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Sorry I haven't updated as soon as I said I would. I left my movie at my mom's house that's two hours away. So I'm going to try to get this as close to the movie as I can by memory. I have watched it about fifty times. So if something seems off or wrong please bare with me. This isn't going to be a big movie related chapter kind of just a filler for now to keep ya'll interested. Hope you like it (:

Love yall!

Chapter 8

This morning I really did not want to get out of bed. I was completely emotionally drained from yesterday's news and the guilt that goes along with it. I just wanted to stay here all day…maybe tomorrow too.

But life seemed to have a different plan for me as the blankets were drawn off of me.

"Happy birthday beautiful."

I look up at Eddy with confusion. "Today is not my birthday." That earned a look like 'are you absolutely crazy.'

"Anna, today is the 16th…it's yours and Sean's birthday today."

I grab my phone and sure enough today was the 16th. "Wow, I feel stupid," I say with a small laugh while face palming myself. "You're not stupid but you are cute." We both laugh as I pull him down to me to get my birthday kiss.

Not to long, he pulls away from me and brushes the hair out of my face. We just gaze at each other for a few minutes.

"Now get up, I cooked you breakfast."

I could suddenly smell the food and did it smell amazing. Completely took my mind off of yesterday as I flew out of bed with a chuckling Eddy behind me.

Besides his dancing, the one other thing that he was great at was cooking.

There was eggs, bacon, sausage links, biscuits and gravy, fruit, and fresh squeezed orange juice. Mmmm.

After I finished it all, I pushed my plate away and rubbed my now extremely full stomach.

"You know, if dancing eventually never works out you could become a world famous chef." He gives me that 'yeah right' look causing me to laugh.

I look up at the clock and noticed I had about an hour and a half before Sean had to be at work. I had today off which I was extremely thankful for.

I skip off to the bed room and get dressed in a simple sundress and flats.

"I'll be back in a bit, I need to go see Sean before he goes to work."

Eddy nods at me knowing what I was going to do.

Even though I'm upset with my brother, he is still my brother…my twin, and I love him.

Every year I go to our favorite little bakery and get a big triple chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting and bring it to him with a candle in it and he does the exact same for me but mine is always red velvet with cream cheese frosting.

As I'm about to walk into the bakery, I see Sean about ten feet in front of me. We stop and look at each other for a moment before making our way to each other and giving each other a hug. I'm not sure how long we were like that.

Finally he pulls back and looks at me, "Happy birthday sis." I couldn't help but smile at him, "Happy birthday Seany."

"Anna, about all this…" I put my hand up cutting him off. "Sean, not today please. It's our birthday after all." He gives me a small smile and opens the door to the bakery. As we walk in we were shocked to see Ellie, the sweet old shop owner, holding up two cupcakes with candles in them. They were mine and Sean's favorites.

"I saw you two outside and figured I would go ahead and get these ready for you two. This year, they are from me. Happy birthday Anna and Sean."

My heart swelled.

We both walk to her and blow out our candles. Taking a seat at one of the small tables we enjoy our cupcakes together going through old memories as we were kids and how we would always come here. There is not one birthday I can remember that we never had these cupcakes.

"Well, I got to get to work before they decide to fire me too." I give him a small smile as I stand up and give him a hug before he leaves.

DaNcE

When I get home, I notice that Eddy's car is still in the parking lot. I make my way up the stairs to our apartment and surprised what I see when I open the door.

"What is this?" I ask when I see Eddy waiting for me with a good sized silver box with a big purple bow on it. "Happy birthday," is all he says as he hands me the box. A huge smile is on my face as I sit down on the floor. Before I lift the lid a small noise comes from inside causing me to jump.

I look up at Eddy to see him shrug with a smile on his face.

I slowly lift up the lid to find the most beautiful kitten I've ever seen. I couldn't help the tears that filled my eyes as I lift him out of the box. He looks almost like a leopard with his spots.

"He's a forth generation savannah cat," Eddy tells me as I start to play with him. I remember seeing an ad about savannah cats before. They're a breed of domestic house cats with a leopard. They can get to be a really good size.

"He's beautiful, baby. Thank you so much." I hurry up and give him a kiss and go back to play with him. For a kitten, he's very playful and active. I can tell he's going to be a tough one when he gets bigger. "Do you know what you want to name him?"

I bite my lip as I think about what to call this adorable but tough kitten of mine. Then it just hits me. "Zeus."

Eddy looks at the kitten for a second and smiles. "I like it, very fitting."

I played for what seems like hours with him after Eddy gave me a big bag of cat treats and toys.

In spite of everything that has happened yesterday, this has been a wonderful day and for once, I was not stressed about anything. This was one of the best birthdays I've ever had.

I just hope that the good keeps on spreading.

I know it's not one of my best but please review!