Four of my friends and I gathered at our favorite restaurant1 Anna's birthday. We were all having a good time when suddenly Julia said, "Hey! Let's go to 2 house and party on!"
"I'm not sure if it's a good idea," I said. I looked to the others for support, but it 3 they were thinking about going to Julia's house, because they didn't know4 to say "no" to Julia. Julia always tries to bully(欺负)the rest of us. She knew that we would all get into trouble with our parents if we left the restaurant. But that didn't 5 her.
"Don't forget Anna's mother will 6 the birthday cake at 8:30," I said, "We should7 until Anna's mother arrives!"
"Don't be silly. She'll find us," Julia said, laughing, like it was no big deal.
"My mother is8 here to pick me up," I lied, not wanting to tell her I knew my mother wouldn't allow me to go.
"Stay here by yourself," Julia said, "The rest of us are going." Then she began saying bad words. I felt tears coming to my eyes, so I ran to the bathroom. I felt so sad,9 alone. It's really10 to go against(反对)your friends, especially when you're hoping to be popular with them. A moment later, Amanda came in and said, "Julia is just that11 . 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 we12 to the table. Then she said something I hadn't thought. "If I 13 , I'll get into trouble with my parents, so let's take Susan's advice."
Anna looked happy again as she said, "My mother wouldn't agree, either. I will stay with you two.""Okay, I'll stay, too." Ellie said.
"Well, I'm not going alone. I have to stay! Oh!" Julia said.
I was 14 it was so simple. None of the girls left and I knew it was because Amanda supported me. I guess it's true that there's strength(力量)in numbers.15 can influence(影响) each other, for good or bad.
