Beautiful, Grey World (Trillie)

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Friday, February 17th

The week went by fast. I thought it would feel like ages, leading up to my birthday, but it didn't. Valentines Day didn't even bother me. I mean, I wanted so badly to talk to Tré, but I just couldn't gather up the courage. He did text me happy birthday this morning, and he added a "=)" at the end. Maybe he wasn't that mad at me. Maybe I could hang out with him today.

Thanks man! If you're not busy do you want to hang out?

I hovered my thumb over the send button, wondering if I should ask him or just delete the second sentence. Taking a deep breath, I hit send then exited out of the app. Immediately, my thoughts were full of panic. What if he's still mad at me? What if he responds, but its a bad response? What if he's too busy? What if he doesn't see it?

I paced around my house, trying to waste time by starting random tasks, but I ended them because I was thinking too much. I couldn't even go to work, since Adrienne insisted that I have the day off. I wasn't going to complain, since her birthday present for me were a couple posters of my favorite bands. I had already hung them up in my bedroom. I guess I could just stare at them until Tré texted back.

I checked the time. 1:44. 6 minutes after I last checked. Still I have nothing to do. I could cook? It is about time for lunch. But I'm not a very good cook. And I also don't want to cook. Maybe I should just order a pizza to eat.

3 minutes later, and a pizza was being prepared for me. More waiting, but at least it was for something I was sure would happen. I checked my phone again. Still nothing from him. Hadn't even seen it.

I turned on my TV, since I didn't want to eat in silence. I went through different streaming services before deciding to just pick something random. Something about forges and swords and shit. There was fire!

Halfway through the first episode, my pizza arrived. And then, a minute later, my phone dinged. Tré? I thought excitedly. I picked up my phone, seeing the icon for my messages. Someone texted me...

Tré!

It was him! He responded! I looked at the message, my heart racing. Oh God I shouldn't be feeling this happy over some guy.

well i cant stay for long, since i got classes in a couple hours, but i can come over to give you your b-day gifts if thats ok?

He got me a birthday gift? Actually, multiple? Even though he doesn't know me all that well? God, he's so nice. Sure, he can't stay long which kinda sucks, but he's coming over!

Yeah man that's fine! And thanks for getting me gifts, you really didn't have to do that :)!

And now I was waiting, again, for Tré, again, but this time I felt happy. Tré Cool was coming to my house with gifts for me!

I had finished watching the first and second episode, getting ready to finish the third when I heard my doorbell ring. Tré! I hurried to get to the door, not even trying to hide my excitement for him when I opened the door.

"Hey dude. Happy birthday! You're, what, 24? 25?" Tré said, bag in one hand. I tried not to keep my gaze on it entirely, but I couldn't help but glance over a few times.

"Yep. 24. Thanks again for getting me stuff!" I stepped back to let Tré come in, but he just stood there, as if he didn't want to.

"Yeah, you're welcome. Here," he handed me the plastic bag. "There's a card, a present, and a drawing in there for you. I hope you like it!" He drew me something? He is too fucking sweet.