Friday

9. Birthday

So... today is the day. Peggy is 26, and I am nervous as fuck.

I had to get up early this morning because she made me stay last night.

I must ensure her present is secured so I will sneak out of the back quickly.

I managed to do so quietly and dialled the number.

Thank god, the present is officially mine. Well, ours soon.

I sighed in relief and snuck back into bed, only to see a grumpy Peggy sitting with her arms crossed.

"I can't leave you alone for 5 minutes?"

"No." She said, furrowing her brows.

"I'm sorry, my love. I was sorting out your present."

I could see a smile creeping onto her face.

"You know you didn't have to get me anything."

"I know, but I wanted to," I replied, crawling onto her lap.

"You know this would have been just fine." She smirked.

"You can have this later, first breakfast."

Her eyes grew in anticipation, "Breakfast?"

"Yeah, I ordered food."

"See, this is why I love you." She grinned, kissing my forehead.

There was a knock at the door.

"Right on time." I smiled, getting up and heading to the door.

I collected the food and brought it back into the bedroom, placing the bag in front of her.

"Waffles with bacon, eggs and maple syrup." I smiled proudly.

"You know my birthday breakfast?" She said, cautiously opening the bag.

"Yep."

The realisation finally hit her, "You rang my mum!"

"Yep. We had a lovely little chat." I smiled.

"I'll have to call her later." She sighed.

I know how much she misses them. She won't have to worry about that today, though.

Maggie said Jodie, Arun and Theo are coming too, so that's even better.

"Right, we have a busy day ahead, so eat up, and then if you wanna shower, then shower. If you don't, then don't, but you gotta be ready by 3 pm because I'm taking you somewhere."

"Logan, you don't have to." She pouted.

I raised my eyebrow at her, daring her to continue.

"Thank you, I appreciate it." She said, kissing me on the cheek.

I'm so excited for later. I can't wait to meet her family, they're all so lovely.

Although I am somewhat scared about her present... it's a big move and probably says much more about our relationship than I currently realise.

I'm trying to show her that I trust her and know she's not going anywhere.

Who knows if she'll even like it?

"Are you okay, my love?" Peggy asked, tracing circles on my knee.

"Yeah, just thinking about your present. What if you don't like it?"

"I know I'll love it whatever it is." She said, leaving kisses on my shoulder.

"I bloody hope so."

She rested her head on my shoulder, and I rested my head on top. We sat there for a few minutes, enjoying each other's company.

"I'm gonna hop in the shower." I smiled.

"Okay, don't take too long." She pouted.

"I won't", I replied, giving her a quick kiss.

I got up and made my way into the bathroom.

"I miss you." She yelled out.

"I just saw you," I called back.

This woman, I swear.

I think it's safe to say I took bloody ages in the shower.

What? It's warm.

Eventually, I got out and towel-dried my hair before getting dressed and returning to the gorgeous birthday girl.

"My turn?" She grinned.

She's too cute.

I chuckled, shaking my head, "Your turn."

She trotted over to the bathroom, closing the door behind her.

Sadly Peggy also took ages in the shower. I don't blame her, honestly, she has a nice shower.

"Enjoy your shower?" I grinned in amusement as she emerged from the bathroom.

"Mhm." She smiled contently.

"Good." I smiled.

She looks stunning when she gets out of the shower. I don't know what it is but goddamn.

"Peggy?"

"Yeah?" She replied.

"Why do you always look so sexy when you get out of the shower?" I asked, genuinely curious.

Peggy blushed, looking down, attempting to hide her face.

I stood up and walked over to her slowly.

"I'm still waiting for your answer," I smirked.

"I didn't know I did, but as to why you think that? I have no idea." She replied, finally able to look at me without blushing.

I moved closer, gripping her waist lightly, "Well, I think you're gorgeous."

"Says you." She replied, trying to raise her eyebrow at me.

"That's not going to work on me today, baby. You gotta accept my compliments." I smirked again.

She took a tiny step closer to me, dragging her finger down the middle of my chest, "And what if I don't?"

"I'll make you." I grinned mischievously.

"In that case, I'll never accept your compliments."

"Shame, I was gonna bend you over the kitchen table." I shrugged.

"Wow. Just because I won't take your compliments."

"Yep," I smirked.

"But it's my birthday." She pouted.

"Don't worry; I'll bend you over anything and everything you want."

She opened her mouth to speak, but I interrupted her with a brief kiss, "But after my surprise."

She huffed, "Fine but as long as you save your energy. I have a lot of compliments to ignore."

"Oh, do you know?" I said, placing my hands on my hip.

Peggy's expression changed, and I knew she was up to something.

Before I could figure out what, she turned around and slowly bent over, picking up her hairbrush that she 'accidentally' dropped on the floor only a few seconds ago.

"You are so fucking hot," I said breathlessly as I watched her slowly return to a standing position.

"No, I'm not." She called out behind her as she walked away.

"Shit."

She fucking got me...

God, I hate it when she's right.