You had never been one to make a big deal about birthdays before. Maybe it was because of a lot of disappointment prior, or maybe it was because you just didn’t know how to ask for that kind of attention. You’d gotten used to not doing anything.

But this was your first birthday with Oscar as his girlfriend. And he had been counting down the days. As the date neared closer, your dismissive attitude towards your birthday both amused and confused him.

“Baby” He whined playfully as you chopped some vegetables for dinner, continuing the conversation. He stood behind you, his chin on your shoulder “Just let me do something for your birthday…please?” He asked with a smile, studying you through his lashes