LINDSEY'S POV:
"Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Lindsey, happy birthday to you" Mum and Dad sang as they walked into my bedroom that morning
"What time is it? It's still dark out" I proclaimed, rubbing my sleep-filled eyes
"It's 6:30am" Mum informed me "but we wanted to see our baby before we left"
I smiled at her warmly and sat up in bed. Focusing on what they had in their hands, there was a pile of cards and some presents, and Mum had a homemade cake in her hand…
"Blow out your candles, darling" she stated
"And make a wish" Dad interjected
A birthday kiss from Freddie…
Blowing out the candles, I opened my eyes and flicked on my bedside light as Mum set the cake down and Dad handed me my presents and cards…
"This is too much" I proclaimed as I opened Mum and Dad's card to me, a wad of cash falling out
"It's not every day your baby girl turns 17" Mum sighed "and you're worth it, baby"
"Thank you" I replied, hugging them both tightly
Leaving me to get organised after opening my cards and presents, I made my way downstairs as Dad was packing up the car…
"Are you going anywhere nice?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at Mum as she stood in the hallway
"London" she informed me "your Dad's gone all out. Booked us into a top hotel and a posh restaurant and we're off to see a show"
"Got to keep the ladies in my life sweet, haven't I?" he inquired "you ready, Sal?"
Mum nodded her head, signalling yes… "Okay, before we go, all numbers that you need are by the phone, the alcohol's in the pantry fridge and the food has all been pre-prepared"
"Thanks, Mum" I replied, hugging her tightly
"You're welcome, sweetie, have a lovely night" she proclaimed
"I'll try" I stated, smiling at her warmly as we pulled away, moving to hug Dad
Waving them off, I shut the door behind me and made my way into the kitchen for breakfast. A little while later after watching some daytime TV, I showered and made my way into my bedroom to my phone ringing. Glancing at the caller ID, I smiled widely as I saw it was Freddie…
"Finally" he proclaimed "I've been calling you for ages. Where've you been?"
"In the shower and getting stuff sorted for tonight" I informed him
"Well I just wanted to let you know I'll be over in half-an-hour" he admitted
"Why so early?" I questioned
"Don't you need a big strong man to help with any heavy lifting?" he inquired
"You mean play on the Playstation because your brothers are hogging yours?" I asked
"Fine, you got me" he replied "so, half-an-hour, yeah?"
"Okay" I stated "see you then"
"Oh, Linds" he proclaimed as I went to hang up the phone "happy birthday"
"Thanks" I sighed, hanging up the phone, a wide smile on my face
FREDDIE'S POV:
I pulled into Lindsey's driveway half-an-hour later, her opening the door to me as I reached it…
"Got enough booze there?" she questioned, chuckling lightly
"Courtesy of Fraser" I informed her "told us to have a good night and let our hair down"
"Does your Mum know about that?" she asked, shutting the door behind me
"Course not" I proclaimed "so where shall I put this lot?"
"In the pantry fridge" she informed me
Making my way into the kitchen, seeing her sat on one of the worktops a few minutes later, I handed her two bags, a present from me, and a present from Mum and Fraser…
"Is this one from you?" she inquired
"How'd you guess?" I questioned
"The terrible wrapping" she replied, smirking at me as she tore into the paper
LINDSEY'S POV:
I removed the remnants of paper, coming face-to-face with a box from the jewellers. Glancing up at Freddie who was watching me, I opened it, a gorgeous diamond bracelet sat inside…
"Say something" he begged "do you like it?"
"Yeah, I love it" I informed him "but it's too much"
"Nothing's too much for you, Linds" he replied, smiling at me warmly as I looked up at him
"But this must've cost you a fortune" I sighed "how did you afford it?"
"I've started doing a few odd jobs for Fraser" he informed me "can I put it on?"
I nodded my head, signalling yes, taking it from the box and handing it to him, watching him as he gently clasped it around my wrist. Placing my hands on his shoulders as he finished, I jumped down from the worktop and wrapped my arms around him, trying not to moan as his body pressed against mine. Pulling away, I smiled at him warmly… "Thank you"
"You're welcome. Now open Mum and Fraser's" he proclaimed
Doing as he asked, I opened theirs, being presented with a pair of matching earrings…
"I'm gonna text your Mum, tell her thanks" I informed him "how about you start making my special birthday breakfast?"
"And what would that be, Butterfield?" he questioned
I rolled my eyes at him and walked out of the room, smiling warmly as I made my way up the stairs, hearing him rooting through the cupboards. Ten minutes later I was back downstairs, having text Sandy, thanking her and Fraser for my present, seeing Freddie stood at the cooker, making pancakes…
"If lady would like to take a seat, breakfast will be ready shortly" he informed me
"Why thank you, kind Sir" I chuckled, sitting down at the kitchen table, watching him as he busied himself preparing breakfast
FREDDIE'S POV:
People started to arrive at Lindsey's as she finished getting herself organised. At the minute, she and Sinead were upstairs putting the finishing touches to their outfits…
"Fred" a guy I recognised as Ste shouted "where do these go?"
"In the kitchen for now" I informed him, growing a little concerned as more and more people made their way up Lindsey's drive
LINDSEY'S POV:
"That's gorgeous, is it a present from your Mum and Dad?" Sinead asked, motioning to my bracelet from Freddie
"It was a present, but not from my Mum and Dad" I admitted
"Who then?" she questioned
"Freddie" I informed her
"Freddie bought you that?" she inquired, raising an eyebrow at me
I nodded my head, signalling yes… "Is that okay?"
"Yeah, course it is" she replied "I'm not some insane girlfriend who gets upset that their boyfriend buys their best friend jewellery"
I smiled at her warmly… "Are you sure this isn't too revealing?"
"There's no such thing as too revealing" she replied "and anyway, you'll have guys dropping at your feet when they see you"
There's only one guy I want dropping at my feet, and you're sleeping with him…
"We better get downstairs then, hadn't we?" I suggested
Sinead nodded her head, signalling yes, linking her arm through mine…
FREDDIE'S POV:
Sinead made her way down the stairs as I finally shut the door… "You look amazing"
"Just wait till you see Lindsey. She looks hot" she proclaimed
As if by magic, Lindsey made her way down the stairs. The first thing I saw were her legs, accentuated by the heels she was wearing on her feet, and then the rest of her came into view and I was sure my jaw dropped. She was wearing a strapless black dress that came just above the knee and she looked fantastic…
"Told you she looked amazing, didn't I?" Sinead questioned
I swallowed a lump in my throat as Lindsey reached us and nodded my head, signalling yes...
"Shall we get this party started?" she suggested, making her way into the kitchen
Following her and Sinead, I shook my head, I was with Sinead, not Lindsey…
LINDSEY'S POV:
"Freddie, Freddie Roscoe, there you are" I proclaimed as I finally found my best friend "where've you been all night? I've been looking for you"
"I've been here" he informed me "you've just been too busy drinking. Maybe you should slow down"
"Nope" she replied "come and dance with me"
"You know I don't dance, Linds" he sighed
"You do when it's your best friend's birthday" I proclaimed "come on"
I dragged him onto the dancefloor and wound my arms around his neck… "I love you, Freddie Roscoe"
"You're hammered" he chuckled
"I mean it" I informed him "I love you, Freddie, I really, really love you"
Looking up at him, I saw that his eyes were dark. Swallowing the lump in my throat as I watched him watching me, I leant up on my tiptoes, thankful that he was holding onto me and pressed my lips to his…
"What the hell was that?" Sinead questioned
"Sinead, I can explain" Freddie assured her
"You better! Kitchen now" she proclaimed
"I need to get Linds to bed first" he admitted
"Fine, I'm out of here" she sighed
"Did I do something wrong?" I asked as Sinead stormed out of the living room
"Nothing at all" he informed me "come on, let's get you to bed"
Guiding me through the crowds and up the stairs, I fell onto my bed… "Sorry, Freddie"
"Nothing to be sorry for, Linds" he assured me "I'll be back soon, okay?"
I haphazardly nodded my head and was vaguely aware of the door shutting behind me…
FREDDIE'S POV:
Making my way back downstairs, I sighed heavily, switching the music off, moans and groans filling the room… "Party's over, guys, everybody out"
Once I was sure everybody had left, I locked the front door behind me, making sure everywhere else was locked up too. Making my way back up the stairs and into Lindsey's room, I sighed. Where was I to start?
LINDSEY'S POV:
"What're you doing, Freddie Roscoe?" I inquired as I felt Freddie begin to move me
"Getting you ready for bed, Lindsey Butterfield" he informed me
"I can do it" I informed him
"Try saying that when you can stand up for more than 5 seconds" he proclaimed
I felt Freddie begin to peel my clothes from my body, and couldn't help but remember that night. He was always so gentle, much like he was being now, taking care not to hurt me…
FREDDIE'S POV:
I pulled Lindsey's dress from her body, my mouth running dry as I saw she wasn't wearing a bra. I let my eyes graze over her body, her breasts, the birthmark on her stomach, her legs, remembering how well they wrapped around my waist…
"I'm cold" Lindsey mumbled. Snapping from my trance, I began to put her pyjamas onto her
LINDSEY'S POV:
"Night, Lindsey Butterfield" Freddie whispered
"You're not leaving me, are you?" I questioned
"I have to, it's getting late" he admitted
"Then you should stay?" I suggested "stay here with me, Freddie, please"
Opening my eyes, I looked up at him as he stood by my bedside. Smiling warmly as he moved around to the other side of my bed and took his shoes off, he climbed under the covers, pulling them over me too…
FREDDIE'S POV:
Lindsey lay next to me, sound asleep. Moving some hair from her face, I leant forward and kissed her softly… "Happy Birthday, Linds"
LINDSEY'S POV:
I had to physically restrain myself from jumping out of bed and doing a victory dance as I felt Freddie's lips touch mine. All I wanted to do was reciprocate, but I couldn't…
I'd got my birthday wish…
LINDSEY'S OUTFIT:
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FREDDIE'S BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR LINDSEY:
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