This morning you were willing to do literally anything to avoid going to work. Just to stay with Leon while he was warm, cozy, and sleepy in bed on your third anniversary. But you couldn't miss a day of work, so all you had to do was hide your gift for him better and kiss him on the cheek before you left, softly, so he could sleep longer.

The day dragged on unbearably long. You watched the hand of the clock, only forgetting about it when Leon texted you. You were both busy, but you made time for each other.

And in the evening, already close to eight, when you managed to cope with the endless evening traffic, you tiredly, but with relief open the door. You undress and walk inside, only to catch Leon cooking... cake.

A smile crept onto your lips of its own accord.

“Honey?”

Leon turns to you abruptly, taking off his headphones and smiling, letting his surprise be ruined.

lI didn’t have enough time,” he walks over to you and gives you a hug, kissing your cheek. “Happy anniversary.”