at the floor, as if he didn't know what to say. Tugging on my arm, Jaime pulled me into a shop and allowed the boys to continue. Looking around, I quickly realised he had pulled me into a clothes shop.

Strolling through the endless racks of bright clothing, Jaime ran over to a high waisted skirt and picked it up off the rack. 'You'd look hot in this, Jewls.'

Taking the demin skater skirt off him, I examined it and tried to picture it on my body. It sits to low because I have no hips. This makes my legs look even thinner, ew. 'Nah,' I said, handing it back. Sighing, he placed it back on the rack before continuing through the large shop.

'Just because she is doesn't mean you're not,' he stated.

'I'm not what?'

'Hot.' He picked up a black floral dress and shook it in my direction. Taking the pretty dress from him, I ran the soft material through my fingers. 'Nice isn't it?'

'Yeah, it's gorgeous.'

'Let's go then,' he said, pulling on my arm and directing me to the till. 'I'm paying before you decide it won't suit you, because it will.'

Handing over the money, Jaime took the bag off the white counter and handed it to me. Once out of the massive shop, I got out my phone and contacted the boys who had taken refuge in a coffee shop at the other end of the mall.

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Standing next to the merch table, I picked off what remained of my black nail varnish as my mind continued to think about the girl in the mall.

'Hey, it's Tony's girlfriend!' Shouted a small girl with black hair as she ran towards me, her friend hot on her trail.

'You're Julie, right?'

'Yeah,' I smiled.

'Can I give you a hug?'

'Sur-' The girl's little body collided with mine and she held me in a tight embrace for a few seconds. Steppng back, her jaw dropped slightly as her eyes fell on my body. 'Oh my goodness, eat something! You're so thin,' she pointed out, grabbing my wrist and letting her thumb touch her index finger. I pulled my hand away and crossed my arms, ashamed.

'Sorry,' she said, taking another step back. Her friend interjected - suggesting they bought something from the stall - and with that, they left.

Suddenly, I couldn't breathe properly. I told Alan I was going back to the bus and he aknowledged what I said without turning as he gave a boy his change. Bolting out of the venue, I stumbled on to the bus and through to the bathroom.

You're not hot at all. No curves. If you eat, you'll look like a freaking elephant. You're disgusting. I hate you. Lifting the lid of the toilet, I held on to the side with one hand and stuck my fingers down my throat. Throwing up into the bowl, I began to cry uncontrollably.

'Julie?' asked a familiar voice from behind the door. It was Mike.

'I'm fine,' I said unconvincingly.

'Can I come in?'

'It's open,' I murmered, hoping he wouldn't hear me - but he did, and he proceeded to enter.

'Oh, sweetheart,' he said, pulling my hair out of my face as I threw up for a second time.

'Don't tell anyone,' I said quietly, 'please.'

'Fine, but talk to me before you do this next time, okay? I hate seeing you like this.'

'Thank you,' I whispered, collapsing into his arms.

Notes

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