His Forever Flame

25. Birthday Week part 2

The next morning, Jay woke up before her. He smiled seeing her still asleep on top of him. He gently rolled her to the bed and tucked her in. He softly kissed her cheek; he got up to go make her breakfast. He knew they'd have to clean up the apartment sometime today, but for now he left the rose petals for her.

Lauren rolled over and felt an empty bed. She wrapped in the sheet and went to find him. She saw him in the kitchen and smiled. "Hey handsome," she said when he turned around.

"Well hey baby. How long have you been up?"

"Long enough to walk in here and see you making breakfast. Is that... is that chocolate chocolate chip pancakes I smell?"

Jay laughed. She'd been having chocolate cravings lately so he was going to indulge her. "Yes it is."

Lauren smiled and wrapped her arms around him. "What did I ever do to deserve you?"

"More like what did I ever do to deserve you?"

"I guess we're just really lucky," she smiled. Jay nodded and sat her at the bar to eat.

After breakfast they showered together and Jay cleaned up all the rose petals, putting them in a box for her to keep. She couldn't quit smiling at him, so glad to be home.

"So what are we doing today?" she asked him once he was done.

Jay wrapped his arm around her waist and walked her over to the balcony doors. "What do you see?" he whispered watching her face light up.

"It's snowing!" she squealed. Jay laughed. He knew where she lived in Tennessee they rarely saw snow; they were lucky to get one a year. He knew she loved it, for now, until all she saw was snow for months during the winter.

"How about we go out for a bit and let you play? Maybe go ice skating?"

Lauren nodded as she took off for the bedroom to get dressed. Jay couldn't help but laugh a little at her excitement. Once he had them good and bundled up, they headed out. They had a mini snowball fight and Lauren made a snow angel.

He took them to the ice rink, and they skated for a bit. He made sure to keep her close and not let her fall while they skated. Lauren had a blast. They went back to the apartment and curled up on the couch drinking hot chocolate. Lauren turned on a Hallmark movie and curled up with him. It wasn't long and she'd fallen asleep.

Jay got up a little while later and started making her supper. Will and Natalie were coming over to eat with them and celebrate her birthday. They were going to celebrate with Kelly and Shay on Friday after Thanksgiving. Jay fixed homemade teriyaki chicken fried rice, knowing she would love it.

He heard her start stirring just as he got it done. He walked into the living room and pulled her into his arms. "Hey beautiful? Have a good nap?"

Lauren rubbed her eyes and laid her head on his chest. "Yea I did. I didn't mean to fall asleep though... sorry."

"It's fine sweetheart. We had an eventful morning."

Lauren smiled and softly kissed his cheek. "Yea but it was perfect."

"Good. I made supper and Will and his girlfriend are coming over to celebrate with us."

Lauren looked confused. "Will actually has a steady girlfriend?"

Jay laughed. "Yea he does. He's settled down quite nicely."

"Do I know her?"

Jay nodded still grinning.

"Well who is it?"

"Natalie. "

Lauren laughed. "Ah. Of course it is."