Lennon and Randy had been dating for three months. They were very happy together. Lennon was so glad she decided to give Randy a chance. He treated her better then Montgomery ever had. Today was Lennon's nineteenth birthday. She got up and started her day. When she got out of the shower she could smell food cooking. She went and got dressed then went into the kitchen. Randy was making breakfast.

"Good morning birthday girl." Randy said smiling. "Your breakfast is almost ready." "Pancakes and bacon."

"Randy you didn't have to make me breakfast."

"Of course I did, it's your birthday."

She sat down. A few minutes later he brought her her breakfast. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." He kissed her.

After she ate she was getting ready to leave for school.

"I packed you a lunch." Randy said.

"Thanks."

"Have a nice day at school?"

"I will."

"What time will you be home tonight?"

"Nine." "Honey, what don't I want today?"

"You don't want a party and you don't want any gifts."

"Right." "I have to go."

"Not so fast." They kissed. "Bye."

"Bye."

Lennon was at work. Maggie came in to drop off Lennon's gift. It was a slow night.

"Happy birthday." Maggie said

"Maggie you didn't have to buy a gift."

"Sure I did you're my best friend." "Besides, I didn't buy it, I made it." "Open it."

Lennon took out the tissue paper and pulled out a red scarf. "You made this?"

"Yeah."

"It's great." "I love it." "Thanks."

"You're welcome." "How's Randy?"

"He's great." She said smiling.

"You know this is the most I've seen you smile in a relationship."

"I've never been this happy."

"If I didn't know any better I'd say you were sleeping together." "Oh my god, are you?" She asked smiling.

"No." "I'm still not ready for that yet." "You know you'd be the first person I tell."

"I better be."

"I want to take Randy to meet my mom."

"Ooh, big step."

"Yeah." "I'm asking him tonight."

"Do you guys have any plans tonight?"

"No." "I just want to watch some movies and cuddle up with him on the couch."

When Lennon got home the whole apartment was filled with smoke. She could smell something burning.

"Randy?" She said worried.

"It's ok." He said. "Everything's fine."

"What happened?"

"I was trying to make dinner and I burnt it." "I wanted to surprise you." "I'm sorry."

"That's really sweet but next time don't burn down our apartment to surprise me." She kissed him. "Thank you for trying though."

"I opened a window so the smoke should be out soon."

"Wanna order some chicken?"

"Yeah."

They were eating.

"Randy I was thinking about going to visit my mom in two weeks." She said. "I'd like you to come with me."

"You want me to meet your mom?" He said smiling.

"Yes."

"I'd love to."

"Great."

After dinner they were sitting on the couch. Randy pulled out a little box he was hiding under the couch.

"Happy birthday Len." He said.

"Randy."

I know but I couldn't help it." "Open it." When she did she saw a sliver promise ring. "It's a promise ring." "See your birthstone's in the middle and I had our names engraved on it." "Do you like it?"

She started to cry tears of joy. "I love it." She said tearfully.

"Well don't cry."

"This is the sweetest thing anyone's ever done for me." She kissed him. "Thank you so much." She put the ring on.

"You're welcome." She wiped her eyes. "I gave you this ring as a symbol of my commitment to you." "As a promise that I'll never pressure you into anything." "I'll wait ten years if you want."

From the look in his eyes she could tell he wanted to say something else. "What?"

"Wanna cuddle and watch TV?"

"Yeah." He laid down. She laid on top of him. They kissed.

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