May 29th. My twentieth birthday. Today when I woke up, that was one of the first thoughts that came to my mind. I'm not sure why actually, it was hardly important considering the current situation. I know I mentioned it to Jay at one point...I think. But if I did I doubt he would have remembered.

But I could'nt help but think that I should at least treat myself to something. It's not everyday you turn twenty. I'm not talking exspensive dinners or that crap, just something I have'nt done in a while like go to the movies or anything really. I've never really liked birthday parties. Regular parties, as long as they don't get out of hand sure. Wedding parties, they can be pretty nice and I always feel good going to them, but birthday parties? Well, I never minded going to parties for other, but I prefer to celebrate aging with my family.

...God. I feel like that made me out to be a stuck up bitch.

A knock came to my door which brought me out of my thoughts. It was comming from the hallway. I glanced at the time on my phone and then stood up and answered it. I was'nt going to let paranoia get the best of me. Jay was next door so if something did happen I would make sure to make enough noise to alert him.

I opened the door just enough to reveal a young, male member of the hotel staff.

"Um, hi?"

" Kralie?"

"Yeah, that's me", I nodded, opening the door a little wider.

"This came for you", the man handed me a white envelope and I took it before he walked away to do whatever duties he had next. I could have sworn I heard him whistle, 'I Will Survive'.

I closed the door of my room and looked at the envelope and a smile twitched when I saw the handwritting. It was Alex's. It might not have been a call but it was something. Admitably his handwritting was a bit messy but I did'nt care.

I opened it up and pulled out a birthday card. It was'nt anything fancy, just plain white with multi-coloured balloons on the front of it say, 'Happy Twentieth Birthday'. On the inside Alex had just wrote, 'Happy Birthday Sis. When all this is over I'll buy you a drink. Love Alex'. I could'nt stop my smile from spreading as I read it.

A faint knock came from the door leading to Jay's room.

"Hey Rebecca, who was at the door?", I heard from the otherside as I went to unlocked the door and opened it.

"Just staff. Alex actually remembered my birthday", I said with a faint smile.

"Oh, well...Happy Birthday then Rebecca", Jay said with a half smile.

"Thanks. So what are the plans for today? Stalk Alex again?", I asked. Ever since we went to Amy's house, Jay and I have been stalking Alex a bit. Well, mostly Jay. I stay behind and hope Jay does'nt do anything stupid. He's actually not the best at stalking.

Come to think of it as a detective he...well, he's not THE worst, I mean he did manage to find my phone number when he called me to look at my brother's tapes with him. It's just he's not too good at being stealthy.

"Well, yeah. I'll just go on my own after breakfast".

"Are you sure that's a good idea? If he spots you he'll be pissed if he spots you", I pointed out to him.

"True, but I'm a faster runner then you so if I have to I'll have a better chance out running him", Jay responded back. "Besides, I know one route Alex goes along. So I think I'm close to figuring out where he lives".

"Really?". I was surprised to hear this from Jay, but I was'nt going to complain.

I ate breakfast with Jay in his room, only going back to mine after he was finished and went to go stalk Alex.

...Alex seems to be stalked a lot. Does'nt he?

Anywho, when I came back to my room I saw an envelope near my door. By the looks of it, it had been pushed under it. More then likely during breakfast since I'm sure I would have noticed before then. I picked it up and opened it, surprised to see another birthday card. It was a pale blue one, and showed a cartoon person holding a bottle of champaign. It said on the front of it in a gold colour, 'Another year older, so let's have a drink...'. I opened it and read the rest of the message. '...one for every year so let's make it twenty'.

I could'nt deny that it was kinda funny. I looked to see who it was and was surprised to see it was from Tim. I furrowed my brows a bit and thought. How did he know my birthday? I doubt I ever mentioned it to him. Though thinking about it now, chances were he may have been routing through my stuff when I was asleep and I did have my birthday set on my phone's calender.

Well, ignoring how weird it was it was still a nice gesture from Tim. I put it inside Alex's card and put them in my notebook. It would keep them both perfectly safe, which was good because I considered them birthday presents.

I looked outside the window and saw that the weather looked pretty good, and I might as well do something on my birthday. Right?

So I grabbed some cash and left a note for Jay incase he came back before I did and left. I just wrote down that I would be gone for a while and if he came back before me to ring me.

So, for the rest of the day I walked around town. I was surprised I did'nt run into Alex or Jay. Perhaps Alex went to Rosswood Park? I hope not. The thought mademe cringe a little. I did'nt really do too much that day other then walking. I just bought a slice of cake for some lunch (well, what's a birthday without a cake? Well, still a birthday but you know you want the cake!). I also treated myself and bought a book. It was a fantasy adventure, involving the seven deadly sins. The main character setting out on a quest to free herself from one of the patron demons of sin.

It was a better adventure then my one that's for certain.

It was about evening when I came near the bench I had met Tim at and where we had our first kiss. I looked around a bit before I sat down on it.

To be honest I was hoping Tim would show up, Jay had to follow Alex so I could'nt really wish for my brother here but I figured I could wish for Tim. I sat there for at least half an hour before I decided to just leave. But before I could sit up I heard,

"Is the birthday girl happy?"

I turned my head around and saw Tim. He was'nt using a crutch now but I could clearly see he was limping still as he moved to sit down on the bench.

"Yeah. Thanks", I said with a smile. "How did you know it was my birthday anyway?"

"I have my ways", Tim answered with a faint smirk.

"Right", I said rolling my eyes a little, but my smile did'nt vanish. "So how's your leg. It seems better then last time I saw you".

"It's getting kinda better. I don't have to use a crutch at least, but I'll be limping for a while. I would'nt have thought Alex could be strong enough to actually hold up that rock". I chuckled a little but frowned a little when I thought of something.

"Hey Tim. Not to spoil the moment, but what are you going to do when you find Alex?" Tim tensed a little and his fists clenched a little before he said,

"Look I know he's your brother Rebecca, but you can't trust him".

"What do you-"

"I can't explain but you can't trust Alex. He's...let's change the subject", Tim muttered. I clenched my jaw shut a little, surpressing the urge to press on. I probably should have but I did'nt want to make the moment awkward.

"Okay, um...There's something I've been meaning to ask actually. There's this guy with a black mask, and a red frowny face on it. Do you know him...or her?" Tim nodded.

"Yeah, I know him and before you ask I'm not saying who it is".

"Fine", I sighed a little and leaned my forehead on Tim's shouldor. "Thanks for the card by the way. Made me smile".

"No problem. Thought I should get you something", Tim the shouldor my head was'nt on. "Did you get anything from Alex?"

"Card too", I responded and Tim nodded.

We just stayed like that for the rest of the evening. It was peacefull, and warm. It felt good to have these moments with Tim. I just wish it was'nt happening with all of this crazyness. Y'know, just us in college, studyin'. That sort of thing.

It was getting pretty dark by the time the moment was ruined by Jay ringing me. After I answered the call and told Jay I'd be back in a couple of minutes, I sighed and said,

"I got to get going now".

"Right, just one thing first". Tim put a hand on my shouldor and pulled me in for a small kiss which lasted a little more then a minute I think before he pulled away. "Remember what I said about Alex", he murmured before standing up.

"And again, happy birthday".

Date: 05/29/10

Time: 22:44

Well, today was my twentieth birthday today.

I got a card from Alex, and Tim too. After Jay came back from following Alex he gave me one too. He even brought a slice of cake for each of us. I told him he did'nt have to but he said it was only fair since I did the same for his birthday a while back.

I ran into Tim today too. He does'nt need his crutch anymore but he's still limping.

I asked about the man whom I shall refer to as Hoodie. Tim does know him but won't say his name. Could he be someone I already know?

Also, Tim said I should'nt trust Alex but he would'nt give a reason.

After that we just stayed in each other's company untill I had to go, but Tim did give me a kiss goodbye.

Rebecca Kralie.

Today, I listened to a new Vocaloid song by Mothy (look up his songs, they're great!), Escape of the Witch, Salmhofer. Even though the actual story of the song has nothing in common really with Rebecca, when I listen to it I can't help but imagine Rebecca is singing her own version of the song about running for her life and the trauma as a child she does'nt remember and how everything is messed up. Maybe I'll do it someday? Here's the link the song with English subtitles if you want to listen.

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