My head slowly starts to clear.
Today is my birthday.
I close my eyes very briefly.
Shit!
I think I messed up.
I fish my phone from my bag and I stare at the screen. I have twenty six missed calls from everyone. I didn't hear them because I left my bag on Gabriel's couch before I left to get dinner with him.
I look at Brent who is giving me a very disappointed look.
"I forgot today was my birthday." I mutter.
"Where are you coming from?"
"I..um.."
"Cami, don't lie to me. Where are you coming from so late at night?"
"I was with a friend." I stare at my toes. "We went to get dinner because I needed someone to talk to."
"What friend?"
I'm usually a terrible liar, so he'll definitely catch me on my lie. I decide that the truth is the easiest way out.
"It's Gabriel."
He shak
