Zodiac Street

93|| Birthday

According to this app, this is the 100th part. And usually, when a milestone happens, I would do something. But not in this case.
Also, expect no updates until January. I will be on vacation so I will be very busy.
Enjoy this long chapter to celebrate 100 parts according to this app. Though it may seem like 98 total chapters to you, it's 100 chapters to me.

-= ⭐️⭐️⭐️✴️ =-
(huh, Zoe, Bob, Jay and Briar are here)

"Alyssa! Hold still!"

Alyssa, who was seated in House 4's lower bathroom, squirmed on the wooden dining chair Vivian dragged in. "I thought this was a simple birthday party, Vivian! Not a hairstyling contest. This hurts!" She yelped when she felt a sharp pain from her scalp.

"The only reason why it hurts is because you would not stop moving. Now stay still unless you want to attend the party with wonky pigtails!"

Alyssa huffed, crossed her arms and stopped moving. She looked up into the mirror and saw her friend in focus as she partitioned the ginger hair into two and brushed the left side. Her friend's split-dyed hair was styled into low pigtails. It was her idea to match.

Vivian tied the left side and secured it in place. "There we go! Now that wasn't that bad wasn't it?" She worked on the right side and brushed it out.

"This is so stupid." Alyssa yelped, "Hey-OW! Can you not hurt my scalp at least?"

"It's not my fault your hair is knotty! I'm only trying to tame it. Quit complaining." Vivian tied the second section in place and secured it in place. "And we're finished." She took a step back and admired her handiwork. "Wow, you look adorable."

Alyssa faced the mirror. There seated alone in her reflection was her similar self wearing a red singlet. Her dark ginger hair was tied into low pigtails with the ends over her shoulders. She was glad her fringe was left untouched.

"It's nice but I think it looks better like this." She pulled side strands and pulled them to the front. "There."

"Now you ruined it."

"I didn't ruin it. I made it better." Alyssa scrunched up her nose and smiled.

"Sure, whatever you say." Vivian opened her handbag and tossed her comb in. "I think this look would be best with eyeliner."

Alyssa scrunched up her nose. "I'm not having that. Plus my current makeup is fine."

Her current makeup was done by Lily. Lily made sure to keep it as a simple, natural look accompanied by mascara. To achieve the look while Alyssa squirmed around was impressive even to Alyssa.

"I know. Besides I was joking."

"Well, you suck at jokes." Alyssa stood up from her seat and towered over her friend. Her friend looked up and shook a fist.

Then there was a knock on a door followed by a voice which sounded like Colin's. "Hey! Are you two done in there? You are both taking a long time."

"We're done!" Vivian opened the door. On the other side was Colin who stood, fiddling with his mood ring. The ring spun round and round. "What do you need, Colin?"

"Cleo wants everyone to the living room. Now." Vivian and Alyssa exchanged looks. "Everyone else is there. We just need you, Sabrina and the air signs. Please go there now."

"We will," Vivian said with an acknowledged nod. "Thanks, Colin."

Colin smiled softly and waddled down the marbled floor. After a shared glance, Vivian and Alyssa followed.