Beautiful Apparation (Tony Perry FF)

thirty-nine

I'm 26. Kill me.

Why does aging exist? It just puts a bunch of pressure on me, making me feel like I need to do something meaningful with my life before it's time to hit the sack. So far I don't think I've really contributed to this world like I'd like to. There's a lot of things I can do, I just don't know where the hell to start.

"Happy day of birth."

I fully open my eyes to Tony who holds a plate of breakfast. I sit up and give him a kiss on his cheek.

"Thanks."

I grab the plate and dig in. He sits on the edge of the bed playing with Daryl who's twirling around.

After I finish eating, my phone goes off. It's a text, well more like a paragraph from Hannah.

'I'm sorry I can't be there but HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVE! XOXO! I hope you have an amazing day full of love and light. Don't get too crazy. (; Tell everyone I said HI! I'll let you know the exact dates I'll be heading down there soon. Big things are happening! Bye Audrey. Oh, Oli says Happy B-Day too and I'll be mailing a DD gift card soon!'

I reply by saying thank you and such. I honestly wasn't expecting a text from her. It made my morning that much better. First this bomb breakfast and that adorable text.

"I'll take that from you."

Tony grabs the empty plate from my lap and goes into the kitchen.

He comes back, sitting next to me.

"How long do we have before Lynn takes you away from me?"

I glance at the clock, she said to be ready by 12. It's 10 right now.

"About two hours, what'd you have in mind?" I smirk.

"I don't know," He smiles. "What do you wanna do?"

I bite my lip.

"Let's watch Family Feud."

He smile half disappeared.

"Sure, we can do that."

I burst out in laughter.

"Get over here you."

>>>

Based on the hot weather, I dress accordingly. I guessed we were going to the beach but Lynn would've told me to pack clothes to get wet in. I guess I really am stumped. I don't even really know who she invited. It'll be a small party for sure, I don't have a thousand friends out here. Not much at home either.

"You look cute," Tony compliments as I look at myself in the mirror.

"Thanks to Drop Dead," I smile. "Lynn should be here already."

"She's only five minutes late, why the rush?"

I shrug, "Anxiety I guess." I haven't had a real birthday party in awhile.

"When I used to get anxiety a lot I sat down and hummed a song. You should try it."

So I did, and hummed Hold On Til May. Tony joined along and I let my head rest on his shoulder. I can't help but wonder if he's playing tricks on me. Was he setting me up to hear something bad? Why doesn't he just spit it out already? What the hell don't I know?

A knock on the door scares us both. After giving Tony a quick goodbye kiss and hug, I answer it. Lynn stands there looking excited. Surprisingly, she's wearing a white top. Before I can comment on it she's already yelling in my face.

"Happy birthday!" She gives me a massive hug. "Sorry I'm late. There was so much fucking traffic."

I break the hug.