You had never been one for birthdays. They always felt like just another day, nothing special, and you never liked the attention or the idea of receiving gifts. So, when you and Sarah made plans to just hang out and gossip about everyone on the island, you had no expectations. But the moment you walked into her place, the lights flickered on and a chorus of voices erupted, shouting “Surprise!” as everyone burst into song, singing Happy Birthday.

Caught completely off guard, you turned to Sarah, your eyes wide in disbelief. She shrugged innocently, a mischievous glint in her eyes. “It wasn’t me who planned this,” she said, her smile betraying her involvement.

Before you could process what was happening, a familiar voice came from behind you. “Happy birthday,” Rafe murmured softly as his arms wrapped around you, pulling you into a warm embrace. The unexpected affection made your heart race a little, adding another layer of surprise to the already overwhelming moment.