Chapter 4

Surprise

A few days went by, mostly spent with each other, around the nest, the Samba Club or nearby Rio de Janeiro in general. This day, however, would be different. Today was the day Blu and Linda first met, and they always celebrated as his birthday, since they didn't know his real one. Jewel knew today would be that day. She woke extra early to make sure she could give Blu an extra special day.

Eventually Blu woke up. Every day he would wake up earlier than the day before, getting used to Brazilian times. He noticed Jewel wasn't there, but figured she'd just be out looking for breakfast, as she always did. He was sort of right as Jewel came back with breakfast. It was something different than the usual nuts and seeds. Jewel had brought a travel sized packet of Fruity Krunch. Blu had told her about how much he liked it so she figured he's like some for breakfast.

"Oh, Jewel." He said as he noticed it. "You didn't have to do that." Blu gave her a hug as thanks.

"Of course I do. It's your birthday after all." She said with a smile.

"You're always so nice to me."
"If there's ever anyone nice to anyone, it's you being nice to me."

Blu gave her a kiss and opened the packet. "Well, no time to waste then." He said, eating some of it. "Want some?"

"No, thank you, Blu." Jewel said. "I brought some nuts for myself."
"No really, try it." Blu said with his mouth full.

Carefully Jewel tried some. She liked it, but didn't want to eat Blu's birthday food. "It's nice..." She said.

Blu smiled. "It'll grow on you."

Jewel giggled a little, as she said the same thing earlier. "Just like you did."

The two ate the packet Jewel had brought and left the nuts to be eaten another day.

Jewel had planned more for Blu's birthday though. She was going to show him the most beautiful places around, since he hadn't been there for very long.

"Come on, Blu. We have a long way to go!" She said, taking off.

"Where are we going?" Blu said, following her.

"Somewhere special for your birthday, you'll see."

"Oh, okay." Blu said in an exited tone.

After an entire day of visiting the nicest places in and around Rio, they finally went to a stop on top of the Christ the Redeemer statue. The night had already fallen and Blu and Jewel looked over the city lights in all their glory.

"Jewel?" Blu asked.

"Yes?"

"Thanks for the amazing birthday. I didn't think you'd remember."

Jewel gave him a kiss on the side of his beak. "How could I possibly forget the birthday of the most important bird in the world?"

Blu smiled, not knowing what to say back.

Jewel kissed him again, this time on his beak. Blu had gotten a little more experienced over the past time so he knew what to do this time around, making the kiss only more enjoyable. Blu eventually broke the kiss.

"I love you, Jewel."
"I love you too, Blu."