𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐘 beside her on the bed to wake her up
"uh, stop, stop, i'm awake" Belly groans
"happy birthday Bells, i picked out your outfit, you'll love it trust me. i have everything planned out, today will be the best day ever!" she squeals hugging Belly
"god, i couldn't ask for a better friend" Belly smiles as she gets to to get ready in the bathroom
Belly wore a short summer dress with a colorful floral pattern, Payden wore a matching one in a plain pink color so Belly could be the star of the show
she girls help each other with their makeup and hair before going downstairs
"morning, everyone" Belly says walking into the kitchen
"it's our birthday girl!" Payden cheers, getting down on her knee making jazz hands as she shows off Belly
"happy birthday!"
"hey!"
everyone says as they see Belly
"there's the birthday girl! looking like a vision in floral. happy birthday" Susannah says hugging Belly
Belly looks back at Payden at Susannah's note of the dress as the blondie winks at her
"happy sweet 16, Bells" Jeremiah hugs Belly
"good morning to you too" he says giving Payden a tight hug as he whispers in her ear "don't worry about yesterday" he smiles
"now Belly Button's getting old finally. happy birthday" Steven says eating some of the bacon JJ had made
"Happy birthday Belly! Steven said you like your bacon extra crispy" JJ says holding out the plate of bacon as Belly takes one
"that i do, thank you JJ. thanks, everyone" she smiles taking a bite of the bacon
"happy birthday, sweetheart" Laurel says hugging her daughter
"thanks, mom"
"your mickey mouse pancakes are ready"
"actually, i'm not really, uh, that hungry"
"oh" Laurel says as Payden nudges Susannah at the tension created
"shall we open gifts?"
"oh, you're gonna love mine" Jeremiah says holding up a small box
"mine too" Payden says skipping over to Jeremiah
after everyone makes their way to the couch, Payden and Jeremiah sitting on the floor leaning against each other. Belly sits on the couch that faces towards the center, she rips open the first present by her mom
