Clearly, the universe was not on my side today. 

Today was February 5th. 

My birthday. 

Now typically, teenagers can’t wait to turn eighteen. I, however, dreaded this day. Not because I was huraing eighteen, but because I always disliked my birthday in general. I disliked the unnecessary attention in Brongar int most importantly I disliked it because every year a part of me would wait for a phone call from the one person knew wasn’t going to call. 

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It doesn’t help that the older you get, the less excitement there. When we are kids, birthdays are means we get to play with our friends, eat cake, and maybe even hit a Piñata. However, when we que dides, birthdays are all of a sudden filled with the social pressures of who threw the best birthday party and who we the hottest outfit. 

Call it a case of birthday blues. 

If I didn’t have a Calculus quiz today, I would have let myself sit home and eat ice cream while watching Friends There’s nothing Chandler Bing’s dark humor can’t fix. 

As I walked up to my locker, I could see Caroline and Brooke standing there waiting for me. The moment they spotted me, Caroline ran towards me. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” She attracted the attention of everyone in that hallway . with her scream, but I could never be mad at her. As she dragged me to my locker, Brooke also wished me a happy 

birthday and gave me a hug. 

“It’s your birthday today?” Lucas sauntered over to us. “How come Facebook didn’t notify me.” He then proceeded to take his phone out and actually check to see if Facebook had informed him. 

“We’re not friends on Facebook Lucas.” I rolled my eyes. 

“That’s going to change now.” He stated. As soon as he was done with his phone, a huge grin spread across his face. “Happy Birthday honey bear!” Lucas wrapped his arms around me in a bone crushing hug 

“Thanks, Lucas.” I awkwardly patted his arms as I looked around. Don’t get me wrong, there was nothing even remotely sexual about our hug, however, given that he was more or less Caroline’s boyfriend I felt a little weird. 

Caroline was totally unbothered by Lucas’s actions and rolled her eyes at him. “Let go of her you goof! She’s fragile.” 

Straightening myself out, I pulled out the books I needed for this morning and slammed my locker shut. As the four of us walked towards Ms. Nguyen’s class, Lucas asked, “So what are we doing for your birthday today?” 

“Watching Netflix?” I have him a hopeful smile which was quickly crushed when he started laughing at me actually wholehearted laugh. 

“Scarlett, Scarlett, Scarlett.” He chastised pulling me into him and wrapping his arm around my shoulder. “Have you 

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As we all settled into our regular assigned seats, Ms. Nguyen began droning on about the important themes of 

Othello. 

Reputation and honor. 

Love and deceit. 

Jealousy and justice. 

Blah, blah, blah. 

I was studying my Calculus notes when the classroom door opened and in came Aiden. His hair was messier than usual, and he looked like he had just gotten out of bed. As he handed Ms. Nguyen the tardy slip and made his way towards his seat, he walked past my desk and sent me a wink. 

After our kiss last week, I had done everything in my power to avoid him, or at least avoid being alone with him. 

Thus far, I had been successful. 

“You’ve been avoiding me.” Aiden came and leaned against the locker next to mine. 

Where are Caroline and Lucas when you need them? 

. “I haven’t.” I shook my head hoping he wouldn’t see through my lie, however, that hope was short lived when he 

leaned in so that he face was mere inches away from mine. “Yes you have, Princess.” 

I swallowed the lump in my throat and broke eye contact with him. “You can’t prove it.” 

He chuckled. “Fair point.” 

“A little bird tells me it’s your birthday today.” He continued walking with me. Of course Lucas had told him. Speaking of Lucas, I haven’t seen him or Caroline since Calculus and the thought of them together – today, scares me. 

“You wouldn’t happen to know where he and Caroline are, now would you?” I cocked a brow. He shrugged in response as he followed me to my car. “Fucking in an empty classroom?” 

Now, I know Aiden isn’t exactly innocent but hearing that come out of his mouth right now took me by total surprise. I opened my mouth to respond but nothing came out. He smirked down at me, “Your mom gave me permission to steal you away for the rest of the afternoon and night. She also said she’ll excuse your absence from school tomorrow.” 

“What?” I whipped around to look at him. “First of all, how did you even talk to my mother. Second of all, 

“Don’t fight it Princess.” He grinned. “Otherwise I’m calling Caroline and telling her you’re not cooperating.” I narrowed my eyes at him and folded my arms stubbornly. “What are you guys up to?” 

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“Nothing you need to worry your pretty behind about.” He grinned as he placed is hands on my shoulder and began steering me away from my car and towards his.