Our Anniversary: Part One

A beautiful day in Domino City was upon the citizens as many enjoyed the quality time of being outside. Both Alexis and her older brother Atticus took Tidus to the park while the siblings got a chance to catch up about life.

"Tidus, remember to be careful on the slide!" Alexis called out from the bench.

"Mooom…." the son muttured. Tidus blushed in embarrassment and bowed his head while Atticus chuckled at his reaction.

"Sis, you're gonna embarrass the poor kid." Atticus teased.

"Still, he could get hurt!" Alexis replied. "I mean, the playground still can be dangerous, you know."

"Hehe..well I guess you have a point." Atticus agreed, watching his nephew.

As soon as a beeping sound was heard from Alexis's phone, Atticus's thoughts about how far both Jaden and Alexis have come, were interrupted as he looked back at his sister.

"Oh! It's just my phone." Alexis explained. She grabbed the phone from her pocket and saw a new text message.

"Who's it from?" Atticus asked as Alexis started to read the message.

"Well It's from Jaden, why?" She replied.

"Oh I see, could it be a romantic text from work?" Atticus nudged her shoulder while Alexis sighed.

"No, he's just asking what's for dinner." She replied while texting him back. "I told him we're having pizza tonight….and now he's texting about if I've recorded his favorite show on TV ."

The brother frowned. "Well that doesn't sound very romantic. That doesn't sound very romantic at all, in fact." He commented.

"Atticu-"

"I just think he should maybe show way more pizazz sometimes. Besides, your wedding anniversary is tomorrow, right?"

"Is that's what this is all about?" Alexis asked.

"Jaden forgot last year's anniversary, remember?" Atticus reminded. "He should at least make it up to you this year. Something that screams romance; something straight out of a cheesy romance film! You know, the ones I'd try to get you to watch."

"Well I'm going to see if he remembers this time." Alexis replied. She sighed softly, recalling a recent memory she had. "You know now that I think about it...we've been wrapped up with the house and Tidus a lot...we...haven't been really doing anything just the two of us lately."

"Yeah, marriage and kids change things I bet, but you and Jay need to keep this thing alive . I'm talking about the romance part, Lex."

"Well I guess I could organize something for Jaden and I." Alexis suggested.

Atticus shook his head. "Don't you worry your pretty little head, sis." Atticus playfully commented. "I'll take care of everything on this anniversary date…" he said with a wink.

"...I don't like where this is going…" Alexis deadpanned, knowing her brother had something bound to go crazy.

Atticus sat up from the bench, chuckling nervously after pretending to look at his watch. "Well, look at the time! Guess I better get going."

"And where are you off to?" Alexis asked.

"Oh...me and the lifeguard babe from the beach have a date." Atticus winked.

The blonde woman shook her head. "Looks like some things will never change." She sighed.

The brown haired man replied. "I'll see you later, sis and my favorite little nephew on the swing set."

Alexis looked over and saw Tidus on the swing, carefully watching over him as he swung on the swings. Meanwhile, Atticus bolted away from the park and to a nearby cafe where he was immediately seated at a nice, clean table by a lovestruck hostess.

After saying some cheesy, yet charming lines to the waitress, he managed to get a free scone and drink. Atticus then picked up his cell phone and began to call Jaden.

"Hello? Jaden speaking!" Jaden said from the other line as he was trying to keep up at the office with his papers of work.

"Jaden, it's me, Atticus." Atticus replied. "Before you ask, I called because I wanted to ask you what's tomorrow?"

"What's in tomorrow you ask?" Jaden repeated. "Pretty sure tomorrow's Saturday."

"Well er..Yeah, but it's a special type of Saturday." Atticus added.

Jaden gave it some thought, yet clearly clueless about the day itself. "Uh...Yeah sorry, Atticus, but I got nothing."

Atticus sighed, clearly annoyed. How could he have forgotten this important date? "Jaden my man, you can't be serious. It's your wedding anniversary with my sister!" He replied.

A pair of brown eyes immediately widened.

"WHAT?!" Jaden screamed. Those in the office looked back at him, both scared and shocked out of their lives. Jaden chuckled nervously and apologized before finding privacy in a secret room to take the call.

"What?! It's tomorrow?!" Jaden panicked.

"Yeah and you forgot last year remember. Ah Jaden...you should know the importance of a wedding anniversary. Hell, I've never even been married but I know women hate it if you forget an important date like that. I could tell you that already, bro."

Jaden immediately felt guilt from last year's anniversary. "Yeah...Alexis was disappointed last year...and I swore I wouldn't forget...dammit I don't even have anything planned. This is just like school all over again."

"Hey, I'm just glad you're alive." Atticus joked.

"What?!"

"Not to worry, Jaden. You're my brother, and I, the Master of Love, care about you and my little sister too much to allow you to forget an anniversary. I want you to swing by my bachelor pad tomorrow morning and we'll make all the plans." Atticus instructed.

"W-Well...sure but what about Tidus?" Jaden asked.

"Ah that's right...well what about your folks? Could they watch him?" asked Atticus.

"I'm positive my mom can." Jaden replied. "So how early do I have to be at your place?"

"Well my friend, I'd say nine o'clock sharp!" Atticus replied. "Jaden, I know you don't wanna lose her. Remember this is for Alexis."

Jaden groaned quietly. He was never one to wake up early, even in his years of fatherhood he preferred to sleep in with the comfort of his bed. However if it wasn't for Atticus, he would've never gotten this far with Alexis. The brown haired man nodded his head, feeling a rush of motivation and determination.

"Alright...I'll be there. For Alexis!"

To be continued...