A little boy and a little girl stood in front of a birthday cake. The little boy was tall for his age and had shoulder length brown hair. He often kept it pulled back in a pony tail. The little girl was about the same height and she also had shoulder length brown hair. Many people would think that these two children were twins. But, the two children weren't even related. They were just very close friends. Their cake was not like a normal birthday cake. Usually, when a small child has a birthday, they want to have theme for their birthday, like a TV show, a Movie, or something they like. This cake had two things on it. Half the cake was for the little girl and the other half was for the little boy. The little girl liked Disney princesses and the little boy liked Star Wars. They started celebrating their birthday together, since they were born. Since they had the same birthday, they would have two separate parties. One would have their party one day and the other would have their party the next day.

Neither one of them had ever been invited to a birthday party. Both children asked their parents if they could celebrate their birthday together and have a joint party. Their moms asked them who they wanted to ask to their party. Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Hart was surprised, when they learned their children didn't want any guests. Mrs. Oliver's son (Tommy) told her that he only wanted his parents and his best friend (Kimberly Hart). Mrs. Hart told Mrs. Oliver that Kimberly told her the same thing. She only wanted her parents, and her best friend to be present. Both parents were okay with that. They were used to having their own cake. But, since they were having a joint birthday party, they wanted to have the same cake. The two mothers ordered a cake. Tommy liked green, white, red and black. Kimberly liked pink. Their mothers went to the bakery and asked to have a white cake, with white buttercream icing. They wanted requested to have pink, red, and white roses with green stems. And they requested that it said "Happy 7th Birthday Tommy and Kimberly," in black icing.

Tommy had a lot of Star Wars action figures and Kimberly had a lot of Disney princess actions figures. When Jan Oliver and Caroline Hart picked up the cake, they went into their child's bed room and got some of their action figures to put on the cake. One side of the cake had Star Wars action figures and the other side had Disney princess action figures. There was a number 7 candle on the cake. Both children were thrilled, when they saw the cake.

"We've decided that we are going to blow out our candle at the same time," stated Tommy.

James Oliver took a match and lit the candle. As soon the candle was lit, Tommy and Kimberly held hands and blew out their candle.

"What did you wish for?" asked Jan.

"We wished for the same thing," answered Tommy.

"We talked about what we were going to wish for," added Kimberly. "There was something we both want."

"What was it?" asked James.

"Dad, we can't tell!" declared Tommy. "If we do, it won't come true."

The two children sat down beside each other, when they ate their cake. For as long as they could remember, they had been very close and had lived next door to each other. They had the same baby sitter, they went to preschool together, and now they were in kindergarten together. Mrs. Oliver and Mrs. Hart requested that Tommy and Kimberly were in the same class every year. Both of them were premature and were behind kids their age.

"How long have Kimberly and I been best friends?" asked Tommy.

"I knew they'd ask us this question one day," Jan whispered to Caroline.

"I guess we should tell them," Caroline whispered back to Jan.

"You've been friends since the day you were born," answered Jan. "Caroline and I were pregnant at the same time. You both were born at the same hospital."

"Which one of us is older?" asked Tommy.

"You are," answered Jan. "Kimberly was born five minutes later. We both caught a virus, which caused us to go into labor two months early. Since we were sick, we had to have a C-section. Both of you had health problems."

"Tommy, you weighted three pounds. And Kimberly weighted two pounds. We didn't know if Kimberly was going to live," explained Caroline. " She had trouble breathing, she was crying a lot, and she couldn't keep milk down. Tommy was doing better."

"How was I doing better?" asked Tommy.

"You were gaining weight and you were making progress," explained Jan. "Kimberly wasn't doing well at all. We were both brought into the same hospital room. After we both held you both, we placed you both on a pillow. As soon we laid you both down, Tommy instantly snuggled up next to Kimberly. As soon as you snuggled up next to her, she began to make improvements. She wasn't crying, she started breathing on her own, and she was keeping milk down. She also began to gain weight and her health improved. Since we were in the same hospital room, the nurse was very impressed on how Kimberly was improving; she put you both in the same incubator."

"How long were we in the hospital?" asked Kimberly.

"About a month," answered Caroline. "Both of you were taken to the children's section in the hospital. You were both in a room with other babies, who were having health problems. While you were in the children's section, we didn't get to stay at the hospital. We came to the hospital during visiting hours."

"When did visiting hours start?" asked Tommy.

"Visiting hours were from 9:00 AM to 7:00PM. We were there as soon as we were allowed to come see you; both of us stayed until we were told visiting hours were over," answered Caroline.

"We didn't get to hold you for a while," explained Jan. "But, we sat by the incubator that you two were in. Both of you were snuggled up to each other all time. We finally got to hold you two again, when we were able to bring you home."

Jan got out a photo album and showed them the pictures that they was in pink and Tommy was in green. They were both really tiny and had wire hooked up to them. But, they were able to see that they were laying very close together. Tommy had his arm wrapped around Kimberly. Jan and Caroline had their cameras taking pictures of the party. After Kimberly saw the picture, she did something no one was expecting. She pinned him to the wall and kissed him on the lips. Both mothers were taking pictures of that moment, even though Tommy's face was bright red.

"Maybe, you should open presents," suggested James.

Both of them started opening their presents. Tommy got a green bike, a Star Wars coloring book, crayons, a Star Wars sleeping bag, a set of legos, a pair of skates, new jeans, new pajamas, new shirts, a new green coat, some Star Wars movies, and action figures. Kimberly got a pink bike, a Disney Princess coloring book, crayons, a Disney princess sleeping bag, a Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty Barbie doll, new pajamas, new jeans, new shirts, new dresses, a new pink coat, and some Disney movies.

Both children seemed to be thrilled they had a joint birthday party and asked to do it again the following year. Jan noticed that Caroline's husband wasn't there.

"Where is your husband?" asked Jan.

"We're having trouble," answered Caroline. "We are probably going to get a divorce. I was wondering if Kimberly could stay here tonight."

"She's always welcome," answered Jan. "They have sleepovers all the time. I've gotten two cots for each of them to sleep on. We'll put them in Tommy's room."

"And if it is okay with you, I was wondering if Tommy could stay with her tomorrow night," asked Caroline. "She is beginning to realize something is wrong. She doesn't have any brothers or sisters, or any other friends. Tommy's the only friend she has. And I thought it may help her if he is with her more often."

"I don't have a problem with that," replied Jan. "I'm so glad Tommy has her. He's having trouble fitting in at school too. Everyday, he comes home and talks about how they sit a table alone in the classroom, they sit alone at lunch, and they play together at recess every day. Tommy loves her. The other day he came home and said she was the only girl he wanted in his life."

"Kimberly has told me the same thing," answered Caroline.

"Can we have a sleep over?" requested Tommy.

"That's what we were talking about," replied Jan. "You're going to be having a lot sleep overs for awhile. We want you to have more time together. Kimberly is staying here tonight. And tomorrow Tommy is going to be staying at Kimberly's place.

Caroline went home to get Kimberly's book bag and to get an over night bag. Jan ordered pizza for super that night. After dinner they took a shower and got ready for bed. Tommy put on his new green pajamas and Kimberly put on her new pink night gown.

"Can we stay up late?" asked Tommy.

"Today is Thursday. This is a school night," declared Jan. "You will have to get up early tomorrow."

They walked into Tommy's bed room and saw James had set out their two sleeping cots. He had put their new sleeping bags on the cots. After James turned out the light, Tommy turned on a flash light. He pushed his cot next to Kimberly's. He noticed she couldn't sleep. Tommy moved closer to Kimberly and put his arms around her.

"Why do you think we are going to get have a lot of sleep overs? I love it when we have sleep overs. We get to lay in bed and talk, until we fall asleep."

"I know why we are having more sleepovers."

"Why?"

"Thomas James Oliver, you're the only person who I'm going to tell this to. My parents are fighting all the time. I think my father is going to leave. I think our parents want us together more because of this. Tommy, I over heard my mom tell your mom that she wanted us to spend the night together every night. Your mom liked the idea."

"I like the idea too. I get to spend more time with my best friend."

"I'm your only friend, it's been that way our whole life."

"That's why I love you even more. Kimberly, I am glad I have at least one friend. If I had to grow up and only have one friend, I'd pick you."

They both moved closer together and put their arms around each other. Jan walked in and saw them asleep in each others arms. She thought it was so precious. Jan quietly walked out of the room and got her camera. Mrs. Oliver turned on the light and took some pictures. The next morning, Jan got the kids up to get ready to go to school. Tommy and Kimberly decided that they were going to wear some of their new clothes to school. Kimberly put on a pink long sleeve tee shirt with Cinderella, Belle, and Jasmine, and a pair of jeans. Tommy put on a pair of khaki corduroy pants, a green tee, and a green Nike sweatshirt. They went down for breakfast.

"It has just started to snow, school has been canceled," stated Jan. "You'll be going over to Kimberly's house. We're sending your stuff over for tonight."

James and Jan gathered up their stuff and walked them over to Kimberly's house. They also packed an over night bag for Tommy. Both of her parents were still over there. The Olivers' were grateful that the Harts were willing to keep Tommy during the day. After they dropped of the kids, Jan and James went to work. Caroline was getting ready to leave for work. James was a pharmacist, Jan was a nurse, and Caroline worked at a bank, and Ed sold cars. Kimberly's father said he was going to close the car lot for the day and stay home to take care of the kids. After Tommy's parents' and Caroline left, Ed waited a few minutes and left the house and went outside.

Tommy went into the kitchen to get something to drink. When we walked into the kitchen he saw a box of cup of six cup cakes on the table. Three of them had a Stars ring and the other three had a Disney princess ring. On the box it said "Happy Birthday Tommy and Kimberly." Tommy went into the living room to tell Kimberly about the cup cakes. He noticed she was looking out the window.

"Why are you looking outside?"

"My daddy just left the house. We're home alone today."

"I didn't lock the basement door. I realized that you have a walk in basement."

"I'm not allowed to go down there only."

"Kim, you won't be alone. I'll be with you."

"Let's quickly lock the door and come back upstairs."

Tommy took hold of Kimberly's hand and they walked down into the basement. He started to run down the stairs and they missed a step and fell down the stairs. Both of the children fainted due to fright. A few hours later, they woke up and were laying on the floor. They heard Caroline, Jan, and James yelling at Ed.