Austin's P.O.V.
I wake up to someone making breakfast. I look down and Memorie is still sleeping. I check the time on my phone and its already 11:30. She missed school. I slowly got out of her grip and I walk carefully to the kitchen.
"Morning Erik."
"Morning son. Happy birthday." It hits me. It's my birthday! And also Memorie's.
"Thanks sir. May I ask you a question?"
"Anything son. What is it?."
"Can I bring Derrick home? I'll pay everything."
"Son you don't have to. I will pay the hospital bill. Don't worry."
"Please sir? I want Memorie to have the best birthday of her live."
He stopped cooking and looked straight at my eyes. He was about to say something when Memorie came in. He comes up to me and says,
"I'll tell you later." I nod.
"Morning Memorie! Happy birthday!"
"Thanks dad."
I hug her from behind and kiss her cheek.
"Happy birthday babe. I have a surprise for you later in the day."
"What is it?"
"Can't tell you." I said in a singing voice.
"You know I won't wait for surprises!"
"I know."
"Okay, okay. I will wait. Happy birthday to you too Mahone."
"Now calling me by my last name, huh Johnson?"
"Yup."
"Okay birthday kids. Johnson and Mahone, breakfast is ready."
We ran to the kitchen to grab plates and forks.
"Beat ya!" She said.
"Not fair! You tripped me!"
"Girls win!" As she was about walk, I grabbed her leg and she fell. I crawl and lay down next to her laughing.
"Do girls now w-win?" I said.
"Shut up!" She said playfully punching my shoulder.
"I'll stop. C'Mon, let's go eat. I'm starving."
"Me too. Let's roll!"
~~~~~~~~~10 minutes later~~~~~~~
After eating 16 chocolate chip pancakes, I decided to head home and get ready for Memorie's surprise.
"Hey babe. Are you having a party?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"I quit having parties two years ago."
"Oh ok." Then it hit me. I decided to throw a surprise birthday party! I'll invite the crew, her friends, relatives, everyone she knows.
"Hey Austin. Want to do something later on?"
"Yeah. I'd love to. But if I don't show up before 7:30, head to my house."
"Uuhhmm... okay?"
"Great. I have to go now. My mom is probably freaking out since I didn't go home last night."
"Why didn't you go home last night?"
"I wanted to stay with you."
"Aww Austin. You didn't have too."
