Noah

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As I got downstairs, I walked in the direction of the kitchen to get a snack from the pantry because I didn’t want to go to school hungry.

When I opened the kitchen door, I was taken aback when I saw everyone gathered there. “Happy birthday, Noah!” They all chorused in unison, their voices filled with excitement.

I was still trying to understand what was happening when I heard a loud sound and then confetti was thrown at me.

My eyes darted across the room, trying to find Aiden. I knew he was the mastermind behind the plan even if he knew I didn’t want all that.

“Katie!”...