Birthdays were never something you'd go big on, or ever really cared about. But to you, you never wanted anything more than to just spend your time with your girlfriend of three years.
However, you would make it a big deal when it comes to you as a mission to make Taylor's day special and something for her to always remember. Taylor would normally ask you what you wanted for your birthday, but this year was different as she didn't pop the question of the topic. You didn't know it, but she had already planned it far ahead thanks to families and the help of your close friend, Selena. When the event had come, the plan was for Selena to come and to take you shopping and because you weren't expecting a visit from her, it was a pleasant surprise for you. While you were getting ready for the day, Taylor makes you a special birthday breakfast of your favorite meal. Just as you swallowed the last part of your meal, Selena came. She immediately pulls you into a hug and wished you a happy birthday. She, besides Taylor, was the first to wish you a happy birthday and when she asked if you'd like to go shopping at the nearby strip mall, you happily agreed to go.
As you wanted Taylor to join in on the fun, she said she had a surprise for you that needed a few finishing touches to. Like before, you told her that all you wanted for your birthday was something that came from the heart. Taylor smiles lovingly at you before responding to your request.
"That's what I have planned." Taylor pulls you in for a hug before planting a soft kiss on your cheek.
"Go and have fun, that's an order." You let out a small laugh and headed out the door.
"Don't worry, chief, I'll keep a watchful eye on her." Selena jokes before following behind you.
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Taylor immediately gets to work on setting everything up for the surprise party. Knowing Selena would keep you out for a while, she decides to invite the guests an hour early so she can rehearse her gift to you.
Her gift to you was a song she had written just for you. Only for you. She was committed to the idea that she had decided to not put it on her future albums. Once everything was set up, the guests started coming and the first to arrive was your families and than your friends. Everyone was very supportive of your relationship and for Taylor's love she had reserved only for you. Though the party would be taking place in the backyard, she decided that the song would be your greeting as you walk in. As Taylor presented the song, she noticed some of the guests had tears in their eyes as this song was about the relationship you and Taylor shared.
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Selena has kept track of time and when it was close to the time of the party, she said that Taylor had a surprise ready for you, waiting for you at home. So you walked back out to the parking lot of the strip mall, Selena opening the passenger's side doors before getting in herself.
"Thank you." You say as Selena smiles at you before shutting the door.
Once you pulled up in the driveway, you notice the party decorations and than you noticed the lights inside were shut off. Without thinking much of it, you walked in with Selena following behind.
Just as you stepped inside, you suddenly hear a soft strumming of a guitar nearby. Confused, you were about to call out to see who was there when the dim lights turned on, revealing Taylor sitting in a chair with a guitar in the corner of the room. A second later, the party guests were revealed by light as they were no longer hiding in the shadows. More lights had come on and everyone was saying in unison, "SURPRISE!!!"
"Y/n, the gift I have for you but have not yet given, is a special song I wrote only for you. It's called 'This Is Us'
It was the most beautiful song to ever exist and you let a few tears of gratitude and happiness as you realize that the song is about the relationship you and Taylor shared. When the song was over, you couldn't help but go over to her as she sets her guitar down and pull her into a tight hug. Taylor had you locked in her arms as you give her your reaction.
"That was very beautiful, amazing. You're just amazing, Taylor." You say.
"I love you, Y/n."
"I love you more, Taylor."
"Happy birthday." She whispers in your ear, than takes your hand as the party had only begun.
