Fridays | c.b

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〈 Amanda 〉

It was a Sunday afternoon, and I sat on Ashley's bed as she hurriedly did her homework with a little help from me.

"You're a good tutor, I should've asked you to do my homeworks since the first day" she laughed as she wrote.

I playfully rolled my eyes.

"And ooh, the last question's easy, I can answer it" she smiled to herself and wrote down an answer.

After she finishes her works, she closed her book and shoved it slightly on her bag.

"Okay," she plumped her lips. "What have you came for?" she asked.
"Well," I sighed. "Your brother's birthday is literally tomorrow which is like Monday so we need to make something to you know, surprise him" I shrugged.

She gasped.

"Oh yeah! How can I forget" she said sarcastically and face palm.

I rubbed my cheek in frustration.

How can you forget your own sibling's birthday?

"It's not my fault I forgot it! Okay, so what can we do?" she then asked.
"Let's pretend we forgot about it and stuff at school, then when we come home, Aunt Saskia and mom can do a little makeover here!" I explained.

She nodded, thinking about the idea.

"Actually, I was just kidding. Jordan and I bought our gifts already." she laughed, causing me to playfully roll my eyes.
"I DIY-ed mine, hopes he likes it" I smiled at myself.
"He likes you too" she smiled.

I tilt my head and knit my eyebrows.

"I- I- I mean like, he- he'll like it, of course" she quickly covered up.
"Whatever you say, Ashley Mae." I mumbled.
"That rhymed!" she exclaimed.

This woman!

〈 Monday 〉

I quickly tied my shoes and talked to myself for the fifth time on the mirror.

"Don't you dare greet Corbyn a happy birthday" I pointed at my reflection.

Seconds later, I heard a honk from downstairs.

"Honey! Corbyn's there!"

I let out a huff before exiting my room, and hopping downstairs.

"Mom, don't let this one flop! The balloons, th- the presents, the um cake, the—"

She cut me off with a chuckle.

"Saskia and I will do good! Just trust on us, Amanda" she pats me on the shoulder.
"Okay, I just want everything to be perfect." I sighed.
"Your outfit will be on Ashley's room" she added and I nod.

I sent her a wave before joining Corbyn and Ashley inside the car.

"Good morning!" I greeted, dragging out the 'good'.
"Mornin'." they mumbled.

I nodded.

I bit my lip to avoid myself from greeting him a happy brithday.

Don't say it

Don't say it

Don't say it

Don't say—

"So, have you planned anything for the Christmas break? I mean, it's pretty soon." Corbyn suddenly asked.
"Oh, not yet. I'm trying to convince dad to come and visit for at least three days" I lied with a shaky breath.
He nodded, "Okay."
"What about you guys?" I look back at Ashley.
"I'll try to join Connor's family trip, i'm still not sure about it" she shrugged.
"If you guys don't have any plans then you should join his family" I suggested.

She then mouthed something but I didn't quite understand.

"What?" I mouthed.
"What time?" she repeated.

I showed four with my fingers to which she nodded at.

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a/n: two chapters left!!