And Then There Were Two

Chapter Twenty - Birthday Twins

"HAPPY BIRTHDAAYYY!" A voice shouted, waking me from my slumber. I opened my eyes slowly and I saw Skylar grinning quite widely at me.

"Happy birthday to you too sissy." I say as I sat up on my bed.

"You dont sound too happy." She replied, frowning.

"I'm not used to being all giddy on my birthday, remember?"

"And I'm gonna change that," She smiled and gave me a gift bag. "Starting now. Wear this."

I didn't argue, I just got up and went straight to the bathroom. I decided to just let Skylar try to make my birthday less suckish that it usually is.

When Skylar found out that I've never celebrated my birthday,  she made it her mission to give me the best birthday ever. Well give us the best birthday ever but mostly me.

On my birthday every year, I'd buy a cupcake, and one candle and that would be all the celebration. It's quite sad when no one cares enough to tell you happy birthday. Gwen was the only person who wished me a happy birthday but she had to because she was my social worker.

After brushing my teeth and showering, I headed back in my room to get dressed in whatever Skylar gave me. Hopefully, it wont be too bad.

I took a deep breath and slowly took the outfit out the bag.

"Why are you holding your breath?" Skylar asked rolling her eyes. "I picked an outfit of your style."

I chuckled because she seemed to be offended by my actions. I stopped being dramatic and threw everything on the bed. Skylar actually got me an outfit that I'd wear without being forced.

"I love it!" I smiled hugging her.

"And you were doubting my choice." She replied, not returning my hug.

I smiled and got dressed.

Skylar got me a black lace tank top, a burgundy skinny jeans and a pair of black converse. I honestly loved it and I really didn't think Skylar had it in her.

She wore actually the same outfit as me except she wore black pumps instead of  the converse.

"Now for your hair and makeup." She smiled evilily.

After an hour of torture, Skylar was done. She did my makeup really good matching hers, and my hair was curled to perfection in the same beach curls as hers.

I think Skylar wanted to make us more identical than we already were.

"Now for the finishing touch," she smiled. "A birthday sash and tiara."

She pulled two sashes and two tiaras out of her bag. She placed one of the tiara gently on my head. It said 'BIRTHDAY GIRL'. She then put the sash on me which was black and in bold maroon colors wrote '18 & Poppin' .

I did the same to her and smiled. I felt tears forming in my eyes.

"Hey," she said softly. "Don't cry. You'll make me cry and we'll look a hot mess with our mascara running." I chuckled and she used a napkin to stop my tears from messing up my makeup.

Only Skylar would talk about makeup at a time like this. "I know your birthdays weren't the best, but that was then. We're united and we have each other. This is going to be your best birthday ever."

"I love you so much Skylar." I said hugging.

"I love you too Skai." She hugged me tightly.

I pulled away and grabbed my book bag. "Okay, enough of this sappy love thing"

"And she's back." Skylar rolled her eyes.

We headed upstairs to the kitchen to eat breakfast. When we walked into the kitchen, everyone shouted happy birthday to us.

I smiled as I saw their goofy grins. It's like they're all excited about my birthday the feeling was so overwhelming. Victoria had a smile on her face, I couldn't help but wonder if she actually cares about me.

My thoughts are interrupted when Kevin pulled me in for a hug.

"Happy Birthday pumpkin." He smiled.

"Thank you." I said returning the smile. 

He released me and hugged Skylar and told her happy birthday too. Allyssa and Jade pulled both me and Skylar into a group hug and wished us many more birthdays. Victoria and Jake gave us both hugs and gave birthday greetings.

Kevin ushered us to sit in the chairs around the table. "We present to you, a birthday breakfast."

I don't know how I missed the table filled with food. The look on Skylar's face says she was thinking the same thing. It was like a feast. There were plates filled with pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage, muffins, toast, you name it! A few jugs of juice were there too.

"Guys, you didn't have to do all this." I smiled getting all emotional again.

"Of course we did," Kevin argued with a smile. "It's your first birthday in a real home."

I smiled and nodded in response. If I said something I'd break down in tears.

"That means she's thankful," Skylar said hugging me. "If she talks she'll cry and we can't have her going to school looking like a tree monster, now can we?"

I elbowed her in her side and she laughed. We all sat and ate breakfast. It was so good. I wished my birthday was everyday so I'd get this kind of breakfast.

Ten minutes later Skylar and I were in her car. She wanted us to show up together on our birthday , us being twins and all.

I really need to learn how to drive. I'm eighteen without a drivers license. That doesn't sound common at all. Every movie I watch or story I read, some teenager is driving.

We pulled into the parking lot for the school and Skylar parked in her reserved parking. I know it's crazy, but when you're rich, anything is possible.

"Today is going to be incredible." She smiles. I smile too because that what Skylar's smiles make you do. You smile even when you don't want to. All of that rhymed. I am incredibly awesome. Aren't I?

Skylar and I exited the car and headed towards the school building. I'm a bit nervous because Alec told me everyone usually goes all out trying to impress Skylar for her birthday.

"Happy Birthday!" A familiar male voice called. I was greeted by a kiss on the lips from Alec. I smiled into the kiss and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"Thank you." I said after pulling away.

"Are you guys dating?" Skylar gasped. "I should've known."

"Happy Birthday Skylar." Alec laughed and released me to give my sister a hug.

"Thank you." She smiled.