Birthday Cakes

It's not long before two cakes are delivered to Knox's place, two since both of us can't really decide on what to get together. I ordered a vanilla cake with cookie dough, and he ordered a chocolate cake with brownie chunks. My mouth waters as I continue to think about how amazing my cake is going to taste, of course doing my best to not think about Knox's since I'll just end up gagging.

The thought of everything that happened today replays in my mind. Daniel and his gorgeous, knee-buckling eyes, Keita and his glistening muscles, Knox and his soft, adorable smile in a picture Afia sent me of him and Cerberus cuddling. I have so many amazing people in my life, yet I kept on fucking up. Like hanging out with Zack which ended up with Keita and Knox getting into a fight with him and eventually suspended. But hey, I ended up meeting Adelle because of that relationship, and I know about some people to avoid from now on as well.

Plus I have the feeling that spending time with Zack is what may have given Knox the idea of going on an adventure with me at night. Though I wish he'd suggested it during the summer, at least then we wouldn't have to deal with the freezing, Canadian cold and taking on and off our snow wear. I've already contacted my dad that I'll be spending the night at Knox's, to which he responded with a thumbs up and a heart. Keita has been acting a little suspicious since Knox suggested we sneak out, but it's probably just because he and I spent time alone together and he met my crush. Though those excuses don't really explain the little smirks he's been giving me. Maybe he's just trying to trick Knox into thinking that something more happened than reality.

I'm especially looking forward to seeing Daniel tomorrow and knowing what he's like at school. What if he's the kind of person to not show any affection when around his friends? What if he ends up being way too forward and touchy tomorrow and I end up getting uncomfortable?

"Everything okay?" Knox asks me in a low whisper as takes some plates out of the cabinets. I must've been zoned out for a little while.

"Yeah," I force out a smile and walk with him to the table, setting down the plates in front of everyone else. Both of our cakes have been opened and lit up, glowing marvelously in the darkness of the room. Keita and his dark skin look almost magical in front of the fire, like he's about to give me a SS level quest. His smirk nearly makes me smile, which definitely would've grabbed everyone else's attention. Luckily I bit my cheek just in time to stop myself.

We all take a seat, Knox and I right next to each other. Knox's dad on one end of the table, his mom on the other. Knox's sister across from me, and Ketia across from him. Almost like a huge family dinner. It's been a while since I've been in the same room as Knox's father for this long, and the record will only be getting higher. His skin is a dark onyx, his eyebrows dark brown and busy. His eyes nearly black, and lips pink. Even with his large, intimidating figure, he still has a soft, almost baby-like face. If it wasn't for his deep voice and the fact that he always has his voice raised, he'd probably be mistaken for either a huge teenager, or a kind, cheerful person.

He stares at me, almost glaring, as everyone else sings 'Happy Birthday' to Knox and I. Knox notices and places his foot on top of mine in an attempt to comfort me since he can place his hand on my shoulder or anything like that without getting weird looks.

The song soon comes to a close and my stomach roars at possibly the worst moment. As they are all completely silent at the end, my stomach feels like making it known that I haven't eaten that much today. Not like it matters though, I'm about to stuff my face with the flaming cakes right in front of me.

"Alright now make a wish!" Knox's mom smiles brightly, and both Knox and I glance at each other, trying to almost read each other's minds for what wish they may be trying to make. He's probably going to wish for a new video game of some sort.

We both finally look away from each other and suck in a large breath. Leaning into the cake, I repeat my wish in my mind as I exhale, allowing the candle light to go completely out.

I wish for Knox and I to be friends forever and for nothing to get into the way of our friendship ever again.

The entire room is completely dark now. Cerberus pants joyfully next to me, promptly going in to rest his head on my leg. There are cheers and clapping from everyone around the table, and Knox and I lock eyes once more as the adults cut into the cake for everyone.

"What'd you wish for?" Knox mouths, a soft smile on his face.

"I ain't telling you," I whisper, laughing softly to myself.

"Here are your cakes," Knox's mom sets down a plate between Knox and I. My cookie dough cake in front of me, and Knox's brownie cake in front of him. "Which ones do you guys want?"

"Cookie dough," Keita responds, eyeing both me and my slice of cake.

"Brownie," Afia answers, focuses more on the table in front of her.

Everyone gets their piece of cake, Knox's father eating his slowly, still focusing on me for some unknown reason. Perhaps he's focused on how I dine, either fancy and proper or like a complete and utter animal. He's probably not judging me, but I only see judgment in his expression.

"Don't forget that you're both going back to school tomorrow," Knox's father mentions with a serious, intimidating expression. His voice is deep, if he were to yell then I bet it'd somehow echo no matter where he is.

"We know," Knox sighs, taking a large bite out of his brownie cake. A small chunk falls into his lap and I act as though I didn't notice anything.

"And don't get into anymore fights again okay-"

"We won't," Knox mutters again, and the rest of the dinner goes by in almost complete silence.