Kean stretched and yawned, his tail thumping against the floor with excitement. Today was his birthday! He waited eagerly, imagining the pats on his head and the chorus of happy voices. But as the morning turned into afternoon, no one seemed to notice. Neo and Koli were busy playing tug-of-war, and Brian dozed peacefully in his corner. No birthday greetings, no treats—nothing to mark the special day.
With a heavy sigh, Kean curled up by the window, watching the world go by outside. He started to wonder if everyone had forgotten about him. The thought stung, and his tail drooped sadly.
Suddenly, he heard a shuffle behind him. He turned, and there was Nar, grinning wide, holding a little homemade party hat. “Come on, Kean! There’s something you need to see!”
With curiosity building, Kean followed Nar to the backyard. To his surprise, he saw all his friends gathered around, tails wagging with excitement. Balloons and treats were scattered everywhere, and a delicious aroma filled the air. “Happy Birthday, Kean!” they cheered, their voices filling the yard.