Disclaimer: I own nothing except for the oc and the plot.
I really didn't like the way this chapter turned out, but I guess it is better than nothing.
Saturday April 23, 2011- 8:35 P.M
John and I were walking towards the hotel after leaving the restaurant. As we were walking John grabbed my hand and said "Told you I knew that you were up to something."
"Well I tried to surprise you with the dinner but you just had to be a sneaky worm."
John laughed "You just have to know that you just can't hide anything from me because I find out about everything."
I smirked as we walked through the front lobby. "Yep you find out about everything."
"Yes that is very true."
As John and I turned the corner, that was when everyone shouted. "Surprise!"
John jumped and stuttered "But-but how?"
I smiled "I got you good."
John looked at me "I can't believe that you hid this from me."
"Well I am good at keeping surprises."
John smiled "I bet you are."
John and I walked into the party and greeted everyone.
An hour into the party John began to open his birthday presents, which he got a lot of.
"Yes more jean shorts, thank you Layla." John said.
"Gosh is that all you girls bought him?" Phil said causing everyone to laugh.
"Hey you got him sunglasses." Layla snapped back.
"No personalized sunglasses."
After the laughter calmed down someone said "Now it is time for Ava's present."
John looked at me "You got me something?"
"Of course I did." I said as I handed him a tiny box.
"Wow she got you a necklace." Dolph said.
I hit Dolph "Oh shut up. It is not a necklace."
"Well open it John." Jeff called out.
John smirked and began to unwrap the gift. John opened the box and as soon as he did he looked up at me and then back at the box. John held up the present and said "Car keys?"
I smiled "Yeah, car keys to your 1970 Pontiac GTO."
"Holy shit that is better than a necklace."
"Ava are you serious?"
I shook my head "Yeah it is."
"Geez. Ava this must of cost you a fortune, I can't exc-"
I placed my hand under John's chin "Don't worry about anything. I got you this gift for your birthday, so enjoy it."
John sighed and kissed me "Thank you, I love it."
I smiled "You better."
Everyone laughed and we continued on with the party.
11:45 PM
I was sitting out in the courtyard getting some fresh air when Eve came out. I smiled "Tired?"
"Exhausted. Everyone is heading out but I just wanted to check on you before I left."
"Why?"
"Just to make sure you are alright. Are you?"
I shook my head "Yeah but I'm still contemplating about the thing."
"Well you are in a tough position."
I sighed "I know."
Eve placed a hand on my shoulder "Don't worry about it you'll know when the time is right."
"Thanks Eve."
Eve smiled and from inside Maryse was calling Eve's name. Eve looked at me "I'll see you later. Goodnight."
"Night."
Eve smiled once more before walking inside and once she did John came out. I smiled "Hey birthday boy."
John smirked "Hey and take this it is cold out here." John took off his jacket and placed it on me.
"So did you have fun tonight?"
"Yeah I did, but I don't know how I am every going to top what you gave me."
"You already have."
"Oh and what would that be?"
I looked down on the ground and knew that I was taking a huge risk but I'm going to do it anyway. I looked back at John. "You've made me know what love really feels like."
John shook his head "Are you telling me that you love me?"
I shook my head and looked down on the ground "Yeah."
John lifted my chin up and wiped away my tear. "You just gave me the greatest gift of all."
I was confused "I did?"
John shook his head and kissed me. He pulled away and said "By letting me know that the girl I love feels the same way too."
I smiled and John moved my hair out of my face, before saying "I love you."
I wrapped my arms around John's neck "I love you too."
John smiled and kissed me one more time before we headed back to our hotel room.