A Halloway Toast

[KAELIA BRYNN HALLOWAY]

“You do know that I am not 18 yet,” I watch as she uncorks the bottle.

“Not in five days…” she responds, and when she notices my surprise she gives me a lopsided grin, “Really? Did you truly think I didn't know your birthday was coming up?”

A warm feeling resonates within me. I am at a loss for words. I mean it wasn't like I thought I was celebrating it this year given my c