Brielle’s POV “Have you given any thought to how you want to celebrate your birthday?” Laura asked as the class teacher stepped out of the room, leaving behind a noisy, bustling classroom that had left me feeling drained. I let out a sigh before replying, “I haven’t really had a chance to think much about it. Do you have any ideas in mind?” With a playful bat of my eyelashes, Laura erupted into laughter. “I have no plans actually, you know it’s your eighteenth birthday and I think you will be super excited about it, that’s why I am eager to know how you plan on celebrating your day,” Laura said and we both stood up from our desks, walking out of the class. "I'm not bothered about my birthday, to be honest. I even forgot about it, you know. I can't seem to get excited about it, maybe b

