12-17-2012, 02:42 AM
Jacob was trying to celebrate his 21st birthday, but his friends hadn't even bothered to show up. They were supposed to treat him to drinks at the hotel bar, eat at the restaurant adjacent to the lobby, and then go out clubbing. Jacob's blonde hair had been slicked back, showing off his violet eyes. Tights jeans and a tailored sheet with the top buttons left open were his birthday attire. He sighed, staring down at the chocolate cupcake with the single flickering candle. The only thing Jacob wished for was someone to spend his birthday with, but if felt like a waste of a wish. Still, the boy took a breath and blew out the flame. "Happy Birthday to me..."