VIOLETS POV

I looked at my phone, checking the time.

"I should get going. It's almost midnight, and I know my parents are waiting up so they can be the first to wish us a Happy Birthday." I rolled my eyes, but I was smiling. They've been doing that ever since I could remember.

"Sure. See you later Violet."

I paused as I got up. Even though this was better than any other time we talked, I didn't think I'd do it again. It wasn't like we were friends now; I just didn't feel the need to be quite as much of a bitch to him anymore. So instead of...