[rachel221]

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Howls,screams, and whoops filled the humid summer air in Redway California. A large cluster of teenagers gathered around the blazing bonfire, which was resting in the country side of the city.
" Are you ready to party?!" My voice boomed through the microphone on stage. Laughter and cheers rose among the crowd. "Alright then, let's pump up the vibe a bit!" I turned my head away from the microphone and headed towards the DJ. "Play as many upbeat songs you can cramp tonight." I whispered. The DJ nodded. And immediately the crowd was jumping up and down with the rythmn of the music. My brother Robby hopped on stage and the music lowered. "Hey everyone! Are you all having a great time?" An uproar exploaded from the crowd. "Thats great! But before we continue with this radicle party, I think we should at least sing Happy Birthday to Jerrod!!" I smiled as they brought out a gigantic birthday cake onstage with frosting smothered on every part. "Why don't you come on up here bro!" Robby shouted into the microphone. I bolted onto the stage and stood next to Robby. "Ready?!" I nodded. Everyone started singing the Happy Birthday song, and when they finally finished, Robby spoke again. "Now, how about you blow out those candles!" I broke out into another smile and walked right in front of the cake.
The candles flickered and its bright light illuminated the dark areas around me. I sucked in the greatest amount of breath I possibly could and blew. Camera's flashed out in the crowd. After all the seventeen candles were out, two strong hands shoved my face right into the whip cream on top. I stood up, and more camera's went off. "Give it up for Jerrod!" Robby shouted. Everyone cheered, and the music turned up. I wiped my eyes and glared at Robby. "What, it wasn't me." He said shrugging, I almost didn't believe him until I saw a brunette and a blonde licking their fingers clean. I ran up to them and gave them a loving hug. "I thought you guys weren't going to make it!" I exclaimed. Amber laughed shaking her head. "Miss your birthday? Jerrod come on, you know I would never do that!" Shelby was stuffing some of the cake into her mouth. "Yeah, never. Mmmm,Strawberry. Good choice." All three of us busted out laughing. "Your gifts are in the car if you want them." Amber said shrugging. "Of course I want them!" I bolted out to the car. Amber stayed on stage dancing like a maniac.
It was good to finally have my bestfriend back. After a week or two after the incident at her house, we both decided it would be better to leave the love troubles alone and just be friends. Even though, I still secretly had my love for her stored in my heart.Then finally after exploring all the rows of cars in the field I found her red convertible. I popped open the back door and found two gifts, under a pile of clothes. One was perfectly wrapped with 'bestfriend' written all over the white wrapping paper, and the other one stuck into a brown paper bag labeled 'gift'. I laughed.
I already knew which gifts were from who. I picked them up and headed back. I closed my eyelids feeling the cold breeze brushing my hair. Night was emerging. The music echoed through out the field. My foot caught on something, and suddenly I tripped, dropping the two gifts in front of me. I let a breath, and opened my eyes to see a short teenage girl holding out her hand to pull me up. I grasped it, and swung back into place. I bent down to grab the gifts. Then, I turned my head to actually have a good look at her. The moons light was reflecting onto her blonde hair, making it shimmer. It was about a little longer than shoulder length. She also had a pink streak cascading down her face. But, her eyes are what amazed me. The violet specks glittered along with the midnight blue. Her thick black eyelashes swooped up into a perfect curl. Her lips were a natural pink, with no need for lipgloss. And her pale white skin glowed in the moonlight, it contrasted with the long black tanktop she was wearing. I stared at her at amazement. She smiled her straight, white smile. It seemed to twinkle.
"I am so sorry." Her voice had the perfect tone also. I was knocked out of my daze. "Oh, its fine. Just presents." She bit her bottom lip. "I see, you must be the birthday boy." She said holding out her hand again. I grabbed it once more, and shook this time." Yup, thats me! You probably know my name. So, whats yours?" She laughed a bit. I had no clue what was funny, but chuckled along with her. "You promise you won't laugh?" She asked. I smiled. " I already am aren't I?" She giggled."Alright. My names Bubbles." She said staring at the crisp green grass. I couldn't help but laugh a bit. "And why is that?" She pulled something out of her pocket, and held it in front of my face. It was pink gumball. "Because, I eat so much bubblegum." She simply said, popping it into her mouth.