Stepbrother- A Why Don't We Imagine [DISCONTINUED]

Chapter 10

Daniel and I have been growing closer and getting to know each other. We went on a couple of dates here and there. Lately I've been noticing something about myself, when I'm with Daniel he just makes me so happy and forget about the negative things in my life. He's a sweet guy and genuinely cares about everyone and I admire him for that.

Friday, October 12, 2018
Today marked the day that I finally turn 18. Honestly, I don't make my birthday into a huge deal and tell everyone I know, instead I don't really tell anyone at all. I was never really a fan of my birthday even when I was younger. I never asked for a party or any presents- even though I got some anyway- I was content with where I was and who I was with. Today was also my first birthday without my mom.

I know that today if she was still here she would make me a birthday breakfast, which was two waffles stacked on top of each other with whipped cream on the top waffle with some sprinkles and to top it all off a candle would be pushed into the whipped cream and waffle, she would wake me up by singing happy birthday to me alongside her was my dad. I would sit up and she would tell me, "Go ahead sweetie, make a wish!". I'd blow out the candle and she would hand me my birthday breakfast and hug me and kiss my forehead. She'd tell me how much she loves me and happy birthday.

But that didn't happen. I wasn't woken up to my birthday breakfast or even anyone singing 'happy birthday' to me. I was woken up by my stupid alarm clock instead. I look at the picture of my mom and I on the windowsill and smiled, "I know you would've woken me up with my birthday breakfast mom", I whispered. I look out the window to see that it was gloomy and rainy.

Great, first no one comes in my room to tell me happy birthday and now it's raining today. It's gonna be a great day. (Note the sarcasm).

I put on my clothes, I actually tried to wear something cute since I turn the big one-eight today. I curled my hair and went for a bold look with my makeup.

I head downstairs and see everyone in the kitchen.

Y: "Good morning everyone!", I said with a big smile on my face. They all looked at me weirdly, surprised to see me so happy in the morning since I'm not a morning person at all.

My dad turns to me, "Well someone's in a good mood". I walk into the kitchen and sit at the dining room table next to Zach. "Of course I am! Why wouldn't it be? It's a special day!", I said. My dad looked at me confused, "What's so special about today?". I looked at him disappointedly, "It's the 12th today, isn't that an important day to you?", I asked him. He put his index finger on his chin thinking what today could be, "Oh but of course!", I start to smile again, "I'm taking Myta out to dinner tonight!", my smile instantly faded, "thanks for reminding me kiddo", he says while patting me on my shoulder. "Yeah, anytime dad", I said with no emotion. Zach looked at me concerned.

Z: "Hey, you okay?"
Y: "Oh yeah just peachy", I said sarcastically while rolling my eyes, "let's go we're gonna be late".

Jonah was outside in his car waiting for us. Zach started to run while calling shotgun but I just kept walking. We got into the car and Zach and Jonah started talking while I just looked out the window and put my seatbelt on. Jonah turns around to see me having an emotionless face.

Jo: "What's wrong y/n?"
Y: "Nothing I'm fine", I said not making eye contact and trying to not let a tear fall down my face.

He turns back around and starts to drive. We finally got to the school parking lot and right when Jonah parked the car I instantly got out of the car without saying a word to them and started speed walking into the building. They called out for me but I just ignored them and sped up.

Daniel's POV
I walk into English class excited to see y/n and I wanted to wish her happy birthday. I had a small bouquet of flowers in my hand waiting to give them to her. But when the bell rang she wasn't in her seat next to me. I tried texting her but she wasn't answering. Where was she?

The bell rang at the end of class and I went to her locker to go find her but she wasn't there either. So, I texted Zach he would know where she is.

Text message:
D: Hey man where's y/n?
Z: Idk bro we got to school and she took off idk where she went
End of message

Well at least I know she's here, but where?

It was lunch time and I go sit at the table we normally sit and all the guys are there. I still had the flowers in my hand hoping she would show up.

Z: "Who're the flowers for?"
D: "They're for y/n", I said looking around the room.
Jo: "Why?"
D: "Well because it's her birthday today"

They all looked at me as if they didn't know.

Jo: "Today's her birthday?"
D: "Yeah you didn't know? She said it on Monday and told us not to make it a big deal". Zach hit his head on the table.
Z: "Oh my god", he said as if he knew something we didn't.
D: "What?"
Z: "No wonder she was so happy this morning", he started to say.
D: "Was?"
Z: "Yeah. And she was hinting at her dad that it was her birthday but it just went over his head and then she got upset"
Jo: "So that's why she was like that in the car"
C: "I can't believe you two forgot it was her birthday", he said while rolling his eyes.
Z: "To be fair she said not to make a big deal"
J: "Still, I'm sure she would've liked a 'happy birthday'
D: "Where do you guys think she would've gone?", we all looked at each other.

Your POV
This was by far the worst birthday ever! My mom wasn't here to celebrate with me and everyone forgot. Happy 18th birthday to me yippee! I didn't go to any of my classes instead I just hid in the library. The librarian and I were cool so she let me stay in there the whole day. The bell rang to start the last class of the day and I just sat in my seat reading a book.

The bell rang to dismiss everyone out of school. I decided to stay at the library a little longer so I didn't have to see any of the guys and have them offer me a ride. I just wanted to walk home, alone. It was 20 minutes later after the bell had rang. I walk out of the school and see that it was still raining. I walked anyways. This birthday can't get any worse. I finally got home and I was completely soaked from head to toe.

I walk in the house and see everyone in the living room watching T.V.. I slam the door and they all look at me. "Y/n where have you been all day! Skipping all your classes, this isn't like you!", my dad came walking over to me and was yelling. I rolled my eyes, "Oh so now you care?", I asked annoyingly. "What's that supposed to mean?", my dad asks. "Because it's the 12th dad! October 12th!", I yelled. He looks at me confused, "Yeah, I know the date today y/n that doesn't give you a reason to not go to any of your classes". How could someone be so dense? "You know what? I'm done", I started walking upstairs, "not like it's my fucking 18th birthday".

I slammed my door and locked it. I layed on my bed and started crying. I get that Zach and Myta wouldn't have known it was my birthday, but my own dad forgot my birthday. He seems to be doing that ever since we got here. Not caring about me. I look over at the picture of me and my mom. "Why did you have to go mom?", I asked with tears falling down my cheeks.