You go to the pet store with Alex to pick your new family member.

*****

I woke up in bed wearing only a t-shirt and underwear. I was laying with my fiance, my head snuggled in his chest.

The sun was illuminating lightly through the curtains, but it still burned my eyes. I decided to get up and just go downstairs. Waking Alex would just be rude. Besides, all he does is work.

We had a party last night for Alex and I's birthday since they are so close to each other. Many of Alex's co-workers came over to help celebrate. When I went downstairs, I found red solo cups scattered throughout the living room tables. I sighed and entered the kitchen.

The kitchen was less of a mess. There was just about a dozen of different alcohol bottles opened, but none of them were close to being finished.

Anyway, I went to grab the pancake mix out of the cabinet, but a piece of paper floated down onto the counter below. It was a note.

"(f/n), don't worry about breakfast, I'll make it. Go get changed. We're getting your present today. Alex xx"

Okay, don't mind if I do, Mr. Smith. I walked back into the living room towards the stairs and I already found him halfway down the staircase, ready to go out.

As I walked past him, I put my hand on his chest to stop him. "Good morning." I smiled and kissed him. "So, where are we going?"

"Oh, don't you worry about that. Just hope that I don't fuck up breakfast."

I laughed and hurried back upstairs.

*****

I wiped around my lips with the napkin to eliminate the maple syrup that was sticking to my face. I picked up both mine and Alex's plate, and he thanked me.

I placed the plates into the sink, and went back into the living room. Alex was standing, smiling, just staring at me.

"What?" I was nervously smiling.

"Nothing, nothing, let's go." He waved his hand towards himself telling me to come on.

*****

Alex told me to close my eyes for the car ride. It was a bit worrying, but being with the guy for over 4 years, you start to learn what kinds of gifts the person gets. His are usually amazing.

"Alright, go ahead and open them."

I quickly lift up my eyelids and see the pet shop - probably one of my favorite places in the entire world - right in front of my eyes. I smile and look over to Alex. He was smiling too.

"Alex Smith, what are you getting me?"

"Oh, just a little something."

I smirk and raise an eyebrow. "Mmhh, I hear ya'."

My fiance exited the car and went around to the passenger side. He opened the door for me and kept smiling while I got out. He took my hand and guided me through the parking lot towards the front doors.

Once inside the store, the employees greeted us with a friendly smile and politely asked if we needed help with something.

Alex would answer, "Oh, no, we'll be fine," and then smile.

Alex led me to the section that read "Dogs" on a sign hanging from the ceiling.

"Alex, don't fucking tell me you're getting what I think you're getting."

He smugly grinned at me and and continued to stare at me.

I slowly began to smile and lightly pushed him on his arm. I walked over towards the pens with the puppies in them.

I almost melted. There were so many breeds.

And then I saw it.

My dream dog. My Newfoundland. The big black bundle of fluff and joy.

I ran over to its window and placed the fingertips of my right hand onto the glass. The puppy stood up on its hind legs and placed his front paws on the window.

I smiled so wide as I looked back at Alex.

"Happy birthday, angel."

I pursed my lips together before I got up and ran straight towards Alex to embrace him in a hug.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! Oh my God, I love you so much!" I took Alex by his cheeks and pressed my lips into his.

He laughed mid-kiss, which made me do it also.

"So, (f/n), what do you think of the little guy? Does he fit your Newfoundland requirements?"

"Yes, yes, a million times, yes. I love him - and you - so fucking much."

"You haven't even met the dog yet!" Alex chuckled.

"Look at him, Alex! He's perfect!"

"Well, come and follow me, we gotta pick a collar and leash for the little fellow!"

I stood up and traveled towards Alex's side, where he wrapped his arm around my shoulders.

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Hey Hatters and Yognau(gh)ts! I'm getting held hostage by snow right now, so expect me to be possibly updating more these next 2 or 3 days. Anyway, if you're getting pounded by snow right now, stay safe! Good day!