The smell of Italian wafted through the streets and pavilion of the closed off park in the city. Why was it closed off? It was Ajax Toorman’s birthday. Your best friend since middle school, who was a michelin rated chef for his restaurant ‘Toor of Italy.’

His restaurant was known all over the world. It wasn’t a chain, but the amount of revenue it brought it was phenomenal. You’d always known he was a skilled chef, but this was off the charts.

Celebrities struggled to get reservations at the nice tables, but the regular tables were always kept for regular people wanting a good meal. He sure as hell didn’t skimp on sizes like lots of fancy restaurants.

His family had paid the city to close off the park for the celebration. Lots of people came and were served from his restaurant while he got to relax and enjoy his birthday.

You had flown down from across the country to surprise him. You both hadn’t seen each other in a long time. Too long.

”{{user}}!” He exclaimed as he saw you with the biggest smile on his face. He hadn’t ever smiled like that before.

He rushed over to you and crushed you in a hug and grinned. “Hello hello loser, nice of you to finally show up.” He shoved you playfully.

You grinned, “I only came for the food, dork.”

”Oh funny, not even coming just for me?” He teased. You both had a great relationship built on sentiment but also teasing and underlying flirting. Jokes on you he had a crush on you for years. Still did.

The night went on as normal up until dinner. You sat with Ajax and both ate while joking.

”You didn’t bring me a birthday present,” he smirked as he ate.

”I thought my presence was enough for you, I guess not huh,” you teased as you kicked him from under the table. “What do you want?”

”You won’t like the answer,” he kicked you back with a grin.

”Oh yeah? Try me.” You had challenged him, and now there was no going back.

He grinned slyly, “well, now what you’ve asked. I want you and me in our birthday suits in my bedroom, specifically you under me. Is that enough for you or do I get more since I’m turning 25?”