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A Lonely Birthday (angst- fluff)

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It was you're birthday and everyone had forgotten. You weren't the type to constantly remind everyone- oh hey, did you know my birthday's in a week; in six days; in 5 days, etc.-So now you are sat at home, alone on your 18th, because your parents are at work without so much as a note saying have a nice day and your friends are all busy with their lives and you don't want them to feel bad for forgetting because they could have legit reasons.

You're tempted to text your boyfriend Chandler but don't want to seem clingy and get in the way since you know him and his mates are preparing for a lads camping trip. You stare blankly at his contact before feeling a huge sadness washing over you. You hadn't expected much for your birthday but you would have at least liked a happy birthday from someone other than your Nan who was the only one who bothered with a card or birthday message. Or someone to hang out with, being alone on your 'most important' birthday isn't exactly icing on the enjoyment cake.

~time skip of sadness~

It was about 7pm and you were wallowing in your bedroom, you had been constantly checking your phone but nothing changed on the stupid screen. You're parents had gone straight to bed after work and you had literally been alone the entire day. About to throw your phone, you were suddenly alerted that you were being called. You halted your effort to throw the device and looked to see that Chandler was calling you.

Small relief washed over you as you answered the phone.

You- "Hello?" you said voice hoarse and quiet from not speaking.

Harry- "Hey babe, I'm bored and miss you want to come to mine? I'll pick you up." You hear a tired Chandler on the other end. It took you a small while to reply, feeling slightly disappointed that he had still not remembered your b-day.
Chandler-"Babe, are you still there?" Snapping out of it you reply with a small yes and agree to go to his. You can hear the ash brown headed boy perk up and rush a quick 'be there soon' before he hangs up.

You sigh and bury your face into your hand letting out a shaky breath. You had been holding in tears all day and were finding it hard to keep them back. Finally collecting yourself you leave your room and go downstairs to wait for Chandler.

After a good 10 minutes you hear a knock on the door and open it to reveal a tired but happy Chandler. He leans in for a kiss but you move you head to the side so he only gets your cheek, instead of your lips. Your boyfriend looks confused but doesn't comment on your strange behaviour.

He takes your hand in his large ones and gently pulls you to his car trying to spark up a conversation with you. "So, how was your day today babe?" he asks. You shrug, not wanting him to worry.

"It was the same as usual, nothing really happened- how was yours?" you ask diverting the attention away from yourself.

"Tiring but I had fun. Babe are you feeling alright? You're acting differently." He enquires while you look out the window. You move your gaze to his own and offer him a small smile, replying with a small excuse of also being tired. Chandler doesn't question you further but spares you small, worried glances the entire way until you reach his place.

You both go up to his apartment and as you walk in you see that the place is pitch black; not wanting to trip you gently hold onto your boys arm for support. He turns on the light and are shocked to see his entire living room is done up with birthday banners and balloons- in the middle of it all a set up table with a single battery powered candle.

Before you realise, you start to cry shocking Chandler. Beginning to panic, he attempts to soothe you thinking he's done something wrong. "W-what's wrong? I'm Sorry I just thought this would be a nice surprise!" he exclaims worriedly.

You shake your head, tears streaming down your face. You choke on your word before reply to the guy. "I-I thought everyone f-forgot" you half sobbed, engulfing the boy into a hug and buring your head into his shoulder.

He begins rubbing soothing circles into your back, calming you down enough to stop crying. He pulls away slightly to look at your face and you, now embarrassed, shyly avoid eye contact with your boyfriend knowing you'll just blush if you meet his eyes.

"I would never forget your birthday, babe. I love you alright?" He says squeezing you tighter. You nod returning your face to his chest and return the squeeze before releasing him and looking up at him. "I love you too, I'm sorry I doubted you." You say through a watery smile.

The two of you enjoy your night and you relish in the moment with your amazing boyfriend, your mind completely forgetting all the sadness you previously felt. He provided you with a home cooked meal which he had been preparing since he got back from his day with the lads, which you ate to the (fake) candle light.

After you're lovely meal and cuddling it was about 9pm and Harry began ushering you to get up and follow him. You were confused before following him curiously. He led you to his complex's elevator and watched as he pressed the top floor button.

When the elevator door opened he took you up a flight of stairs which lead to the roof. As you make it on the roof you're surprised by a large cheer of 'SURPRISE!'. Shocked you step back into your boyfriend before looking up at him and then, with a look of awe turn back to the crowd of your friends and family all there holding party poppers, banners and wearing funny hats.

A large smile graces your face as you laugh happily and go to hug everyone you can get your hands on. You hang out and enjoy your first drink as a legal adult (British rules mate 😂) and many more after that. Eventually everyone starts to sing Happy Birthday and a large cake is brought out. You make your wish and blow out your candles.

The night ends and you go back to Chandler, being more on the tipsy side than you would like to admit. You blabber on to your sober boyfriend about how much you love him, making him very amused.

After everyone leaves to go to their homes you decide to stay at Chandler's and both crash on his bed, falling asleep in each other's arms.

Best birthday ever was the last through running through your head before you doze into a comfortable sleep.

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Don't be surprised if this or parts of the story are wrong/ makes no sense as I'm not editing it as I'm a lazy shit #sorrynotsorry