Four of my friends and I gathered at our favorite restaurant for Anna's birthday party. We were all having a good time when suddenly Julia said, "Hey! Let's go to 1 house and continue the party!"
"I'm not sure if it's a good idea," I said. I looked to the others for support, but it seemed they were 2 going to Julia's house, for they didn't know how to say "3" to Julia. Julia always tried to bully (欺负) the rest of us. She knew that we would all get into trouble with our parents 4 we left the restaurant. But that didn't stop her.
"Don't forget Anna's mother will bring the birthday cake at 8: 30," I said. "We 5 wait until Anna's mother arrives!"
"Don't be 6. She'll find us," Julia said, laughing, like it was no big deal.
"My mother is coming here to pick me up," I 7, not wanting to tell her I knew my mother wouldn't allow me to go.
"Stay here 8 yourself," Julia said. "The rest of us are going." Then she began calling me name.
I felt tears coming to my eyes, so I ran to the bathroom. I felt so childish, crying alone. It's really hard to go 9 your friends, especially when you're hoping to be popular with them. A moment later, Amanda came in and said, "Julia is just that 10. I agree with you. If we get out right now, maybe we can persuade (劝说) the others to stay."
"I'm staying here with Susan," Amanda said as soon as we 11 to the table. Then she said something I hadn't expected. "If I leave, I'll get into trouble with my parents, so let's take Susan's 12."
Anna looked happy again as she said, "My mother wouldn't agree, 13. I'll stay with you two." "Okay, I'll stay, too," Ellie added.
"Well, I'm not going alone. I have to stay! Oh!" Julia said.
I was surprised it was so 14. None of the girls left and I knew it was because Amanda sided with me.
I guess it's true that there's strength (力量) in 15. Friends can influence each other, for good or bad.
