IT ALL GOES BACK TO THE FIRST KISS

A/N: For tatasmaslany. Prompt: A soccer cop one where it's Alison's bday and she thinks Beth forgot but obvs she didn't. Title from Bruised and Scarred by Mayday Parade because it describes this ship but I promise this ficlet is free of pain. Hopefully.

Because this ship is painful. Really, really painful. But since I've done the angstbefore it's time for the fluff! This one's rushed though so I'll make a better one soon!

Established soccer cop. I own nothing, mistakes are mine. More ficlets and stuffhere. Thank you and I hope you like it. XD

P.S. For the anon asking for the Cophine lap dance, I'm working on it! Please don't think I'm ignoring you because I've been posting fills now. :) And to the other requesters, I'll be leaving for a while so I'll work on your requests when I get back! XD

It All Goes Back to the First Kiss

"I can't meet with you today, Ali," Beth said to the phone with a sigh. She shuffled documents on her table just to make Alison hear that she was working.

(Not.)

Alison sighed as well, slightly disappointed that she won't be able to see Beth on her own birthday. How unlucky could she get? Even more unluckier, because apparently Beth has all but forgotten it was her birthday. "Yeah, I understand Bee. I'm sorry for bothering you."

Beth frowned at the sigh and obvious letdown in Alison's voice. "Ali, you're not bothering me. I'm just really busy right now. We're working on a case and chief's already bugging us," she reasoned.

(Not.)

"Oh, okay," Alison murmured as she fiddled with the hem of her shirt like a nervous little girl. "Tomorrow then?"

Beth bit her lip and looked at her watch. It was two in the afternoon and in another hour she'll be out to fix things. "Will you be free tonight?" She asked hesitantly. She knew Alison still had her family and she still had Paul but she could hope. It was Alison's birthday and it was her first birthday with Beth and she wanted to make it special, even just for a while.

"I can sneak out for an hour," Alison murmured, already thinking of a reason to leave later. A part of her hoped that maybe Beth was planning a surprise but she dismissed it immediately - they were in secret and organizing parties take much effort, and she didn't think Beth had time could do such. She loved her job to just go cutting off her hours for her.

(That didn't mean Alison couldn't hope.)

"I'll meet you at seven at the parking lot then?" Beth asked, her voice above a whisper. After this confirmation, she'll be up and running.

"Seven."

—

Beth arrived ten minutes before seven to set up the picnic she prepared. The calls were done, the dishes were warm, the cityscape was in all its glory and all that she had to wait for was Alison.

She heard the familiar crunch of tires against the pavement and Beth got up. Her car was large enough to hide the small picnic area she set up so she grabbed the small bouquet of flowers from her passenger's seat and ran to Alison's car, hiding the flowers on her back. She stood in front of the automobile with a smile as Alison got out.

"What's got you all smiling?" Alison asked, the same smile on her face.

"You," Beth whispered and stepped forward. "And no, I didn't forget." She handed Alison the small bouquet of white primroses and red tulips. "Happy birthday, Ali."

Alison's jaw dropped open at the sight of the simple arrangement of flowers. Personally, she thought that roses were overrated and she just knew that this certain selection meant something. Her eyes darted back and forth the flowers and Beth's face until the cop just laughed, shook her head and pulled Alison by the waist into a warm embrace.

"You dork," Alison mumbled and wrapped her arms around Beth's neck.

"Yeah but I'm your dork," Beth shot back, before pulling away to peck Alison's lips. "I missed you. But since I know our time is limited…" (Both of them smiled sadly at the reminder. Beth mentally kicked herself, but well, it was true). The cop shrugged. "Come on, birthday girl."

Beth pulled Alison to the picnic set up. The sight of it made the latter tear up and the former smile proudly. "Nothing fancy, just thought I'd make it… Slightly memorable." Beth took Alison's coat, folded it neatly, and placed it near the picnic basket. "Come on, we're going to miss the show."

Alison looked confused but let herself be pulled down. Beth had her sit between her legs, her back to her front, and as soon as the cop wrapped her arms around Alison's waist, as if on cue, the car radio began playing Hands to Heaven and the first spark of the fireworks began.

"Happy birthday, Alison. I love you," Beth whispered against her ear. Alison placed her arms over Beth's on her waist and pulled her closer. Bright, beautiful explosions colored the night sky but Alison chose to ignore them in favor of kissing Beth in gratitude, in appreciation.

With love. In love.

"I love you too. I thought you forgot," Alison murmured against her lips.

"I'll never forget, Ali," Beth said with a small smile.

(Later on, Alison found out what the flowers meant: primrose, eternal; red tulip, undying love).