Chapter 28

He hated everything. He hated life. He hated his room. He hated this car, even though it was brand new. He hated how the damn night was mocking him with how clear it was. It was the best time for a party, yet he couldn't enjoy it. Instead, he had to fake being happy at the party that his family had for him just so he could get through the day.

"Miki," Geo called for his friend. "Please tell me you're up for some practice. I need to beat someone up."

"Like hell you'd be able to beat me up," she teased. "But this late at night? Aren't you going to be trying to stay in your room and hide out as soon as it hits midnight?"

He was planning on doing that. And it was already 11pm. But there was no way he could be at the packhouse right then. Not with him still there.

"It's just going to be the community center, and then back home," he told her. "Please, Miki? For my birthday?"

"Alright," she said. "But you better tell me what the hell pissed you off this close to your birthday. I need to know