Chapter 11:

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It’s May 12th. It’s somebody’s big day today ( somebody meaning me and it’s my birthday). It’s my birthday, I’m finally 21. I can do everything that I couldn’t do when I was 20 like…. Um I don’t know buy booze, although I’m not much of a drinker. Whatever, I’m 21 and it’s like a coming of age. I can’t wait to spend it with my friends, partying and making memories. This is gonna be the best day ever. What’s even better is I get to spend it with Adam.

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Well I think today has been the worst birthday ever. Like seriously, nothing. Nothing at all... let’s go back a bit. When I walked into art history this morning I was expecting to be greeted by my amazing boyfriend, well he wasn’t there. So I figured ok maybe he’s running late. Maybe he has something big planned. Well I wait patiently, but nothing. He doesn’t even show up. Now I’m slightly worried, so once class ends I call him. He answers and the background noise is loud. I ask him what was going on, but he said he was a bit busy and hung up. No bye or love you. So now I’m mad with Adam and decide to talk to my best friend about it. Except when I stop by her dorm, she isn’t there. Her roommates don’t know where she is so I call her. She doesn’t answer so I try again. I try like ten more times and give up on the eleventh. What? So now I decide my only option is to talk with Dylan. When I get to my dorm, he’s leaving. He says he’s in a rush and he’ll see me later. Again, what? It’s like everyone is ignoring me. I just wanted to have a great day and so far it’s been pretty terrible.

I just wanted to have a day to enjoy being with the people who care about me the most, but they all don’t care. I try telling myself that they’re planning some big surprise party ( that’s what it’s like when they do it on the movies right?). But, I just don’t feel like getting my hopes up. Especially, because it is now 7 PM and nothing. I decide that if this is going to get any worse, I might as well sleep. So much for having a good birthday.

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When I wake up it’s only been two hours. Looks like I just took a nap. It’s 9:37 PM. I decide that I want to do something for myself if no one is going to be there for me I get out of bed and make my way to my car. I was craving cake and wanted to go get one for myself ( I’m aloud to be a pig, I’m sulking). I was just pulling out of the parking space when I notice a figure behind the car. I stop abruptly mumbling a curse word. Who jumps out to stand behind cars? I jump out of the car and see who the person was. Standing there is Adam looking out of breathe.

“ What are you doing here?” I ask coldly. I’m still offended that he forgot.

“ I needed to stop you,  because I want to show you something.” He pulls on my arm, but I pull back.

“ No, I don’t want to go. You forgot what today was and I’m mad.” He only laughs.

“ Trust me I didn’t forget.” He pulls me again and this time I let him lead me away. We walk until  we’re standing in front of his dorm. When he opens the door, I expect to find Alissa and Dylan there too, but there’s no one. I walk in and it’s eerily silent. Adam closes the door and tells me to follow him and sit on his bed.

“ Ok so what do you want?” I’m honestly very annoyed because I don’t know what’s happening.

“ Listen Olly, there’s something I’ve been wanting to tell you.” He holds both of my hands in his.

“ You know I love you so very much. I have been with you for the last five months and they were incredible. I love everything about you, you know that right?” I nod. “ That’s why I think something has to change and hopefully it’s for the better.” He gets down on one knee. Oh my God is he proposing?!? I watch as he just stays on his knee before he pulls out a small box. Oh my God he is he’s propos-

“ We need to break up.” He’s so sweet and wait what? He opens the box. Inside is a small button that says ‘We are never ever getting back together.’

“ You’re breaking up with me. But what why?” I’m so confused and hurt. I want to punch him until he’s out cold ( I also want to kiss him, but like I can’t do both at the same time).

“ After dating you, I realized, I wasn’t gay. I really love Alissa.” At that moment, Alissa walks out, with Dylan in tow.

“ How many times have I told you I’m totally in love Dylan.” She then starts making out with Dylan. Adam looks disgusted but then walks over to them. He pulls Alissa away from Dylan and starts kissing her. She doesn’t protest. Soon they’re all kissing and I’m honestly feeling very dizzy.

“ Guys I think I’m gonna take a nap.” Then I’m out, the blackness taking me hostage. What the hell just happened?

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