A/n~~ this will be a long one.

I want to say thanks to....

SpiceyGurl--- thanks! I like Suze/Jesse too but I was too scared to try Jesse's persona in a story so I went with people who can't see him.

Lady of the lilacs--- you were my inspiration for this story in the first place(other than *duh* the mediator series)!! I loved your one-shot and tried to make a story like it only longer! Woo!

Emmo-If you wanna know, read on!

Nyades Road Ghost---I'd like to see you try!! LOL. And don't call me butter- faly. Bah. The lonely sheep strikes again!!!!

Genies9---I am. I'm a slow typer/typist. Whatever.

Em-bot-thanks!

Gorbash33-thanks!

OK. On to the story, then.

Disclaimer: You know the deal. I don't own anything you recognize. Bah.

Chapter 3

The Birthday Boy

When CeeCee got back from the bathroom, Adam had a bow on his head. He had worked his way through most of his presents, and was now opening Suze's gift. It was a Linkin Park poster and CD.

"Wow! Thanks Suze!" he cried joyfully. He looked wildly around for Suze who was sitting on a sofa behind him.

CeeCee walked up to him and hit him on the head with her card.

"Here you go, Birthday Boy." She said handing him the card and retreating to the sofa next to Suze.

Adam stared open mouthed at her back. Then he remembered the card and ripped it open before she had turned back around.

As fifteen dollars slid out of the card, he read what she had written. CeeCee knew what he was reading. She had deliberated over what to write.

"Adam, I love you. Marry me.
Love, CeeCee" was what she had wanted to write. Instead, she had written

"Adam, I hope you have a very happy birthday.
Love, CeeCee"

Adam turned to face her. "Thanks, CeeCee." he said, and turned back to his remaining presents.

CeeCee sighed. Why would he have noticed that she had put love?

Soon, Adam finished opening his presents and led all of the guests outside. Adam had a big backyard with a huge patio. The patio was lit with Japanese type lanterns. Adam turned on the music and the base pounded in CeeCee's chest. Slowly, couples moved to the middle of the patio and started dancing.

CeeCee danced with a guy from school. He was good-looking, but couldn't take her mind off of Adam. Adam didn't stay still the whole night. He would talk to them for about a minute, but then get called away by an aunt or his mom. He danced with Suze once, but barely glanced at CeeCee the whole night. *Maybe he did notice that I put love* thought CeeCee as Adam avoided her eyes again.

The party was half over, and Adam was nowhere in sight.

"Who is that Adam's dancing with?" asked Suze who had appeared at CeeCee's side with a plate of food. CeeCee frantically searched the dance floor. "Where? I don't see him!" CeeCee said, still searching the dancing couples.

"There." Suze said, pointing to their left.

CeeCee saw him. He was dancing with a beautiful red-haired girl that looked about a year younger. She felt jealousy flare up inside her. At the end of the dance, Adam kissed the girl on the cheek. *It looks like Adam finally has a girlfriend* thought CeeCee, her heart sinking. Then Adam turned, and started walking towards her and Suze .

A/n--- if you want me to update, review it. K? aight. Get to reveiwin'.

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