“Because life continues right or wrong when I play this birthday song.” Birthday Song by Don McLean
The guys were over once again, this time for a birthday celebration. Though all we could think to do was play video-games for the whole weekend. Best birthday-idea ever.
“so, any awesome presents from the ‘rents?” Nate asks while the two of us are finished with our round of the game.
“not even close.” I mumble. “my mom took it upon herself to plan out how I’m supposed to propose to Veronica. She even included what I say and a photographer to take pictures of it.”
The game pauses and Eli and Blake turn in their chairs to laugh along with the rest of the guys.
“so she’s thoughtful. What about your dad?” Connor offers.
“not as bad. He wrote down everything I should know about being married.”
“such as…”
“the husband is never right.” I memorized most of the list which just shows how bored I’ve been.”
This made them laugh even more. “well I’m sure Veronica will get you something more to your liking.” Blake says, raising his eyebrows suggestively.
I throw a pillow at him, “shut-up Blake.”
“hey, I’m just saying that it’s been almost a year now and I’m sure she’s been thinking about it too.”
I roll my eyes at him. Ever since Sara had decided to wait until later into their relationship to have sex (after that first night), he’s been talking about it constantly.
The doorbell rings, interrupting another comment from starting. I answer the door and look down to see Suzanne standing there with a box in her hands. Elisa was standing behind her with a smile on her face. “she really wanted to drop it off herself…” Elisa says, almost apologetically.
“hey, not a problem at all.” I kneel down to Suzy’s level, “what do ya got there Suzanne?”
she hands the box to me and I take it from her, “I made it in art class.” She says proudly. I carefully unwrap the paper and find a homemade ceramic mug. It was a bright blue with white clouds all around it.
I smile widely, “thank you Suzanne, it’s beautiful.” She grins back, satisfied with my reaction.
“well, we better be on our way,” Elisa says, looking down at Suzy.
“but I want to stay!” Suzy shouts.
I knew that Elisa was about to say no so I interfered, “it’s okay if she stays. I don’t mind.”
“you sure? It is your birthday and all, I don’t want her to be a burden.”
I chuckle, “don’t worry Elisa, I honestly haven’t done anything all day. It’ll be good to hang out with a kid for once.”
After making a time for her to pick Suzy up, Suzanne runs into the living room to greet the boys.
Or scare them I should say. She jumped out from behind the couch and practically gave them all heart attacks.
“dude! What’s she doing here?” Blake asks, looking down at Suzanne.
I set down the mug she made me and pick her up. “you remember the boys, right Suzy?” she nods and smiles at them.
“you scream like girls.” I couldn’t help but laugh at her statement while the guys glared at her.
“so what, are we babysitting her or something?” Connor asks, not taking his eyes off the video game.
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