[Bovice]

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Holden woke up hearing birds chirping. "Well at least that's a nice way to wake up." He said rubbing his eyes. "I wonder what Solomon is gonna choose." He said as he got out of bed. He grabbed a few articles of clothing, and went into the bathroom. He took a quick shower. He got dressed after his shower and went to look for Solomon. He went to Solomon's room and gently knocked on the door. "Solomon?" He asked opening the door. "Well I guess your not in here." He said backing out of the room.

"Happy birthday Holden." Alicia said appearing behind Holden.
"Jesus," Holden jumped. "Hi Alicia and thank you." He said with a smile.
"So how does it feel to be twenty one?" She asked giving him a hug.
"It doesn't feel any different." He said hugging her back.
"Well wait till you get to be Solomon's age." She said with a giggle.
"Well I probably wont, if he doesn't give me an answer I'm going back home." Holden said blankly.
"Holden don't do that to yourself or him." Alicia said with a sigh.

"I either want to be with him fore eternity or not have been with him at all." He said as he started to walk down the hallway.
She sighed, "That's what I love about you Holden, you know what you want." She sighed again. "He's probably gonna be pissed that I'm telling you this but I was gonna offer to turn you today before any of this happened." She said knowing Solomon was listening.
"You were?" Holden asked surprised.
"Ya I was, but I'm not sure if I should." Alicia said looking down.
"Do it Alicia." Holden said offering her his neck.