Jasmine's POV
Soft lips pressed against my cheek, followed by arms wrapping around my shoulders in an enthusiastic embrace.
I stirred from sleep, disoriented and drowsy, only to discover Ebony's beaming face hovering over mine. "Happy birthday to me!" she declared, her eyes dancing with excitement.
A groan escaped my lips as I sank back into the pillow. "Ebony... I was supposed to be the one waking you up."
She burst into laughter, completely unrepentant. "Well, you've never been great at mornings," she pointed out with a shrug.
I pushed myself upright, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. "I had this entire plan to sneak into your room at dawn, but you've completely ruined my surprise."
