"I'm so happy to see your beautiful face again!" Rue squeals when I get out of my dad's truck.
She hobbles over and jumps into my arms. I laugh since this isn't like Rue at all. She usually hates hugging people.
"We have a surprise for you!" Anna says, running over and taking my hand.
She practically drags me into my dad's apartment where I'm met with Leo's smiling face. "Surprise!" he smirks.
I look around in awe at the pink and purple balloons and streamers, a table that holds all my favorite snacks and a giant card it looks like everyone has signed.
"Wow, thanks guys!" I say, trying to seem grateful.
It's not that I'm not grateful, just not in the mood to smile. It feels like a chore. Work. I hate it.
Leo pulls me into his arms and hugs me tight. "I've missed you so much."
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