Leila and Greeley talked, discussing what they could do for his birthday. Leila asked, "What do あなた want for your birthday, Greeley?" He replied, "I would like to spend the 日 with you, my friend." She said, "I know that, but I mean what do あなた want as a gift?" He said, "A simple card will be fine. あなた don't have to get me anything special." She said, "But you're my friend, and あなた gave me a great gift for my birthday in March. I have to return the favor." He said, "All right. Surprise me." She said, "I'll figure something out." After a pause, Greeley said, "My mother will be baking a cake." Leila said, "That's wonderful. What's a birthday without cake?" He said, "That's what I'm saying. It's going to be chocolate." She said, "That's your favorite, right?" He said, "That's right." She then asked, "What do あなた want to do for your birthday?" He said, "I don't know yet." She said, "Well, your birthday is in three days. あなた need to decide quickly." He said, "Don't worry. I'll figure it out." Greeley didn't figure out anything, but Leila did. She learned that the band, New Religion, was going to be giving an outdoor concert. With help from her aunt and uncle, she bought two tickets. This would be perfect for Greeley.
The first 日 of spring was approaching. Leila and Greeley were on Spring Break. Leila said, "It doesn't seem possible that we're going to be finished with our first 年 of college in less than two months." He said, "I know." She said, "It's also hard to believe that my dog, Paul, is not a 子犬 anymore. He's fully grown." Greeley said, "They grow up very quickly." She said, "They really do. I also can't believe that my birthday is coming up. It's the first 日 of spring this year, March 20. I'm going to be eighteen." Greeley said, "Happy Birthday." She said, "Thank you." Knowing that she had フレンズ that she didn't have to say "I thought we were friends" to gave Leila comfort. She also knew that she didn't have to have a romantic relationship to complete her. She has and supportive aunt and uncle and great friends. Because of that, she's not lonely at all.
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