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"Can you two save your bedroo to be late" De down the hallway and sht, navy blueher every movement She trades a look with Grayson as she passes and it o?" De at her

"We lost," he replies

I look up at Grayson He’s frowning I rub er between his eyes to smooth out his frown lines and kiss the side of his ine how Uncle Alex is taking the loss

"Ah, it’s alright," he replies "I have a feeling our night is about to get a whole lot better"

I grin, because I sio before y’all do the deed right here," Demi quips Our eyesit too obvious and I don’t need her spoiling hlot and I get in Grayson’s truck, while Deets in Brody’s I’m not entirely sure e’re in two separate cars but don’t bring it up It works for ht

Grayson pulls onto the road but heads in the opposite direction of Nicky’s, which is where we decided to celebrate ?"

Grayson looks over at me "I have toI can feel it

Ten minutes later we pull up to the front of Uncle Alex and Aunt Emma’s house The drive way is lined with cars Why would there be so many people here?

Brody and Demi pull up shortly after us and we all walk to the front door, not bothering to knock alk in Grayson walks ht outside and I almost jump out of my skin when everyone yells "Surprise!"

It’s a party For me

Grayson kisses my temple and says, "Happy Birthday baby"

I look around and see that there are fairy lights hanging fro it look whi booth, popcorn ically placed to make it look like a carnival I told him once that I’ve never been to a carnival before but I’ve alanted to go I also told his at a carnival, along with the kissing booth and photo booth

He re deal but it’s actually a pretty huge deal Tears prick"Happy birthday sweetheart Your mamma and daddy would’ve been so proud of you, just like we are" I bite the inside ofat the mention of my parents I want to enjoy my birthday and re on ives irl" I s the sa everybody, so for the first ti and eventually I’ booth I’irl, everyone should get a kiss from me Of course Grayson is last and kisses uests I playfully sain for a quick peck This causes the people around us to laugh Being this playful with hiht

After what I can only describe as a near perfect night, the guests start saying their goodbyes and soon it’s just the six of us I find it strange that Deain, I have a feeling she wants to spend more time with Brody, even if she acts like she can’t stand hioodbye to my aunt and uncle and I thank them for the best birthday ever It wasn’t even anineteen is significant I wish my parents could’ve been here to celebrate with me Sost the ht sky They’re watching over o home?"

I look over at Grayson as he climbs into the drivers’ seat of his truck "Yes Thank you Gray, for everything It was the best birthday ever" I sether and kisses the back of esture is just so sweet, I irl," he says "But it’s not over yet"

No it isn’t