AN: No real plot, just wanted to explore the characters in this situation. Civilian lives, Dub names.

Serena woke up just as her alarm was ringing. She jumped out of bed and had her outfit ready for today, it was going to be a good day. After getting ready for work in record time, she checked her phone and saw a few text messages from her friends. She also had a missed call from her mother and decided she should call her back.

"Hello?"

"Hey mom. I saw your call. I didn't get up til a few minutes ago though. What's up?"

"Well good morning to you too. Can't I call in to check in with my favorite daughter? Goodness Serena, you should be glad you have a mother who worries so much about you."

"Sorry…"

"Well enough of that, how's my baby girl? Are you excited?"

"Well yeah, today is like a mile stone in my life right? Actually I was thinking, and if it's not too much of an inconvenience, of stopping by later today. Did you make me a cake?"

"You're coming over? What about going out with the girls later on? I mean I'd love for you to come over, but I thought you had plans already?"

"Oh well yeah that's still on. Actually since it is my birthday, they're letting me off work early today. Its my boss' gift, so I have time to drive into town and I don't have to meet the girls 'til after 7. I think I'll be there by 4, and I can stay there a while since me and the girls aren't heading out till later. Is that fine?"

Ilene laughed at her daughter's antics. She was still a whirlwind and in constant motion, but that's why she loved her.

"Okay sweetie. I'll see you later. Have a good day! Mommy loves you, and happy birthday!"

"Thanks, love you too. Bye!"

Serena took one last look at herself and gave herself a thumbs up. It was still early enough and decided she could stop by Lita's for a free birthday latte.

At Lita's café, the Café Callisto, Serena found her friends Rei Lita and Amy waiting for her with a cupcake. Lita was the first to run up to Serena and engulf her in a hug. Serena was then hugged by Amy and then Rei who tried to shake her off. Serena was having none of this; she held onto Rei longer and finally let her go with a squeeze.

"Birthday cupcake and latte for the birthday girl. On the house. Of course, your real present comes later tonight" Lita said with a sly wink.

Amy then interrupted Serena's quizzical look at Lita.

"I'm really sorry but I won't be able to stay out all night with you guys. I have a residency meeting with the board of the directors where I'm interning. They're basically doing a performance review, but unfortunately they scheduled me for an 8am."

Serena understood, Amy had med school stuff that tend to that could not be missed. "It's okay, I'm glad you're still coming out with us though!"

"I wouldn't miss your birthday celebrations for those snobby doctors. But just so we get enough quality time tonight, we should meet up after 8 because I know someone wants to pre-game before heading out the bar" Amy said as she turned to look at Lita. Lita just shrugged. She had a high tolerance for alcohol and she wasn't going to buy ten drinks at the bar when she could get a good buzz at home and then continue from there. She had a system all figured out.

Just then Serena remembered she still had to get to work, she didn't want to abuse birthday privileges from her boss. Serena worked at a fashion magazine with Mina. Mina of course was an emerging model. She had been scouted in high school for the Victoria's Secret Pink line and was edging her way into couture. Serena was behind the scenes. She was dragged into the business because they both wanted to meet celebrities but Serena took a liking to design. She had gone to community college for two years and received a degree in design, with a job at Moda Vogue already lined up after having had an internship.

Serena was about a block away when she almost ran into a man who was yelling into his cell phone.

"That expense report was due last night and I still have yet to hear from you Andrews! I will not tolerate incompetency"

Serena knew that voice. "Kev?"

"Serena!"

She ran into him as he scooped her up into his famous bear hug. "Kevin put me down!"
Serena was excited but remembered she was being lifted and spun around in public.
"Serena my flight just came in this morning, I wouldn't miss my baby sister's 21st birthday. "

"Kev I'm so glad you came! Call me for lunch, I have to run because I'm already late late late"

She ran off towards her building, arriving at her desk right before her boss came in to wish her happy birthday. So far, her day was off to a perfect start.

More AN:

This originated as a one shot, but it has turned into a few chapters. It won't be longer than 4 or 5, but yes, this one is happening. I have sort of lost my muse for FFYL, but I promise to not abandon it. Anyway thanks for reading, this is just the introduction and reviews are always welcome.