The blue frosting became grayish in the middle.

Nobody cared.

When it was time to cut it, Callum placed a small envelope beside Sadie’s plate.

Inside was a handwritten note: I’m sorry I made you wonder whether you mattered.

You are my favorite person to come home to.

I am learning how to show it.

Sadie read it slowly.

“I knew you liked me,” she said, “but I didn’t know if you remembered the party.”