I just cant forget about you

Ch.46 Happy Birthday To Me

Alex POV 

I wake up and hate the day already. Its been about a month since the last time I talked to Ross and honestly each day hurts a little less. I reach for my phone which is the reason of me having to wake up so early. 

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"my mom sing sang on the other end of the night. 

"Mom you do know you could have called me later right?"I say grumpily. 

"No I had to be the first one,"she says obviously proud that she woke me up. 

"Well I hope your present makes up for it,"I say getting up from my bed. 

"It will,"she says and hangs up. Ugh mothers now a days. I walk to my closet and pull together an outfit that doesn't scream 'hey today is my birthday' but just looks good. I find the right outfit and put it on. I look at the outfit and decide to just leave it on(www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=10533...). 

Theres a knock at the door and I walk to the door only to find Monica with a purple spray can. 

"Moni-" I begin but am cut off by the spray hitting my stomach sending a cold shiver to my back. The can runs out and she smiles. I take it off of my face and look at her. 

"You love me,"she says throwing her arms around me and hugging me while we walk in. 

"Sadly,"I say heading to the kitchen. I reach the fridge only to have her close it abruptly. 

"What? I need to eat you know"I state. 

"Im taking you to breakfast,"she says with a proud smile and begins to drag me. 

"Amanda,"I yell.

"Im ready,"she says storming out of her room and out of the house. 

"Well then,"I say walking after her. 

We reach IHop and wait for our turn. They call on us and I order a mushroom omelet and Amanda orders pancakes. Monica orders what  she always orders an omelet with all the different kinds of cheese they have. We eat our food and were we leave with full bellies. 

We take Amanda to school late and head to the movies. I get several calls from different people and I thank them all. I turn my phone off. We watch Thor the Darkworld and I cry in several parts while Monica just watches me cry and eats skittles. The movie finishes way too soon and we head to the mall. 

"So are you going to the party the Lynches are throwing for Rocky and Riker?"she asks me and I take in a breath. 

"Its been a month,"I say with a shrug," I wouldnt miss it for the world." 

"Great,"she says squealing,"common we both need to find outfits. 

We agree that I'll wear a dress if she wears dress but she claims mine has to be more 'fancy' than hers and I just shrug it off. 

We leave the mall and head to my apartment to change and do out hair. By 5:00 were already dressed up (www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=10534...). We leave for the party with Riker and Rocky's presents in hand. I bought Rocky a Black Fender shirt and I got Riker a Fender phone case(www.fender.com/store/tech-accesso...).

We arrive at the Lynch's house and there is no one in sight. 

"Wait for me,"Monica tells me before I step out of the car. 

"Well no one told you to take of your shoes,"I say leaning against the seat. 

Riker's car pulls into their driveway and he and Rocky step out.  

"Okay lets go,"she says stepping out of the car and rushing to Rocky's side. I grunt and step out of the car leaving the presents inside of the car.

"Happy Birthday,"me and Riker say at the same time causing us to laugh historically and hug each other. 

We walk up to the porch with his arm over my shoulders. He opens the door and a bunch of people pop out of different spot in the house. I immediately let go of Riker and he pulls me right back. 

"Oh no this is our birthday,"he says with a smile. I smile back and hide my face in his shoulder not wanting to be seen as the birthday girl as well. 

We reach the kitchen and Riker is greeted by a bunch of girls and friends while I sit on the stool. 

"So,"he says after a girl leaves,"how have you been?"

"Egh I could be better,"I say with a shrug. 

"Its your birthday you should be having one of the best days of your life! Your turning 18 for crying out loud!"he says with a goofy grin. 

"And its very cool but I will celebrate when I have my baby in my arms,"I say giving him a smile. 

Ryland walks in to the kitchen and sits down next no me.

"So how does it feel birthday peeps?"he asks us. 

"Honestly? I don't know about Riker but I feel,"I say and he cuts me off.

"21 still,"he smiles.

"And in my case 17,"I say with a grin. 

"Common lets go dance,"he says pulling my arm and dragging my to the basement where everyone was dancing.

"Happy Birthday!"Ellington and Rydel say hugging me at once. 

"Thank you,"I say hugging them both.

"Common lets dance,"Ryland says pulling me towards the crowd.

I spot Ross dancing with Laura and their practically grinding against each other. I shake it off and the song changes and Forget about You begins to play and me and Ryland begin singing the lyrics and dancing to the beat. A slow song is after and I through my arms around Rylands neck. 

"We should hang out more,"he says when I place my head against his shoulder. 

"We should,"I say looking up to him. He looks at my lips and I look at his. We lean in and were stopped because someone clears their throat. 

"Are we interrupting?"I hear Laura ask.

"Yes you kind of are,"I say turning to see that she's not alone. Ross is with her. 

"Well then I'll make it quick,"she says hugging me,"happy birthday!" 

"Thank you,"I say hugging her back. I let go of her and bring my arms around Rylands neck again. 

"Where were we?" I ask and he begins to lean in again. Our lips connect and he keeps it soft letting his lips linger on mine. We pull back when we hear Ross clearing his throat and I turn to look at him. 

"Happy Birthday Alex,"he says and walks away. I sigh and keep dancing with Ryland before excusing myself to go to the bathroom. I push my way through the crowd and wait for the bathroom. I feel a tug at my arm and I turn to find Ross right in front of me.

"Common can I have at least one dance?"he says when I glare at him. 

"You expect everything to be okay?"I ask furious at his guts. 

"You just kissed my brother! Right In front if me!"he counters. 

"Because I like him!"I yell. 

"Too bad it's illegal!"he replies. I pull my arm away from his grip and storm off pushing my way through the crowd. He pushed after me but I'm smaller in size so I'm able to move faster than he is. I find Monica making out with Rocky and walk up to them. 

"I'm leaving,"I say and turn away before she asks me why.

"Alex!"I hear Ross say behind me grabbing my arm. 

"What!"I turn saying furiously.

"Don't go,"he pleads and I almost give in. Almost.

"Screw you,"I say making him release my hand and closing the door behind me. I run to my car nearly breaking my feet because of the stupid heals. Screw this I tell myself and cry my way home while driving barefoot.