A Life Worth Saving {In Editing}

Chapter 22

Amelia's POV

I groan as my alarm goes off. I press the snooze button and cuddle up against Peyton even closer.

"Can we please just stay in bed?" he asks me.

"I wish," I answer. "We need to get up so I can make Michael's special birthday breakfast." We both let out a groan. I open my eyes to see him in front of me.

"Morning beautiful," he smiles.

"Morning handsome," I giggle. We both get up. "Thanks for helping me with this."

"Anything for you," he tells me. I smile as we walk into the kitchen. "Remind me why you decided it was best to do this at 4:30 in the morning?"

"Because Michael is an early bird," I remind him. "We need to get this done." As I mix the pancake batter, I feel Peyton wrap his arms around my waist.

"You know, you still never told me what you wanted for your birthday," he says as he places a kiss on my shoulder.

"I already said that I don't want anything." I turn around to face him. "I'm fine with just being with you."

"You know, you shouldn't have to film on your birthday," he says.

"But I am because of scheduling conflicts," I sigh. "It's fine. Michael has to work on his birthday. Also, it's not like I'm going to have a party or anything."

"And why not?" he questions.

"Because I didn't plan one, and I'm working. I'm spending my time reviewing footage and editing that day," I say as I turn around to go back to preparing Michael's food. He sighs.

"I'll go get the eggs and hash brown started," he tells me. I nod as I turn on the stove. I start making pancakes.

After about an hour of cooking, we finish cooking everything. I put all of the food on a tray. He takes my phone and starts filming as I walk into his room. I set the tray down before I jump onto him.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASSHOLE COUSIN!" I shout. He wakes up and tackles me in a hug.

"Fucking shit Bitch Cousin. You scared the crap out of me," he laughs. "But thank you." Lindsay takes out her phone and starts taking pictures.

"Anyways, Peyton and I made you a special birthday breakfast," I tell him.

"Chocolate chip pancakes?" he questions. I nod as I bring the tray over to him. "You're keeping the tradition alive."

"Don't I always," I smile. I kiss his cheek. "Now eat up. It's 5:30 in the morning. Lindsay, you can also go back to sleep, or if you want, there's a plate for you prepared in the kitchen." She nods and walks out. "We're gonna get ready."

"We'll leave in an hour or so," he tells me.

Peyton and I turn around and walk out. I stop by the doorway and turn around to face him once again. "If you and Lindsay decide to bang, please don't be too loud. I'm gonna get an extra half hour of sleep." He chuckles. Peyton and I walk back into my room to get a few extra minutes of sleep.

***

"Happy birthday my boi!" Gavin exclaims as he jumps onto Michael. I laugh and take a picture of them. I make my way into the other room and sit at my desk.

"Hey Mini Jones," Trevor says. "Happy early birthday."

"I'm seeing you tomorrow," I chuckle. "Thank you though."

"What time are you going to the studio today?" he asks me.

"Depends on when I'm done here," I answer. "What do you need me to do?"