El's POV
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One more day till my birthday.
I honestly don't know what to do.
I can't stop thinking about him.
I can't get out of bed.
I can't eat.
I can't breathe.
Hopper is scared.
Joyce and Will too.
It's been 3 years since my twin was shot and taken.
It's been 3 years since I had an Ellie hug.
3 years since we did our handshake.
3 years since I last laughed with him.
3 years since I sang with him so horribly papa yelled at us and sent us off.
3 years since Ellie died.
My birthday, our birthday...has never been the same.
You could say we have a routine.
Every year, I stay in my room for three days, the day before, the day, and the day after.
Then, the fourth day I act like everything is ok.
And the fifth, we are back on track.
Not this year.
No, I refuse to let this hold me back.
This year, I will not stay in bed and cry, and blame myself.
I will skip school, and me and Max will plan the day.
I will have a birthday party, and I will have fun.
I wipe away my tears and go to my closet grabbing a cute outfit.
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Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image. I quickly get ready and text Max to pic me up as I dress up.
She texts that she'll be here in 5 so I should eat, which I decide to force myself to do.
I walk down stairs and greet Hop, Will and Joyce as normal.
They look at me shocked and very concerned.
"What?" I ask.
"Your...your going out? Today?" Joyce asks after a pause.
"Yea, Hop said I could skip school today..." I say grabbing an apple.
"I mean-, yes have fun." Joyce covers up smiling
"Ok?" I say, Max honks her car and I go out
~End of day~
We did a lot today.
I'm proud of myself, I didn't break down crying.
At all, I did get a few memories...but I did just fine otherwise.
Max and I managed to get a theme and do our nails for my party.
We decided on black and white with gold accents in the decorations.
We did our nails matching that theme.
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Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image. Max's nails
Max went a little off topic but her nails are cute.
I am so proud of myself for getting out.
I ate a whole sandwich.
That probably doesnt seem like much but it's progress.
I say my goodnights and head to bed...
For the nightmares...
a/n: I hope your having a gorgeous day. Whats your favorite food? Mine is Lasagna.
XOXO,
Belle
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