** december 5 **
ainslee: hey calum
me: hi
ainslee: did i wake u up again?
me: no, i was already awake
ainslee: when is your birthday?
me: january 25th, why?
ainslee: for future reference
me: oh okay. when is yours?
ainslee: december 23
ainslee: idc about birthdays though, i think they are stupid. what's the point of having a birthday party anyways? ur only a year older, it's not that great
me: i dont think you've celebrated birthdays the right way, that's why you hate birthdays
ainslee: no, i just hate them
me: there has to be a reason why
ainslee: well, there isn't
me: i can tell when your lying, even though were texting
ainslee: you're** & im not lying
me: yes you are
ainslee: can you just shut up
me: i wont until you tell me why you hate bdays
ainslee: FINE
ainslee: i hate birthdays bc of my family. my dad isn't ever here to celebrate it with me. my mom doesnt give two shits about it. my sister hates me so why would she ever care about a day revolving around me. and my brother doesnt even come down to visit on my birthday. & my three friends are the only ones that ever remember my birthday
me: oh ainslee, im sorry
ainslee: dont apologize for things that arent your fault
me: but hey, this year you'll have me
me: i can be there to give you all the presents in the world and give you a big bear hug
ainslee: thank you calum
ainslee: besides my three friends, you are the only that i can actually count on
me: no problem babe :-)
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pen pals // c.t.h.
Fanfictionwhen Ainslee has to complete an extra credit assignment in english to raise her grade; she writes a pen pal letter to Calum, who is across the world. feelings gradually grow and connections are made.
