This day of the year is always the same no matter what. It just never changes and I don't think I'd ever want it to, honestly. My eyes were looking up at my ceiling as I thought about how Hayner's at home sick. His stupid friend Roxas told me, without really wanting to.
I saw them walk into the sandlot, every single lamer... except one. I quirked an eyebrow at this and didn't say anything as my friends came up to me. They don't know that this day is a bit different to me than other days but that's just fine. I don't really want anyone to know.
"Hey lamers wheres the lamer?" I called making them turn around and look at me in confusion. I just glared. "You know him. He's the lamer about chickenwuss's height, and has darker hair than the other lamer." I explained moving my hands around trying to make them get it.
"Hayner." Fuu said making them all blink and then nod slowly. Okay Fuu is good for some things.
"He's not with us." Roxas growled looking pissed off. I held up my hands in defense but of course I was smirking.
"Of course not. Now where is the little lamer?" I asked getting curious now. They just continued to glare at me, making this difficult.
"I'm not going to go after him or anything. I just want to know since today is... kind of a big deal." I didn't lie. Today is kind of a big deal, and so I wanted to see him. But of course I'm not going to be nice.
"He's sick." Olette said and turned around with the others. I watched them go and tried to say something. Nothing came out and soon... I was going home too.
No one's home of course since my parents never know what day of the week it is. Uncle Cid might drop by and my cousins Vaan and Penelo. I just don't know though. I'm probably going to spend this day like I do every year, alone. They always seem to come a day late or a week later. I'm getting used to it but... I just don't want to.
Hayner's probably alone today too.
That made me feel worse. I left the house feeling a stab of pain in my chest. My dad calls it coward's gut, but I think it's just me. I get this pain and I want to make it go away so I stop or do whatever I need to. Simple as that. I'm just following the feeling that's inside me.
I walked through alleys and did my best not to run into anything as I headed to his house. When I got outside of it I climbed the ledge and headed up to his window. He was laying on his bed with tears on his face, fast asleep. I watched him for a moment longer then sighed and jumped down. He's not having a good day. I wish he was strong enough to fight it off.
Today is one of the worst birthdays of my life.
Just because Hayner isn't alright.