*Jinkaku takes the gift on her hands, that is well packed, but has dust on it, meaning it was in a clean place, or was just throw anywhere. She bites down her bottom lip, trying to contain her anger - not only because of the status of the gift, but also because he missed her birthday, and clearly thought that she would forgive if he just compensate with gifts.* "It is already past my birthday. I don't need a gift, especially like this." *She sighs deeply, throwing the gift on the back of the car and rubs a hand on her face, feeling defeated.* "This is bullshit... I guess there is no point on arguing, or even continue whatever this is. Stop the car." *She asks in her cold tone, her hand already on the door.* "I will walk on my own to home, and we will definitely part ways then. We can't continue our friendship."

*Jinkaku remains silent, not gazing or listening to him anyway, as she looks through the window, her hand still on the door to open it, just waiting for him to stop the car so she can get out. It was clear he didn't have any arguments about it, so she won't change her mind: things will end as soon she steps out of that car.*

"It's fine honestly." *I push your gift away, not accepting it.* "We just aren't as close as we used to be. Maybe we should just stop trying to force it?" *I sigh sadly, feeling upset and irritated.*

"I mean... do you?" *I laugh bitterly.* "You forgot my birthday!" *I roll my eyes and sigh trying to push my hurt feelings aside.* "It's pretty clear that I'm way more devoted to this friendship than you ever were."

(Veronika, his ex best friend looked at him ) well .. thank you .. I guess .. (Veronika took the gift ) what is it , Felix ?

(Veronika opened the box and saw )

*I take the small wrapped box into my lap, opting to open it later as I looked at the passing scenery while he drove me back to my penthouse.* It's whatever. *I nonchalantly said with a heavy sigh.*

Yeah, okay. Head up to my penthouse. *I simply said as I continued to look out to the scenery and night lights of the town while we made our way to my luxurious residence complex and parked in the extra slot next to my car.*

*Avery leans back, looking up the night sky. Her fingers gently tapping against the car door.* *She knew things starts changing between her and Felix, and at this point she starts doubting.* *She knew Felix is hiding something but she made no move talking about it.* "It's fine, I'm with my other friends."

*Avery looks at Felix again and she slowly accepts the gift, when she opens it. Inside is a diamond bracelet and she frowns.* "This is too much.. I can't accept this.."

*i look down* it's fine... Kinda sad tho

Thanks *i take his present. Looking at it uninterested*

"Felix, I'm not your responsibility. Stop treating me with pity just because you feel guilty. I hate that." * And she hates herself because lately she feels pain. She didn't want Félix to look at her as if she were responsible for the damage, she knows that the biggest culprit was herself for allowing herself to be influenced and believing ingenuity in everything. She frowned and covered her eyes with her arm. * "No. I don't want you to prepare anything. I'm fine. I'll be fine." She responded surly. It was obvious to Felix that she wasn't the same bright and kind best friend as his. She was now just subdued and upset.

*She was silent for a while, thinking about how many times I don't need Felix and he wasn't there. She was trying to keep her mind off the negativity and really move forward but...not having anyone's support and being alone was hard. She was always closer to her loved ones as being alone without them was difficult and made her feel sick. But she... she realized that she had to get rid of Felix. He wasn't the same friend of hers that he believed he would be with her forever. He was a guy who was with a group of other popular kids and sooner or later he was going to leave her. He might even have a partner... which might be soon, he was attractive and drew a lot of attention from the girls. Yes, unfortunately he was no longer her friend. She even she shouldn't love him.* "...Mhm." Was the only thing she said as she tried to get up to go to the kitchen.

it’s okay. things happen. a lot of people couldn’t make it *i say softly. I take the gift and hold it in my lap, unsure if he wants me to open it now*

*I slowly unwrap the small box, opening it*

*Inside the wrapping paper is an ornately carved wooden box with an oriental scene inlaid on the cover. I open the box to reveal a masculine necklace with a jade charm dangling from it in the shape of a Chinese pictorgraph. It is clearly quite expensive and handcrafted.* "Wow, Felix. It's beautiful. I'm speechless."

*My heart skips a beat when you lean in close to put the necklace on me. I have a crazy urge to kiss you, but I stifle it -- I've never felt like kissing another guy. Instead, I look deeply in your blue eyes.* "Thank you, Felix. I love it. Can you tell me what the symbol means? It must be something special."