Thread: Words left unsaid || Distracting Creamy Lips

Happy birthday! It was probably the hundredth time she had heard that phrase since she woke up that morning. And every time she greeted the person with a smile and a 'thank you'. She had to admit, she didn't really know what the big deal was about birthdays in general. Sure, being alive was a gift and it was nice to celebrate it every once in a while, but it really wasn't necessary to celebrate it with this many people. She would have preferred being with a few close friends laughing in the corner of some casual restaurant. But Jeremy insisted on throwing her a huge party at a nice restaurant. And even more, he booked the entire place just for her and her friends. She argued with him at first, telling him that she would just like something small and that he didn't need to go through all that trouble for her, but he wouldn't have it. Eventually, she just gave up and let him throw the party he wanted. Maggie Royce turned her head to face her boyfriend as he hung up the phone. Though she had been talking to her friends while Jeremy was on the phone, she did make an effort to listen to every bit of his conversation. She smiled at the thought of Tyler coming tonight. She really didn't get to spend nearly as much time with him as she used to, now that she was dating... someone that wasn't him. And then another thought occurred to her. By hearing Jeremy's half of the conversation, she knew that Tyler had been talking about his mystery girl again. The thought made her wince ever so slightly. But another part of her, a more sensible part, knew that she should be happy for him. She had found someone else and tried her best to move on, and it was good that he had finally found someone for himself. Though, she couldnt help but wonder who this girl was. What was she like? Did she know her? Had Tyler and her been friends for a long time, or had they just met? If Tyler had known her for a long time that meant Maggie probably knew who she was as well. It would be quite a surprise if Tyler had managed to know somebody that he never once introduced or mentioned to Maggie, considering how long they had known each other. Im going to the bathroom, she told Jeremy before making her escape. She found the room and quickly went inside. She leaned against the door and breathed a deep sigh of relief. Finally, she was alone. She just needed a minute, one minute away from the crowd, from all the noise. A small smile graced her lips. She loved her friends and enjoyed spending time with them, but she wasnt one who liked big parties or huge crowds. She walked over to the sink and decided that washing her face would be a good way to freshen up. Her waist-length black hair soaked up little water droplets near the sides of her face. Her hazel green eyes stared at her own reflection in the mirror, watching as water slid down her cheeks to her chin, and then plop down into the sink. Happy twenty fifth birthday Maggie, she mumbled to herself. I hope its a great one. Stepping out of the bathroom, she immediately looked around the room, trying to locate Jeremy. Instead, she found the man she had been waiting to see all night. Tyler! She practically ran up to him and threw her arms around him in a warm embrace. Im glad you could make it.