"Bye,Mom.Bye,Dad!" I shouted as I walked toward the door. As far as my parents knew,I was headed out for a Saturday night with my friends at a basketball game.But instead of walking out of the house,I sneaked into the downstairs bathroom and locked the door.I took a deep breath and stared at the stud for a second.I picked it up and carefully poked it through my earlobe.I'd done it.I'd pierced my ear.