• “Ya that would be fun” Serbian says as she walks out of her room, phone in hand.
    “I can’t wait till this weekend Serbian.” Kendra says on the other side of the line.
    “Happy Birthday, Serbian!” Her brother Rick says as he snatches her phone from her and starts running.
    “Give that back!” Serbian yells as she runs after her brother. Rick stop and look back and sees his sister running after him.
    Sticking his tongue out at her, and lifts the phone to his hear answering in a girly voice, “This weekend is going to be totally awesome.”
    Kendra starts laughing as she said, “Hello Rick.” Rick was about to answer when all of the sudden Serbian pounces on him making him fall to the ground. She rips her phone out of Ricks hand and sticks her tongue out at him.
    Putting her phone up to her ear she says, “Sorry about that my stupid brother took my cell.”
    Kendra starts to laugh and answers, “Ya, I can tell.”
    Walking away from her brother Serbian says, “So I’m getting ready to leave, and where did you say we were going to meet?”
    “At the cafe remember?”
    “I’m blond, and you expect me to remember that?”
    Kendra starts to laugh and answers, “You got that right.”
    “Serbian, get in here and finish cleaning this up.” Her mom calls out
    Rolling her eyes, she calls back moving the phone from her ear, “Ok, I’ll be there in a second.” Putting her phone back to her ear she says “Sorry I got to go, my mom wants me to finish cleaning what I started. So, see you there.”
    “Ok, bye.” Kendra said as she hangs up. Serbian pulls her phone away from her ear and slides it close. As she turns around she slips her phone in her pocket. She walks over to the pile of stuff that she swept up before Kendra called. Grabbing the broom and dust pan she sweeps the trash in the dustpan and dumps it in the trash. Walking to her room she grabs her backpack and turns to leave when she sees Rich in the doorway.
    “Can I come with you?” Rick asks.
    Serbian walks over to Rick and lifts her hands to pitch Ricks cheeks, moving his face all over she says, “You’re so cute.”
    Rick slaps her hands away and says, “I’m serious. You always go out with your friends and I like never get to go out.”
    Serbian puts her hands on her hips and answers, “Why don’t you go find Garret or Jordon?”
    Rolling his eyes he answers, “Can’t I spend time with my sister on her birthday?”
    “No.” Rick looks up into Serbian’s eyes and does a puppy dog face. Serbian rolls her eyes and answers, “Fine, but you can’t flirt with Kendra.”
    “I don’t flirt with Kendra.” Rick says in denial.
    “Whatever floats your boat?” Serbian says as she pushes Rick out of the way.
    “Happy Birthday!” Jordan calls out as he runs up to his sister and gives her a big hug.
    “Thanks.” Serbian says as she tried to push him away.
    Jordan lets go of her and examines her, then says, “You’re going out with Kendra again, aren’t you?”
    Serbian rolls her eyes and answers, “She said she had something special planned for my birthday.”
    Jordan looks over at Rick and says, “And what is my cute little brother doing?”
    Rick walks out of Serbian’s doorway and answers, “I convinced Serbian to take me with her.”
    Jordan looks back at Serbian and says, “You never let me go with you.”
    Serbian grabs Jordan’s cheeks, squeezing them and says, “You’re not as cute as Rick is anymore.” Jordan reaches his hand over to Serbian’s sides and starts to tickle her. Serbian starts to jump around laughing and yells at Jordan to stop.
    Jordan stops and answers, “Well see you later little sis.” Then Jordan walk to the door grabbing his skateboard on his way out.
    Serbian turns to face Rick and says, “I’m not taking you until you get your phone and your shoes on.” Then Rick runs to his room to get all of his stuff. Serbian takes out her phone and calls Kendra.
    “Hello.” Kendra answers.
    “Chang of plans, Kendra.” Serbian says as she walks over to Rick’s room.
    “Like what kind of changes?” Kendra asks.
    “Like, I’m bringing Rich with me.” Serbian says saddened.
    “That’s Ok, Serbian.”
    Rolling her eyes she says, “Ok. We’ll be leaving here soon.”
    “I got to go see you when you get here.” Kendra said as she hangs up.
    Slipping her phone back in her pocket she calls over to Rick, “Come on I need to get going.”
    Rick pops out of his room yelling, “Ok I’m ready.”
    As they start to walk out the door Serbian calls out, “I’m going to meet Kendra and I’m taking Rich with me.”
    “Ok, have fun.” Her mom calls back. Then they walked out the door.

    When they got to the café Kendra was waiting outside. Rick called out, “Hi Kendra.” Kendra turned to where she heard the voice and sees then walking over.
    Kendra yelled back at Rick, “Hi.” When they got to the where Kendra was, Kendra gave Serbian a big hug as she wishes her a happy birthday.
    Looking around Serbian asks, “So where is the big surprise you were talking about?”
    “I planned a party for you.” Kendra says as she jumped up. Serbian turns pale and froze.
    Rick started laughing and says, “I don’t think Serbian is so thrilled about it.”
    “Come on Serbian it’s your 16 birthday, you know your sweet 16.”
    “I know but I’m not a party person.” Serbian says as she rubbs the back of her neck.
    “That is why I’m taking you shopping.”
    “Sh. . .”
    Serbian tries say when Rick jumped in and said, “shopping, the word is shopping.”
    Serbian glared at Rick and says, “I know what the word is!”
    Kendra grabs Serbian’s arms and says, “I know shopping isn’t your thing, considering you can with ragged jeans and a T shirt.”
    “I don’t do all of this party and dresses stuff.”
    Kendra rolls her eyes and says, “I don’t either, I’m emo remember, I wear Black skinny’s, tight striped shirt, and a choker.”
    “Then why are you planning me a party like this?”
    Kendra rolls eyes her eyes and replied, “I thought it would help you to be more open. And you’re mom kinda asked me to.”
    “What!? Really!? And you’re going with it.”
    “I thought it would help you?” Kendra answers in her defense.
    Serbian rolls her eyes and answers, “Whatever, so why are we going shopping?”
    “You don’t want to go to your own party looking like a mop.” Kendra answers
    “I don’t look like a mop!” Serbian says in protest.
    “Ya, Ok, whatever you say.” Kendra says sarcastically.
    Rick puts his hand on Serbian’s shoulder and says, “It’s not going to kill you to dress a little girlier for a change.”
    Rolling her eyes Serbian answers, “Fine, but just this ones.” Kendra starts to jump up and down in joy.
    “Let’s get going them.” Kendra says and she grabs Serbian’s hand and drags her away, with Rick assisting her.