"You know I'm Phoenix's cousin?" I asked with a smile. "Of course, I'm dating Jacob, remember? Jacob mentioned Joey, Phoenix, Anna, and Bella were coming up for your birthday party this weekend. Nice dodge on being a human glowstick, by the way," Claire laughed. "Did you want to come over after school, and we could talk about it more then? The twins are coming over, and my Dad offered to barbeque for us," I whispered. I wanted to avoid inviting Vince and Tristan over for this conversation. I loved the guys; they were great friends, but I wasn't ready to share this part of my life with them... yet. "I'm in; I will meet you after your Drama class. Ms. Ashcroft ends her class later than the other teachers last period. I'll hang with Raven until you and River are done," Claire responded wi