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"Ellie?" I heard a few people shuffle into my room. I woke grudgingly but brightened up when I realised it was the day of my 14th birthday. I looked over the covers and saw my Dad and Sam carrying a brightly coloured gift, at the foot of my bed. They both smiled broadly.
"Happy birthday sweetie. Mum had to go to work but she said to say happy birthday also." Dad explained. I nodded my understanding. Sam although, being more of an 'action man' closed the space between us and gave me a huge bear hug, almost lifting me of my bed, instead of the normal agenda of just wishing me a 'happy birthday'.
"Ok, Ok can I go back to sleep now?" I pleaded after what seemed forever. He laughed.
"Sure thing munchkin." He taunted, then released me from his bone crushing grip and left me to sleep, leaving the gift behind.
I looked at my alarm clock. Hmm, it's 7:30 and I have to meet Seth at 8:00, a few more minutes won't hurt. I rolled over and returned to the comforting depth of sleep, but was shortly, rudely awoken by someone jumping on the end of my bed. I peeped over the covers, quite startled and was relieved to see my favourite hazel eyed, black haired and russet skinned boy eyeing me cautiously and creeping closer. He looked as if he was going to pounce. Speaking of which, did I mention we had telepathy? He towered over me and I had no escape, using one hand to hold back my arms and the other to tickle me torturously. I squealed and laughed so hard I was crying.
"Ok! Ok! Mercy! Mercy!" I panted extremely breathless. He laughed obviously finding my defeat utterly hilarious. "Is this supposed to be my birthday present? Because if it is, I want a new one!" I demanded. He grinned.
"No this isn't it; I've got something way bigger planned. Remember, it's my birthday too." He explained, still grinning.
"How could I forget? Happy birthday! Now let me up." I added seriously. He did as I told him and I went to make my bed but doubled back and pinned him against the wall.
"Who let you in!" I demanded, planning my revenge on whoever it was. He smirked.
"I have my connections." He replied calmly. I glared at him.
"Meaning Sam?" I concluded, not at all surprised, Sam was always doing things to annoy me. He grinned, again.
"Basically. Now hurry up and get ready, we're meeting the guys at Jacob's." He explained as he ducked out from my arms.
"What about the girls?" I wondered, hoping they would be there to share the surprise.
"Well Kim and Annelie are coming but only because Jared and Embry will be there." He laughed, "When I told them what we were doing they went so pale I thought they would faint!" I grinned at the thought. "But then I told them the guys would be there and they agreed. Honestly, everyone but Jared and Embry can see it!" I laughed again at the obsession my friends had with the two clueless boys. "And Leah and Emily have to study for half yearlies so they aren't coming for the surprise, but they will be there at the bonfire tonight." He added.
"Ok, that's good then. But you still haven't told me what we're doing." I implied, hoping he'd tell me. The guys had been talking about it for a week but they insisted on keeping it secret. He looked at me and shrugged.
"You'll find out soon." He teased. "C'mon! Get a move or we'll be late. Oh, and wear something old that you can get dirty without throwing a tantrum." He taunted and mimicked me when I'm in a mood. I scowled. "And bring something nicer for the bonfire tonight." He quickly added as I shoved him out the door.
"Won't be long!" I shouted through the door. I turned and stared at my wardrobe debating about what I should wear when I noticed the still unwrapped present sitting on my bed. I sat down and opened it finding a gorgeous dress, gold gladiator sandals and a misty lilac pendant. I stared at the presents' contents in awe and examined the dress, it was a sort of violet colour and had a black sash just above the hips and flowed down to about the knees. I was definitely wearing it tonight. I put the clothes in a bag along with some makeup then went to my wardrobe, pulled out an outfit that I wouldn't throw a tantrum over and went out to ask Seth. I held out to him a green khaki coloured long sleeve shirt and a pair of cut off shorts.
"Is this ok?" I asked for his opinion. He nodded.
"Perfect." He answered. I ducked back into my room and hastily got changed, I looked myself over in the mirror; I was of Indian descent, like most of the people in the Res. My skin was a russet colour and I had soft brown eyes. People said I was 'long and gangly', and they said the same for Seth. Instead of having black hair like the others I had long brown curls, that seemed to be extra curly today. I pulled my hair back into a ponytail and rushed back out the door, grabbing my bag on the way then went into the kitchen to say goodbye to Dad.
"Bye Dad, thanks so much for the present! It's perfect!" I said gratefully.
"Don't act so surprised I can be cool you know!" He laughed. I eyed him suspiciously. "Ok, your Mum bought it." He admitted. I laughed.
"Thought so, but it's still a win. So I'll see you at the bonfire tonight?" I asked. He nodded and waved as Seth and I continued out the front door.
"You look after her Seth!" He added quickly. Obviously he was in on it, great my Dad knows and I don't.
Sam was playing with my Golden Retriever, Teddy. He is about 3 now and he loves playing football, it's quite amusing watching him tackle the guys. I looked at Teddy then at Seth with pleading eyes, he seemed to understand me.
"Fine but he will have to stay at Jacob's with Toby, where we are going isn't a great place for dogs." He explained. Hmm, so where we are going dogs aren't aloud and I am going to get my clothes dirty. Nope, I have no idea.
We got in Sam's car and he drove us to Jacob's. Living in a 5 mile radius of everyone in the Reservation had its perks as it only took a few minutes to get any where. I let Teddy out and he happily bounded around with Toby, Jacob's Labrador, I smiled at their energy and went to get out too join in but was stopped by Seth. He looked at me seriously.
"Now, I'm going to have to blind fold you." He explained slowly, he knew I hated not being able to see. I looked at him, totally shocked.
"What? Why?" I cried hysterically. Now I was really scared as to what it was that we were doing. He smirked at me.
"Don't worry I'll be holding your hands the whole time, nothing is going to happen." He explained trying to get me to go with it. I sighed.
"Fine! But why do you have to do it now?" I asked.
"Because." He replied shortly. I scowled and huffed but let him tie the blindfold over my eyes and lead me into the house.
I was greeted by a loud chorus of 'Happy Birthday' and I jumped back in surprise not expecting it. They all laughed.
"Group Hug!" Embry (I think) shouted. I heard a lot of shuffling as they all tried to get to me first. I was almost crash tackled to the ground and I could barely breathe so I couldn't tell them to get the hell off! I could hear Seth laughing next to me so gripped his hand even tighter.
"Ow!" I heard him yell. "Ok guys you can let her go now." He laughed. They released me and I tried my hardest to punch at least one of them, although I failed dismally and probably looked like a complete spaz.
"Ok we have to go now, we'll do presents tonight." Jacob shouted over the commotion that had arisen. I heard a squeaking noise get closer then felt someone grasp my hand.
"Happy Birthday Ell." Billy greeted me. I smiled and leant down to hug him. Jacob's Dad was one of my Dads' best friends and he had always been like an uncle to me.
"You lot better get going if you want the good weather to last." He said as he herded us out the door.
"Bye Billy!" I shouted as I was led away. I didn't get a response but I suspect he waved. Annoyed to still be left in the dark I shouted at the group, "Does someone want to tell me where we are going?" Although I already knew the answer.
"Definitely not!" I heard Annelie and Kim say simultaneously, both speaking for the first time. I gave up trying and laughed along with the others as Seth led us on.
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