A/N: Hi, guys. I'd like to say that this is like a 'prologue' for the next chapter. Also, thanks for all your support. Extra thanks to the people that write reviews; I am so grateful that you give little of your time to tell me your opinion. Enjoy.

A few weeks had passed since the last goodbye. My friends never left my side; not that it really helped. I cant remember a single night that I didn't cry my self to sleep. I really hated to go to sleep; I was afraid that I would dream of him. But the worst, was waking up and believing that all this was a nightmare. That I would find him sleeping next to me or in the kitchen cooking dinner. That I could be happy, with Josh.

I had been to one or two more "dates" with Justin, but in every one I was fast to make it clear that I only see him as a friend. He really did not mind. He said that he really liked me, and had no problem if he wanted us to be friends; he just wanted to hang out with me.

…..

'How excited are you?' Texted Jess.

'Extremely' I texted back, glad that my lying would not be that obvious.

'I promise, it's going to be great!'

'I don't expect anything less from you'

'I don't see a reason for you to. Anyways, love you 3'

'Me too'

I put the phone on the coffee table and returned to watching a stupid comedy. I won't lie, I am pretty excited about what my friends are planning. I really don't know what would happen if I didn't have them by my side.

…

"Open up, Sam!" I heard Jess shout from the other side of the door.

"Coming…" I said while rushing to the door.

"Here's our birthday girl!" Said Jess walking in.

I smiled as all my friends pulled me into a group hug.

"That's for you; and it's mandatory." She said placing a plastic tiara on my head.

I laughed and my friends looked at me in surprise.

"What?" I asked.

"It's just… We haven't hear you laugh in a while." Said Ash.

"Where should I place the sleeping bags?" Asked Mike chaining the theme.

"Down here. I will help you." I offered.

"We will unpack the snacks." Said Chris and Ash and disappeared into the kitchen

"I am gonna get some cups for the booze." Said Jess following them.

"Thanks for coming. I know that sleepovers aren't really your thing." I said to Mike while we placed the sleeping bags.

"It's not like I had much of a choice… Jess would cut me into little pieces and serve me as chips."

I laughed.

"You are my friend Sam, and don't miss friend's birthdays; even if they are sparkly girly sleepovers."

I smiled and gave him a hug.

"Hey, there…" He said when I pulled back.

"If you want me to sneak in your sleeping bag later in the night, just say it, ok?" He added while tracing his thumb on my cheek.

"Later? I can not wait until later." I said as seductively as possible, playing with the buttons on his shirt.

"We can't risk being caught…"

"The bathroom is always an option." I said winking.

He looked at me and I waited for a response, but he just burst into laughing. Shortly after I followed.

"What's wrong with you two?" Asked Jess emerging from the kitchen holding a huge stack of plastic cups.

"Shhhh…" Whispered Mike to me, making me laugh louder.

"Weirdoes." Jess murmured and placed the cups on the coffee table.

"Do you really have to turn everything into a joke?" I asked Mike shortly after.

"Yeah, pretty much…"

"Why?"

"I don't know… Guess I was born this way."

I rolled my eyes at him and he poked his tongue in return.

"Thanks." I said while giggling.

"For what?"

"Making me laugh."

"It was my pleasure." He said while smiling.

I couldn't help but smile myself.

"Should we open Doritos or Lays?" Asked Ashley, her head popping out of the kitchen.

"That's such a dumb question, Ash." Said Mike.

Ashley looked at him confused.

"Obviously both." He added.

"Okay…" Said Ash and disappeared into the kitchen again.

She returned holding two bowls. Chris was right behind her, several cans of beer in his hands.

….

We spent our time playing stupid drinking games while Jess' phone was playing music.

"OMG! That's my favorite song, Sam. Come on, let's dance!" Said a drunk Chris.

I giggled as he grabbed me and led me in the middle of the room, where we started dancing. I was 100% sure that we looked like idiots, but I was tipsy enough to let that go.

When the song ended we were both breathless and laughing our butts out. My friends smiled at the sight of a happy me.

"What game is next?" Asked Mike.

"Never Have I Ever." Said Jess.

"I love this game." Said Ash with excitement.

"Guys… It's 11:57" Said Mike.

"What?! God, time passes so quickly." Said Chris.

Jess and Ashley went into the kitchen and then returned with a red velvet cupcake with a small lit candle on top.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Samantha, happy birthday to you." They all sang, each one in a different tone.

"Make a wish!" Ordered Ash.

I closed my eyes and blew the candle.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" They all shouted and then pulled me into a tight hug.

"21…" I thought out loud.

"To Sam." Said Chris filling his cup with beer.

"To Sam." Said Everyone else raising their cups and drinking.

"I think it's time for us to relax in our sleeping bags and watch a movie." Said Ash after some cheering.

"What?! No…! The party just started!" Said a very, very drunk Chris.

"Honey… You should seriously stop drinking." Said Ash taking his cup away.

"What? Are you my mum?"

Ashley rolled her eyes and placed the cup away from his reach.

Chris looked grumpy for a second but then his eyes lit up.

"I just had the best idea." He said moving fast towards the kitchen.

"Just tell me it doesn't involve alcohol, Chris." Shouted Ash, but Chris either didn't hear her, or simply ignored her.

"Close your eyes. All of you." Ordered Chris, and we drunkenly obeyed.

All of a sudden I felt a fizzy liquid on me.

"What the hell?!" I screamed opening my eyes.

"Chris!" I shouted as I realized his amazing idea.

"You didn't have champagne…"

"And that's an excuse for exploding coke on my face?!"

"Come on… I know you had even a little bit of fun." He said.

"Say it…" He said approaching me.

"Say it, say it, say it!" He said poking me on my shoulder.

"Okay… It might have been a little bit funny…"

Chris smiled.

"I need to change my shirt." I said and started moving towards my bedroom.

"Sam…?" Said Jess all of a sudden making me stop.

"Yeah?"

"I forgot taking an extra blanket, do you mind getting me one?"

"No problem."

"Take your time." I heard her say while I entered my bedroom.

I take my shirt off and throw it on my bed. Then I opened the closet and started looking for the blanket. For some reason I couldn't find it. I moved to the drawers and started searching in them. I got so obsessed in finding it, that I forgot that I needed a shirt, as I was topless.

I heard the door opening and then closing again, but I had my back to it, so I didn't know who it was.

"Just gimme some time, Jess; I will find it." I guessed.

I got no response.

"I found it!" I said after a while feeling victorious as I was holding the blanket in my hands.

Still, nobody talked. This was getting creepy.

"Jess?" I asked once more before turning to face the door.

My eyes widened and the blanket fell off my hands. I watched him kneel and pick it up.

"Happy birthday, Sammy." He said and handed it to me.

A/N: Sorry for the cliffhanger. Stay tuned, review, follow and favorite. Love ya all 3