The Birthday Date

Serena shook her head side to side, crossing her arms tightly over her chest as she stubbornly resisted Paige's persistent, enthusiastic prodding. "I mean it, Paige. Why start a friendship when it wouldn't lead anywhere? I really don't want to lead anyone on, and I definitely don't have the energy for this."

"Oh, sweetheart," Paige cooed, stepping right into Serena's personal space and grabbing h