Chapter 45: My Birthday Girl

Logan

Monday Morning. Sophie's birthday.

I woke up super early today and text everyone that was going to help me surprise Sophie today. I wanted her day to be special.

I was also nervous because we also had to turn in our assignment today with Mrs. McGee. I was dreading that part. But, I think overall, we did just great on that assignment. We for sure have a set grade on that assignment.

Sophie had gone home to sleep, it was a bit weird to not have her in my arms when I woke up. Seems crazy how you become accustomed to having someone you truly love wake up next to you every morning that when they're suddenly not here it feels alienated. It just feels like something important is missing in your life. I love my girl, I can't explain how special she is to me. She's everything. My world.

There were a lot of guys I had asked to help me with this task. They all agreed, and I was especially thankful for T and Lexie who were more than willing to help make this happen.

I decided to make one last text after I had gotten ready for school and ate a quick bite before heading out. I text Sophie quickly letting her know I was on my way to pick her up for school. It was the week of Thanksgiving. We only had school today and the whole rest of the week off.

It was odd, usually, dad was already here by now.

I guess perhaps his plane had been delayed or he was too caught up with work. Either way, it didn't matter. Mom and he do nothing but argue lately anyway. It's all the same whether he came or not.

Logan- Hey beautiful, on my way to pick you up. Dress warm, it looks like it might snow soon.

I smiled as I pressed send and placed my phone back in my back pocket. I wore a black hoodie and placed my jacket over it, with dark jeans and black timberland boots. I grabbed my keys and wallet from the table next to the door and gave a quick kiss to mom saying goodbye.

Sophie- Ok love, see you soon.

My heart skipped a beat at her text. I loved her calling me that for some reason. I got in my car, followed by Ashley and Meghan.

I gave Ashley a ride to school, Meghan sat on the back seat while I drove up to Sophie's house after we made a quick stop at Coffee Bean to get her hot cocoa.

I was just about to send her another text to let her know I was here when she came out with her backpack strapped to her back. She wore a cute winter coat with dark jeans and boots, and a dark burgundy beanie on her head to keep her warm. She looked beautiful and cozy.

She smiled and got in the car, kissing me on my lips and placing her hand over my jawline.

"Hey, handsome. I missed you." She said with a warm smile, making me wink and smile back.

"You look beautiful today babe," I said biting my lip, causing a blush on her cheeks.

"Thank you." She said smiling back.

I grabbed her arm and kissed her knuckles. Meghan was lost in her phone, scrolling through it.

"Happy Birthday Sophie." She finally spoke out, beating me to it. Sophie looked back towards her and smiled.

"Thanks, Megs." She said smiling, then she turned to look at me with a smile.

I slid my hand behind her neck and pulled her to me, claiming her lips. "Happy birthday baby girl," I whispered between our kissing.

"Ok, ok come on you love birds, let's get out of here," Meghan calls out making me chuckle. Sophie's face turned to a rosy tone.

We drove to school. Sophie was enjoying her hot cocoa and talking to Meghan the whole ride there. I found a parking spot and placed my car in it.

I placed the car into the park and killed the engine. I got off the car and inhaled deeply before going around to open the door for my girl. Meghan had already opened her door and had gotten out.

I extended my arm to Sophie, she slowly took it, interlacing our fingers. As we walked to the school, I discretely signaled one of my culprits and he ran inside to get everyone ready. As we got to the door, I kissed Sophie on her hair and let go of her hand.

"Umm, Soph, I gotta go do something real quick. I'll see you in a bit by your locker, is that ok?" I told her making her look at me with a confused stare.

"Umm, ok. I'll see you inside." She said walking next to Meghan, whom I quickly gave her a wink, hoping she stuck by Sophie and played along as we had discussed previously. I quickly ran through the side of the building, around to the other side.

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Third Person POV

Sophie was feeling over the moon. From the birthday breakfast, her mom and dad made her, to the simple gesture of hot chocolate from Logan. The day was starting spectacularly for her.

Sophie and Meghan walked side by side. Meghan smoothly extends her arm out and allows Sophie to walk inside. A mischievous smile on her face. As they walked through the hallway and towards Sophie's locker one by one, random boys began to near Sophie with a pink roset and handed it to her, saying happy birthday.

Sophie was hesitant to receive the first flower, but the boys easily pressed the flower against her chest, leaving her no option but to grab the rose before it fell on the floor. By the time her hands were covered in roses and made her way to the locker, she could see Logan with a huge smile.

He stood by her locker with a mischievous grin. His hands behind his back, and swaying side to side.

Sophie's face lit in a heated blush. She couldn't help but smile from ear to ear. Despite the glare, she was unnoticeably getting from amber.

Amber sneered, her face fumed and arms crossed. Logan had never done anything like this before for her birthday.

Nothing could ruin this moment for Sophie. Not even Amber's sourness.

Logan took Sophie's hand in his, kissing her on her lips and interlacing his fingers in her hair.

"Happy Birthday Beautiful." He whispers as they part from their kiss. Her mouth in a bright smile as she places her right arm on his waist.

"Thank you, babe."

Logan and Sophie turned in their assignment and we're given a bright smile by Mrs. McGee as she took it in her hands and scanned through it.

They had a minimum day at school in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. Which meant classes were only half an hour long. Enough for them to go inside each class and turn in assignments and get last-minute instructions.

By the time it came around for their last class, Sophie was getting a bit more comfortable walking around with a giant bouquet. She walks into her art class holding Logan's hand, their fingers interlaced.

They sit at their usual spot in the back, Sophie's stomach beginning to grumble since they had only had a ten-minute break, but was unable to eat anything when she was approached by her friends to congratulate her.

Mrs. Richards comes by admiring her roses. Sophie grabs three roses and hands them to her and despite Mrs. Richards refusing to take them out of courtesy, Sophie insists and hands them to her, getting a huge smile and rosy cheeks from her art teacher.

The class goes by in a flash, and soon the final cell rings. Logan's eyes shine with a gleam from what they have in store for the final of today.

"Ok class, don't forget, next week when you guys return from Thanksgiving break we will be passing out the permission slips for our annual hiking trail. If you are one of my volunteers I need you to stop by after school today and grab a volunteer packet. Other than that, happy Thanksgiving! And I will see you back next Monday. You guys are dismissed." She smiles and waves the class goodbye before turning to her laptop.

Logan stands and kisses Sophie on her forehead and heads to the teacher's desk, grabbing two packets to fill them out for himself and Sophie. He still hadn't forgotten the promise he had made his mon and Hailey of volunteering for the old trail hike for school.

He grabbed the packets and handed one to Sophie, placing it inside his backpack.

He softly grabs her hand, interlacing their fingers and placing a soft and gentle kiss on her forehead.

"Let's go birthday girl. What do you feel like doing today?" He asks with a smile pulling her towards the door.

They were greeted by Dylan and Troy on their way towards the parking lot.

"Hey, birthday girl. Where are you two headed?" Troy asks with a smile, his hand grasping his backpack strap.

"Hey T. I don't know. I guess just home, mom and dad are leaving tonight for a meeting outside of town, they'll be back tomorrow afternoon. So I was thinking maybe a quiet time of a movie and pizza. What do you think babe?" Sophie directs to Logan, her head slightly tilted to the side. She softly undoes her hand and wraps herself around Logan.

"Umm, that sounds perfect. These last few days have been exhausting. From planning your perfect birthday weekend, football practice, and finishing our assignments, I am completely drained. I would love a quiet day of being lazy and doing nothing but lay around watching movies next to my girl, eating pizza."

"Cool, we'll see you guys there then. I just gotta stop by my house quickly and we'll see you guys in a bit." T says with a smile, making Logan narrow his eyebrows.

"I said a day with my girl T. You ain't my girl, hell you're not even my type so sorry." Logan teases him, making Dylan chuckle.

"Well luckily for you, you're not my type either. But I do want to spend time with my bestie. You need to stop hogging all of her time Logan. I miss my best friend." Troy looks at Sophie giving her puppy eyes.

Logan is ready to sneer back again sarcastically but is stopped by Sophie. "T, Logan's just messing with you. We'd love to have you guys over. We'll see you at home ok?"

Troy feels victorious for a bit, giving a teasing wink towards Logan.

"Perfect. See you soon bestie." Troy gives Sophie a big bear hug, followed by Dylan. They wave goodbye and walk away towards Troy's car.

And they do just that. They all meet at Sophie's house, order pizza, and surprise Sophie with a beautiful cake.

The cake was perfectly decorated in white with white chocolate drizzled in gold paint. The cake is delicately decorated with roses, strawberries, and pink macaroons.

Sophie could not ask for more. She was surrounded by great friends and the love of her life. But a part of her was unease. She knew it- she sensed it. There was a storm approaching. She hoped that whatever was coming, she could face along with Logan, making their bond stronger than it was.