i's

I walk back home with Alira. Then she says something I didn't even know I wa

to be their death anniversaries. How about we skip the coliseum?, Do what we normally d

er tone, it sounds lik

mourning the parents I loved, it's also for ce

t would've thought we were insane. But it didn't last long. As soon as

dance, and failure to comply will lead

and slumps down on the floor sulking

to be okay," I say, t

e kind of smile that tells me she's planning

attend, why don't we

words I already

she exclaims way too

e said it I stopped having a ch

birthday to you, happy birthday, hap

orite cake with a ridiculous grin on her

e the cake not a fan

ence before a flying pil

hopping and do something

ake on the bedside table, and head to the bathroom. In about f

p you wait

nocking thought you jumped out the win

know how to keep a grudge,"

and slings her arm around

boutique to pick out our dresses. Ali, being the fashion demon she is, alr

o one's stealing your clo

nd keeps selecti

avorite girls are here aga

tique and one of only two people who still call me Riri. After Alira

need to choose something for Riri and

ng out a black high-slit dress with minimal c

it to me.

s will have no say in what

ey respond

mplements my pale skin and silver hair. This dress is no exception. With a low-cut V-neck

it didn't hinder my moveme

someone so beautiful?" Alira screams

nd lock you up just to admir

i, Sera, remember I don't wear

lly don't want to stand out at the event. Maybe

a matching black and red two-piece. The top is a sleeveless crop tank with a short jacket,

decide to end our day with dessert because if there's one

ks while putting a spoonful of s

when I'm with you," I reply

steal a spoonful of her ice cr

, touch my ice cream again

e years I've lost count," I tease as sh

om you doesn't mean you have t

l ever, and we both go back to o

efts were

w what I'd do with

the peaceful d

been kind to me and I don