Scarlet ran up the stairs to her apartment door, scrambling around in her bag for her keys. As she puts her key into the lock she hears a noise coming from inside of her home. She stands outside for a second, trying to decide whether to go in, call the cops or a friend.

“Shit” She slides her hand into her pocket for her phone and dials her best friends number.

“Hema? I think theres someone in my apartment” Her voice shook

“Where are you?” Hema answered

“I’m outside the bloody door, I can hear someone walking around in there, and…” She puts her ear to the door. “Whoever it is has got my stereo on!”

“What they listening to?” Hema seemed to whisper

“What kind of a question is that? Hema I’m shitting myself here…” She moves her face back against the door again “Its Bikini Kill” Scarlet sounded shocked

“Have you got your ear to the door? What else can you hear?” Her friend seemed to be asking some strange questions.

“I don’t know Hema, look you’re acting crazy. I’m calling the police before these Riot Girl robbers finish their party in my flat” Scarlet was fast running out of patience with her best friend of 6 years.

“Wait! Before you do tell me what you can hear. For me?” Hema seemed amused

“Oh for fucks sake!” Scarlet gently leant against her door again and she heard it.

“What can you hear Scar?” Hema laughed

“Happy Almost Birthday To You, Happy Almost Birthday To You, Happy Almost Birthday Dear Scarlet, Happy ALMOST Birthday To You”

“Open the door you stupid idiots” Scarlets face beamed in relief as her door opened, and she was faced with her closest friends, a birthday cake and a pile of presents.