“Yeah, I’m sorry I didn’t say anything sooner to you, I thought it might’ve made manners worse with everything going on lately, but I’m saying it to you now, happy birthday,” responded Ashley. I hope that the rest of your day goes a lot better for you. Ashley kissed me passionately on my lips. I smiled and returned the kiss with equal passion. Ashley stopped the kiss.

“Thank you,” I stated. I have a feeling it will be better since I will be spending my birthday with you.

“Good, I’m glad I can be of service to you, babe and I thought that us spending time together after school would help you get the things off your mind, but there is no time like the present to do that,” began Ashley. Let’s get the hell out of here.

“You don’t have to tell me twice, Ash,” I laughed. Ashley took me by the hand and we left the quad.

Later on, Ashley and I were sitting on the couch. “Here is your gift and your birthday card,” Ashley said as handing me my gift and a card. I’m sorry it’s not more.

“It is the thought that counts and you didn’t have to give me anything to begin with,” I replied.

“Yes, I did,” stated Ashley as she intertwined her fingers with mine. It’s my girlfriend’s birthday. Open the gift first and then the card.

“Alright,” I responded with a smile. I opened the gift and noticed it was a bracelet that I had been looking at for weeks. A smile formed on my lips. Wow, you remembered that I wanted this bracelet, Ash! I remember when we passed the jewelry shop and first saw the bracelet; you said that you didn’t have any money on you that day or else you would have bought it for me. I can’t believe that you remembered. Thank you very much.

“Of course I remembered,” began Ashley with a smile. I remember everything you tell me. I took the hint on you wanting me to get you the bracelet, baby. I did have the money to buy it for you that day. I just wanted the bracelet to be a surprise for you, so that’s why I wanted until your birthday. You’re very welcome. Ashley put the bracelet on my left wrist and I hugged Ashley. Spence, it’s time for you to open your card.

“Alright,” I smiled. I opened the card and saw a picture of Ashley and me before we started dating.

“Kyla took the picture when we weren’t looking the first time you came over here,” explained Ashley.

“We’ve come a long way since that day,” I responded.

“Yes, we have,” agreed Ashley with a smile. Now read the card. It’s kind of on the cheesy side though.

“I’ll be the judge of that,” I stated. I began to read what Ashley wrote:

Dear Spencer,

Have a happy sixteenth birthday and many, many more to a really amazing, beautiful girl, who I’d be absolutely nothing without. Every moment we spend together I find myself falling more and more in love with you. I love everything about you. We have gone through so much together and will go through so much more in the future. I really admire you for everything that you’ve gone through and the obstacles you have overcome. Once again, I hope you enjoy your day.

Love,

Ashley

I felt a smile form on my lips. “Ash,” I said touched. It wasn’t cheesy at all. It was really sweet. I love the card. My voice started to sound slightly high pitched, but it didn’t seem to bother her at all.

“I’m glad you loved the card, babe,” replied Ashley. Now, I’m going to make some pasta for us and we’ll continue celebrating your birthday.

“Sounds like a plan,” I smiled. Thank you for making me feel better after everything that happened today.

“No problem,” responded Ashley returning the smile.

End of chapter

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