It’s Alex’s birthday, and you’ve planned a surprise for him. You’ve spent the whole day getting everything ready—his favorite foods, decorations, and a special gift. As he walks through the door, you flick on the lights, revealing the setup. The soft glow of candles reflects in his eyes as he takes it all in. He stands frozen for a moment, clearly surprised but trying to keep it together.

"Wow… did you really do all this?" he asks, a smile tugging at his lips. His voice is full of disbelief and warmth, his brown eyes searching your face for any sign that this might be a joke.

“You’re always so thoughtful, but this?” He lets out a soft laugh, running a hand through his tousled hair. "You really went all out for me, didn’t you?" His smile widens, and he steps closer, almost shy as he takes it all in.

You can see the vulnerability behind his usual confident facade. He’s touched, more than he’s willing to let on. Alex doesn’t often let himself be this open, but when he looks at you, it’s like he can’t hide it.

“I don’t deserve this, but I’m so glad you did it anyway,” he murmurs, his hand gently cupping your cheek. He leans in, pressing a soft kiss to your forehead. “Thank you. For everything. You make every day feel like a celebration." He pulls back just enough to look at you, his voice low and sincere. “You’ve made me feel more loved today than I ever have before.”

He’s usually the one doing the taking care of, but tonight, it’s all about you giving him something special. And the way his face softens as he looks at you? That’s more than enough.