Fallin' For You-Part 4

TWO

"Sophie, you forgot the gift," Edaline said as Sophie was halfway through the door.

"Oh!" Sophie exclaimed, running back into the living room and grabbing the blue wrapped present. "Thank you for telling me."

Edaline nodded. "Have a good time—and drive safe,"

"Yes ma'am," Sophie said before skipping outside and to her car.

She drove away from her house and went all the way to the Vacker's mansion. She parked her car in the giant driveway before grabbing the gift and walking to the front door.

Sophie took a deep breath before she knocked on the door and Biana opened it.

"Yay! You're here!" Biana exclaimed, ushering Sophie inside. "Fitz, Dex, Jensi, and Maruca are all here—we're just waiting for Tam and Linh."

Sophie smiled and nodded before Biana led Sophie into the living room where everyone else was sitting.

"Fitz!" Sophie exclaimed when she saw her friend. "It's so great that you're here,"

Fitz chuckled as he got up from his seat on the couch and wrapped Sophie in a short hug. "It's great to be back—especially for my birthday."

"Yeah," Sophie said, her eyes getting wide. "You're nineteen,"

"Dude," Dex said, blinking his eyes at Fitz. "You're old."

Biana laughed. "I know, right? Everyone else in this room is sixteen,"

"Three more years," Maruca said, holding up three fingers. "Just three more years,"

"Just think," Jensi said, looking a little pale. "Tam and Linh only have a half a year."

"Half a year for what?"

Their group turned around to see Tam and Linh walk into the living room with smiles on their faces.

"We're just talking about how old Fitz is," Dex laughed. "And you guys aren't far behind."

Linh beamed as she turned to Fitz. "Happy Birthday Fitz!" She said, walking over and pulling him into a quick hug. "How was the drive over?"

"Long," Fitz said, yawn passing through his lips. "I had to leave super early, and I got here only an hour ago."

"Then you should probably sit down and relax," Tam said blankly, taking a seat next to Biana.

"Actually," Biana said, putting her hand on Tam's shoulder and standing up—which made Tam frown. "Mom should be done with the cake any second now."

As if Biana could tell the future, Della walked into the living room. "Lunch is ready—and then we'll eat cake and open presents."

Everyone murmured different conversations as they all got up from their spots in the living room and made their way to the dining room.

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"That cake was really good," Jensi said, licking the vanilla icing off his face. "Thank you Mrs. Vacker,"

Della smiled at Jensi as she took up everyone's plates. "You're welcome,"

"It was a good cake," Biana said with a nod. "But now it is time for presents!" She ran out of the room and came back with six presents in her hands. "This one's from me, mom, and dad," She said, placing the sea-green wrapped gift in front of Fitz. "Open it!"