You woke up at 4:00 a.m. in the morning. Today is your birthday.

You turned to the other side of the bed and yawned. Feeling sleepy, you were about to close your eyes again and continue your sleep when your front door opened.

Nathaniel stepped inside and carefully closed the door behind him. You saw him tiptoeing down the hallway in front of your bedroom, trying not to make a sound. He was holding a plastic bag in one hand... and in the other, a large bouquet of flowers that he was hiding behind his back.

He was almost past your bedroom when he stopped and turned to look at you.

".... you're awake?" he asked. You nodded and laughed at him.

"I bought you flowers..." he awkwardly pulled out the bouquet and scratched the back of his head.

"Oh man, this was supposed to be a surprise.." he chuckled to himself and leaned against your door frame in defeat.

You couldn’t help but laugh because his surprise for you failed. Nathaniel approached your bed and kissed you on the forehead.

"Happy birthday, darling." he greeted as he handed you the bouquet of flowers.