Anji woke up with a heavy heart on her 15th birthday, ready to face her curse. She had spent restless nights, worried about what her curse could be.

Anji's family held a small celebration for her birthday. However, Anji wasn't focused on the cake or gifts. All she could think about was the curse.

She looked into the eyes of her family members, expecting them to change to an ocean blue. However, they all remained a deep brown, the same as always.

Anji felt a heavy disappointment. No royal blues, no gaze of azure, just the same familiar earthy brown. She excused herself, unable to control her tears.

At school, Anji walked the halls, scanning every face and eye color. Depression settled in as everyone's eyes remained their original color.

It seemed nobody truly cared for her, not even her family. She felt alone, walked alone, ate alone, and even cried alone.

Anji spent her lunch break on the roof, away from everyone. She didn't want anyone to see her tears, didn't want to be pitied or to bother anyone else.

However, her best friend, Millie, had been searching for her. Millie understood that Anji needed her, especially on this difficult day.

Millie found Anji on the rooftop, sitting alone and crying. She was shocked but quickly collected herself, approaching her best friend with concern.

Millie asked Anji what was wrong, but Anji just brushed her off, not wanting to worry her friend with her own problems.

Anji finally looked up at Millie, tears still streaming down her face. She expected to see Millie's usual grey eyes, but was met with a surprise.

Millie's eyes had turned a stunning shade of ocean blue. Anji was taken aback. She didn't know what to say, only able to stare in shock.

Millie, unaware of what had happened, just smiled back at Anji. She then presented Anji with a small wrapped gift and a homemade cake.

The next day, Anji woke up earlier than usual, excitement replacing her previous despair. She couldn't wait to see Millie again, to see those ocean blue eyes.

Anji was met with ocean blue eyes as she saw Millie in school. It was a comforting sight that eased her from the loneliness she was feeling.

Anji found comfort in Millie's eyes, seeing their ocean blue hue as a beacon of hope among a sea of unchanged eyes.

The thought of someone truly caring about her, of not being alone, filled Anji with a newfound warmth and happiness.

Millie was there, her ocean blue eyes a promising sign of love and friendship. The curse wasn't so bad after all; it had shown Anji that she mattered.

They spent the day together, doing everything best friends do. For the first time in a while, Anji felt happy, genuinely happy.

Anji's 15th birthday was a day she would never forget. It was the day she discovered that she was not alone, and that someone truly cared for her.

When the 24 hours were over, Millie's eyes returned to their normal grey. But to Anji, they still held the same warmth and affection as before.

Anji realized that it wasn't about the color of the eyes - it was the genuine feelings that mattered. She was more than grateful for Millie's friendship.

Anji and Millie's friendship grew even stronger after the curse. They spent every day together, sharing laughter, secrets, and loads of cake.

Anji learned a valuable lesson - that the ones who truly care may not always be obvious. But once identified, they are the ones who make life worth living.

Anji's 15th birthday was a turning point in her life. It was the day she received a curse, but it was also the day she found true friendship.

As Anji grew older, she often reminisced about her 15th birthday. It was a bitter-sweet memory, but it held a special place in her heart.

The curse ultimately became a blessing in disguise. Anji remembered the deep, ocean blue eyes of Millie, reminding her of the love she discovered that day.

The love she found wasn't in the form of a romantic partner, but in the form of a best friend who genuinely cared for her. She was grateful for Millie.

Anji never forgot the lesson she learned from the curse. She knew that the people who genuinely cared would always be there, even when they didn't have ocean blue eyes.

Anji's 15th birthday was more than just a special day - it was a stepping stone towards understanding love, friendship, and the value of genuine care.

As the years passed, Anji and Millie's friendship remained unbroken. Their bond, solidified by the curse, had grown into an everlasting connection of love and care.

With Millie by her side, Anji was never alone. She had someone who truly cared for her, and that mattered more to her than anything else.

Anji learned to treasure the simple and genuine friendships in her life. It was not the eyes but the hearts that spoke volumes about love and care.

Anji's curse on her 15th birthday wasn't just a curse. It was a lesson, a blessing, and a reminder of the power of true friendship.

In the end, Anji found love, not in romantic tales but in a bond of friendship, in the soothing comfort of ocean blue eyes, and in the warmth of genuine care.