Laird’s POV
"Welcome!"
Fenella shouted loudly alongside Jessy and Mike. All three of them popped small confetti until colorful papers scattered at Alan's house entrance. Alan, of course, immediately squealed, his mouth wide open and his eyes fluttering.
"Oh my, you guys set this up? What a surprise!" Alan exclaimed as he hugged each of them one by one. Fortunately, he only briefly hugged Fenella.
"Yes, of course, a surprise," I said skeptically, standing behind Alan.
"Of course. Successfully getting out of detention is something worth celebrating," Jessy cheered enthusiastically.
Mike grabbed a bottle of champagne and two clear glasses. Jessy also fetched three clear glasses for me and Fenella. She accepted the glass from Jessy, unlike me, who declined.
"No, thank you. I still have
