Well since today is my birthday I decided to write a birthday fic :) I really couldn't help myself with this one. Haha, I always say that don't I? Anyways, read and review! Thank you all who have been faithfully reviewing, I love getting the emails and reading what you have to say, it encourages me and gives me the extra push I need to write. Thank you!
Nope not mine.
"Shh!" Arthur held his finger against his lips, telling Aiden to quietly make his way into the room. Aiden nodded and copied his father. They snuck into the bedroom, trying to be as quiet and sneaky as possible.
Ariadne was still sleeping, her large belly visible through the thick blankets. Aiden looked at his dad, waiting to see what he was supposed to do next even though they went over it.
Arthur handed his son a card and a rose while he grabbed the tray with breakfast and a vase full of roses. He looked back at Aiden and nodded. Aiden smiled and walked to his mother's side of the bed, gently tapping her nose.
"Mommy." Aiden whispered, still tapping her nose. "Mommy." He placed a sloppy kiss on her cheek.
Ariadne's eyes opened slowly and the first thing she saw was Aiden's huge brown eyes.
"Mommy's up!" Aiden turned to Arthur. Arthur nodded, smiling.
"Hey baby. What's up?" She asked, yawning.
"Happy birthday mommy!" He exclaimed, pulling the card and rose from behind his back and handing them to her.
Ariadne blinked in surprise and looked at her husband who was carrying a tray. She grinned and took the card from Aiden, opening it carefully.
She smiled when she saw a drawing of the family. He even had a drawing of the baby. Ariadne was surprised with the drawing, Aiden had taken after her and showed a love for drawing and building things.
"Thank you sweetie. I love it." She kissed his nose and he handed her the rose.
"Daddy has something for you too!" Aiden said, stepping aside and letting Arthur move to sit on the bed.
"Aiden and I made you breakfast." Arthur said, setting the tray down on the bed and leaning in to kiss his wife. She grinned and cupped Arthur's cheek.
"Thank you." She whispered.
"Aren't you going to eat, mommy?" Aiden asked, moving towards the bed, and setting his hands on it. Ariadne chuckled and nodded. She started to move and Arthur helped her sit up.
"Breakfast in bed. I think I could get used to this." She teased.
"Don't count on it." Arthur replied, raising his eyebrows. Ariadne giggled, knowing that Arthur didn't like eating in bed.
"Fine." She pouted, grabbing the tray from Arthur. "Pancakes and eggs."
"And orange juice!" Aiden added.
"Right and orange juice. And who could these lovely flowers be from?" She playfully asked, looking at Aiden. "Do you know?"
Aiden giggled. "They're from daddy!"
"From daddy?" She asked, looking at Arthur. "Well I guess I should thank him huh?"
Aiden nodded, grinning. Ariadne pulled Arthur by the tie, nearly knocking the food off of the tray. Arthur grunted and placed his hands on the bed, surprised by the strength Ariadne had.
"Ew! Don't kiss!" Aiden said, covering his eyes.
"Cover your eyes then." Ariadne said, tugging Arthur closer and kissing him. Both ignored Aiden's protest as they kissed. When she pulled away from Arthur she smiled at the shocked expression he had on his face. She ruffled his hair and smiled at the disheveled look he was now sporting.
"Thank you." She said again, happily eating her food.
After Ariadne finished eating Arthur cleaned up with Aiden's help. Ariadne watched her boys with pride and she climbed out of bed.
"Get dressed!" Arthur told her as he left the room.
"I am." She said, grabbing something comfortable. When Arthur walked back into the room she was dressed and sitting on the bed, waiting for an explanation.
"We're going somewhere. It's a surprise."
"Surprise? Really Arthur?" She asked. Arthur chuckled.
"I know you hate surprises." He kissed her. "Come on, Aiden's already ready."
"Wait, he knows where we're going?" She asked.
Arthur nodded. "You won't get it out of him though."
"Wanna bet?" She asked.
"Oh I would bet on it. There's nothing a good bribe can't do." Arthur smirked.
"You bribed our son to keep a secret? What did you bribe him with?" Ariadne asked, shocked.
Arthur just smirked and Ariadne gasped. "You told him you'd buy him a suit didn't you! I can't believe you Arthur." She giggled, trying to act angry but failing.
"Aiden, you ready buddy?"
"Yes, daddy! Come on mommy!" Aiden held out his hand for her and she took it, smiling.
Ariadne followed Arthur and Aiden as they walked in Paris. She had no idea where they were taking her until they passed a familiar neighborhood.
"Wait, we're going to…" Ariadne trailed off, stopping when they came in front of the familiar warehouse where it all started years ago.
Arthur watched Ariadne's reaction carefully, her grip on Aiden's hand loosening a little. Aiden was also looking up at his mother expectantly. He didn't know the significance of the place, but Arthur had told him it was important and it's where daddy and mommy first met.
"Come on, let's go in." She finally said, leading the two boys into the building.
Arthur smirked, wanting her to go in first. Aiden knew this too and let go of Ariadne's hand instead reaching up to his father. Arthur picked his son up and they followed her closely.
"Surprise!" A group shouted when Ariadne walked in. She looked around, shocked before letting a huge grin appear on her face.
"Arthur, did you plan this?" She asked, turning to him. Arthur nodded. "Thank you."
"So how old are you now?" Eames asked, walking up to her.
Ariadne playfully hit his shoulder. "A lady never tells her age."
"I'll just ask Arthur then." Eames said, turning to the Point Man.
"Sorry, if she doesn't want to say, then I can't tell you."
Eames pouted and turned to Ariadne again. "You have to be 29 or 30." Eames grinned when she frowned.
"I'm 29." She finally admitted, grimacing slightly.
"You're still young." Eames said, pulling her into a hug. "How's the little one?"
"She's kicking like crazy. I think she's ready to meet everyone."
"Auntie Ari!" James exclaimed, Philippa following close behind him. "Happy Birthday!" They both said, each hugging her.
"Hey guys! Thank you, did you know about this?" She asked them. They grinned mischievously and left as Cobb came up to hug her, Miles following close behind.
"Happy Birthday Ariadne." Cobb said, stepping aside so Miles could pull the young woman into a hug.
"Happy Birthday dear. How are you feeling?" He asked, looking her over.
"Tired." Ariadne admitted, her hands falling to her stomach instinctively.
Miles nodded knowingly and turned around, searching for a chair. He spotted one and quickly left to get it.
"Here, sit down." He said gently.
"Thanks." She smiled.
"Not much longer now huh?" Cobb asked.
"Just a few more weeks. It'll be nice to finally meet her." Ariadne grinned.
"Auntie Ari! We have gifts for you! Open them so we can have cake!" James said, bringing the gifts and placing them at her feet.
"Alright, alright. James, that's rude. Auntie Ari will open gifts and have cake when she's ready."
"No, it's fine." Ariadne said.
The party went by quickly. Eames had sent Arthur and Ariadne home, saying that he'd clean up and not to worry about it.
Ariadne had received many lovely gifts. A nice sketch book, some pencils, a scarf, and gift cards for baby clothes. She was happy with her gifts. As they walked back home, she couldn't help but giggle as she watched Arthur carry Aiden's sleeping body down the street.
"Gosh, I love you." Ariadne gushed suddenly. Arthur turned his head and raised his eyebrow at her.
"I love you too." Arthur chuckled, unsure of what caused the sudden outburst.
"I mean, you've given me this beautiful boy and now you've given me this baby girl. What more can I ask for?" She asked.
"Well hopefully more babies someday." Arthur smirked.
"I never thought of you as a more than two kids kind of guy." Ariadne said, smiling.
"Two kids are boring." Arthur replied. "I always thought it would be nice to come from a bigger family."
Ariadne laughed. "Me too. But I think we should leave this open for discussion. I'm already having a baby. I don't plan on getting pregnant right away." She looked at him pointedly.
Arthur nodded. "Well how about tonight I give you your gift then."
"Arthur, you didn't have to get me anything."
"But I wanted to."
Ariadne sighed and shook her head. She opened the door for them and they quietly walked into their house, taking Aiden to bed. Arthur tucked in Aiden lovingly, brushing the hair out of his face and kissing his forehead.
"Love you buddy." He whispered. Ariadne leant down and kissed her son, admiring his sleeping form.
"Come on, I have your gift." He said, pulling her gently out of the room. He sat her down on the bed and walked into their closet, pulling out some small boxes. Ariadne watched him carefully. He took a seat next to her and opened the first box.
Ariadne gasped. It was a matching bracelet and necklace set with her name engraved in it and in the back it had "Worth a Shot" engraved on it. She covered her mouth and looked at Arthur, her eyes tearing up.
"I also got one for her. Well two sets actually." Arthur admitted, opening the boxes. "When she's born she can wear the matching bracelet. I didn't get her name engraved since we haven't decided for sure what we're going to name her, but once we do, I'll take it in. The necklace we can give her when she's five. I bought this other set for when she turns sixteen. We can give it to her then." Arthur said, showing his wife the two sets he had bought.
"Oh, Arthur. They're beautiful." Ariadne said, taking the boxes from him and looking at them closely. "They match mine."
Arthur nodded. "I thought it would be neat for her to have a matching jewelry set with you."
"Arthur!" Ariadne pulled him into a kiss, tears streaming down her face. "You're amazing. I love you."
Arthur laughed. "I love you too." He said, still holding her.
"I was thinking we'd name her Alette." Ariadne sniffled, wiping away the tears.
Arthur grinned. "It's beautiful."
Ariadne smiled. "What about a middle name?"
"Bethany."
"Bethany? Isn't that more of a first name?" Ariadne asked.
"It could be. Should we save that one?" Arthur asked.
"I think we should, just in case."
"Alright, how about Danae?" Arthur suggested.
"Alette Danae Hamilton. I like it." Ariadne smiled.
"I'll get these engraved tomorrow then." Arthur grinned. Ariadne loved how Arthur was beaming just talking about their daughter and being able to give her something already.
"She's so going to be a daddy's girl." Ariadne said, shaking her head. Arthur smiled sheepishly at her before kissing her soflty.
"Thank you Arthur. This is the best gift I've gotten today…besides Aiden's card of course."
Alette was suggested to me by actressen. I loved it and since I have been going with the "A" names, I figured I might as well keep going. Haha...Bethany is actually my name, I wasn't sure if I should use it though, I'd love to incorporate it sometime, every writer has to do it at least once right ;) Haha...so anyways, let me know what you think! REVIEW! :D For my birthday? Yes? *puppy eyes* (btw, I taught Aiden that look...haha...jk...)
