Memories (Wesley Stromberg)

Chapter 24 'Birthday Surprise'

Cameron's POV     

Wesley's birthday is today, and I've put together a surprise party for him. We've been doing great relationship wise. It's been the best few months of my life. My dad is also finally back home, and I couldn't be happier. He stayed longer than he intended, but it was okay. There's just one thing left; to tell him about the relationship.

"Drew did you get the cake?" I asked as I was frantically going around to make sure everything would be perfect for today. I have to admit, I was being a little bitchy.

"Of course I did, Boss," he smiled sarcastically.

"I'm sorry, I just want this to be perfect," I sighed, sitting down on the couch. He's coming home around four, and it's two now. Everyone is supposed to be coming before 3:30 incase he shows up earlier than expected.

"I know, but you need to chill," he chuckled, "he'll love you no matter what, you know that, right?"

"I know, I know. I just wanna do something nice for him." I went over the list of things to be done in my head for the hundredth time today, checking to see if everything was ready.

"Drew the-"

"In the kitchen," he cut me off. I checked the kitchen and saw the drinks and ice back on the table. I let out a sigh of relief and tried to calm down. I'm just worried he won't like it. I want it to be special and memorable for him. Four o'clock rolled around pretty fast, and with everyone here and everything ready, all we had to do was hide and wait. I saw his car pull in with his mom in the passenger seat. He went to pick her up at the airport. She's been in Sequin with her mom for awhile. She flew back in for his birthday and helped us with the surprise.

"Everyone get down! He's here," I whisper yelled. I ran over to the wall where the light switch was and crouched down. I watched the door open and flicked the light on.

"SURPRISE!" everyone jumped out and yelled. Wesley just smiled and acted shocked. I gave him a hug and pecked his lips.

"Happy Birthday, you fool," I giggled. He smiled at me and pulled me in for another hug.

"Yeah, I'm a fool for you," he chuckled. He kissed my cheek and thanked me for all of this.

"I couldn't have done it without the help of my two sidekicks, dumber and dumbest," I said, pointing to Drew and Keaton, who were standing on either side of me.

"Hey! I did a lot to get this party ready! Just kidding, bro. You've got a keeper here," Drew smiled, throwing his arm around my shoulder.

"Trust me, I know," he winked. My dad came over and wished Wesley a happy birthday, and then Wesley took off to socialize with everyone else that was invited. I went over and talked to Laraine for awhile.

"How have you been, Cameron?"

"I've been great, Laraine! Thank you so much for coming!"

"I wouldn't miss my baby's birthday for the world," she smiled. Everyone mingled , talked and caught up with each other. The party was starting to wind down, and only family and a couple friends were still here. I was in the kitchen cleaning up a little bit, and Wesley walked in.

"How's my birthday boy?"

"Great thanks to his amazing girlfriend," he smirked, cornering me by the counter and giving me a kiss on the lips. I hopped up onto the countertop and sat facing him.

"Thank you, for real, it means a lot," he smiled, looking up into my eyes. I pulled his face down towards mine for another kiss. It was more heated this time around. His tongue swiped my bottom lip for entrance. I granted it to him and let him explore my mouth.

"Eh em," Drew cleared his throat. We jumped apart from each other and laughed.

"So, are we still spending tonight together? Or are you gonna ditch me for all your other friends?" I asked childishly.

"What other friends do I have?"

"That's the answer I was hoping for," I grinned and pecked his cheek.

"Hello, your friend is still here," Drew cleared his throat again. Wesley and I looked at each other and just laughed. He held my hand as I jumped down from the counter and led me back out to the party. A group of his buddies were there waiting for him, so I decided to trail away from him for awhile.

"Wait, Cam," he hollered as I started walking away.

"Mhmm?"

"I love you," he grinned. I chuckled at his cuteness and returned the words, not caring if my dad heard at this point. Love doesn't begin to describe how I feel about Wesley Stromberg. The party was winding down to an end, and I was getting ready to go home after we cleaned up. Little did Wesley know I had another surprise for him.

"Wes, I'm gonna head home now! Text me when you're on your way."

"Okay, I'll see you in a bit, love you, pretty lady, and thank you so much again for today. I had a great time," he told me with a hug and kiss on the forehead. I went home and met my dad before he left for work for the night. He just couldn't stay away from that place.

"Wesley is coming over later, so I'll be fine tonight," I told him jokingly. He knew I'd be fine alone, but he always said I needed protection. "But can I tell you something before you leave?"

"Yeah, anything, honey," he insisted.

"Wesley and I are sort of . . . seeing each other now . . ." I trailed off, waiting for his response.

"What do you mean, seeing each other?"

"You know, he's my boyfriend now," I said, not wanting it to come out that oblivious.

"Why couldn't you just say that? You kids these days have such weird terms for dating. I could've seen that one coming from a mile away, honey."

"I meant to tell you- wait what? You're okay with it?"

"I'll never be okay with you dating anyone, really, but Wesley's one of the few guys that I would loan you out to for awhile, I guess," he chuckled. "You two have had a connection ever since you were younger. It just doesn't come as a surprise to me that you're dating."

"Okay, okay, Dad. He's finally come around after I've liked him for years. Turns out he's liked me just as long," I laughed. He shook his head at me and held his arms out for a hug. I squeezed him tight into my arms, enjoying his affection while I still had it. He then had to leave, so I was left waiting for Wesley.