It was Daniel's birthday today, and to say that I was nervous nor excited, I would be blatantly lying to your face. I didn't exactly get him something for his birthday.

I know, worst girlfriend ever, but I knew that buying something for him wasn't going to be enough, so, I decided to set something up for him to enjoy, which his favourite movies and food.

Aha, who's the worst girlfriend now?

I was heading towards school, when I noticed Daniel, hunched over his locker with a sour expression. The fact that he remembers this day as the day that his mother died caused my heart to break for him into a million pieces.

"Hey," I whispered as I gave him a little peck on the cheek. He turned around and gave me a smile which didn't reach his eyes.

"Hey," he whispered.

I didn't say anything else as I engulfed him into a hug. He seems to be caught off guard but soon recovered as he wrapped his firm arms around me, giving me a kiss on the forehead.

"Jesus, my precious eyes!" I heard Alex complain as he and Jack approached to us. "I mean seriously, we're at school, have some decency for the love of God!"

"Alex, I just kissed her in the forehead," Daniel exasperated, with slight smile on his face.

"Besides, didn't you just come out of the janitor's closet with a girl trailing behind you?" Jack teased.

"Alexander!" I feigned a gasp. "The janitor's closet? Have some decency for the love of God!"

Alex's cheeks turned red as the three of us shook with laughter. Daniel then lifted my chin and pecked my lips.

"Happy Birthday," I murmured, giving him a tooth full grin. This time, Daniel's smile did reach his eyes, causing them to gleam, showing a bright greenish colour.

Have I told you guys that I have a thing for green eyes?

"Guys again, public area," Alex complained. "Anyways, Happy Birthday Danny Boy!"

Daniel laughed and gave Jack and Alex the typical bro hug.

"So, party at your house?" Jack asked.

"Yeah, only us," Daniel confirmed. "Don't want to have a huge massive party. I want to spend the day with the people I love." He looked down at me once he finished that sentence.

Jack laughed and clapped Daniel on the shoulder while Alex wiped a fake tear.

"My babies," he sniffed. "The next thing I know they will be getting married. Or worse, kids!"

"Why worse?" Jack questioned.

"Dude, you really want mini Daniels running around the place? I can tolerate Astrid, but Daniel...Sheesh!"

We all bursted out laughing whilst Daniel whacked Alex at the back of his head as he laughed too. Minutes later, the bell rung causing us to go at different directions for our next lesson.

"So are you excited for your party?" I asked Daniel as we headed towards Spanish.

"Depends," he playfully sighed. "As long as there are haribos, I'm a happy guy!"

I laughed at pecked him on the lips before entering the class.

***

"Happy Birthday to you!" We all sang as Daniel blew the candles on the cake. Once we all had our slices, Daniel began to open up the presents and thank everyone for them. At that moment, he caught me staring and gave me a breathtaking smile.

"I love you," he mouthed, causing my stomach to flip, every single time.

"I love you too," I whispered back.

Belly was the last person to give him a present, which consisted of a handmade card covered in glitter and inside, a picture of the whole family. I noticed that Daniel's eyes darkened and turned glassy as I got nearer to see the picture.

There they were, the five of them. His father of course, in his suit showing a serious expression towards the camera. To his right, stood his wife, who had the same sandy blonde hair and warm as Daniel. She was hugging his daughter, Belly's mother, who had her father's dark hair. Daniel, was standing on his father's left, but he wasn't looking at the camera. Instead, he was looking down at Belly, who was cradled in his long toned arms, smiling at her as she was asleep.

"Happy Birthday Uncle Danny," his sweet niece kissed him on the cheek, which he responded with a bone crushing hug. I placed my hand on his shoulder and stroked it with my thumb, as he quickly captured it.

I've never felt so lucky.

***

When the party was over, I decided to stay behind and help Daniel to clean up, which he reluctantly agreed to.

"This was probably the best birthday ever," He exhaled as he hugged me from behind, once we were done cleaning up.

"I'm glad that you liked it," I turned around and wrapped my arms around his neck. "Though I'm really bummed that I couldn't get you a present. I feel horrible."

"Hey," he rubbed his nose against mine. "The fact that your here, is the best thing right now. Thank you."

I looked up to meet his dark green eyes. "Thank you for making this day, for the very first time, memorable. Not because of my mother's death, but because I got to be with my real family. I love you so much."

I couldn't take it any longer, I raised my head a bit higher and met my lips with his, which he immediately responded back. I felt his grip tighten in my waist and lifted me up onto the counter, without our lips being separated. The kiss was rough, but it was a good thing, no scratch that, it was incredible. My hand immediately reached towards his buttoned shirt and with his help, his shirt was immediately on the floor, mine following his seconds later.

I then began to attack his neck and hovered his soft spot. I smiled as I heard him moan, and his grip got even tighter. However, the pleasure was cut short when I felt his body freeze.

"Something wrong?" I asked I looked up, but his eyes weren't meeting mine. Instead, they were locked into an envelope that was placed on the counter near us. He went to grab and opened it to read it.

At that moment, his eyes got darker, nearly black. Then green light was no longer shown and his jaw was so tight, he could break it at any moment.

"Daniel, what's the matter?" I asked, sorry filling me.

"It's my Dad."

"What did he say?"

"No, it's what he wants," his eyes still didn't meet mine.

He placed the letter onto the counter, showing me what his father sent him.

My eyes zeroed on the word "Custody".

"Is he..."

"Yeah," He whispered. "He wants full custody on Belly."

❤️