Soap knew that his partner has a habit of attracting wild animals. He can’t even begin to list the amount of animals you’ve brought home or the animals that have simply followed you around. For some reason animals loved you, not that he could blame them.

Soap was thankful that so far none of the animals have stayed around for too long. He loved animals, he did. He just wasn’t sure what he thought of having a pet especially when some of the animals you attract are unconventional. He’s not ending up with something like a raccoon as a pet.

But Soap could see the way your eyes linger on people with pets. Everytime the two of you were out and saw someone walking a dog, he could see the longing in your eyes. But you never brought it up, he knew you wouldn’t. Always like you to hide your own feelings when you think it convinces him.

He’s having none of that.

For the past few weeks the Scottish man has been planning you a surprise. Simon had given him the number of the shelter he adopted Riley from, his dog. A reputable place and one that seems to have a wide variety of dogs and other animals. He has been planning to drive you up there on your birthday using the excuse of also visiting a local aquarium in town, one you’ve been wanting to visit.

When your birthday rolls around he has everything planned. He drives the two of you up to the city, spending the morning at the aquarium. By the time the two of you are done at the aquarium he’s packing the back of the car with an absurd amount of stuffed animals you bought at the gift shop, the main one being a huge orca.

It was a struggle getting you to the shelter, you wanting to know exactly where he was taking you. Despite him saying it was a surprise, you still kept asking him. But he just shrugs you off, not letting up until the two of you pull into the parking lot. He sees the way your eyes immediately light up before a look of confusion crosses your face.

“Johnny? What are we doing here?” Your question is curious, innocent. You don’t know what you’re doing at a shelter right now.

“It’s your birthday, isn’t it love? I’m taking you in the shelter, you’re gonna pick out a dog you like, and I’m buying it for you.” Soap says with a smile, reaching out to caress your cheek with his thumb. He can’t help but touch you, you’re adorable when you’re confused.