5. The Surprise

This was it; the day she was finally turning double digits. Amber hopped out of bed and ran downstairs as fast as her small legs could take her. Vincent sat at the table, reading the newspaper and drinking coffee, as if it were any other day. Amber ran up to him, "Guess what! Guess what! Guess what!"

"What?" He asked in a bored tone.

"Today's my birthday!"

"Is it?"

"Yup!"

"Huh…"

"You're not acting excited like Yuffie did…"

Vincent looked at the girl. Her brilliant violet eyes looked into his deep crimson ones. Cloud walked into the kitchen, ruining the moment, "Hey, Vince, want to come do some deliveries with me?"

"Sure."

Amber's shoulders sagged. It was her birthday and no one seemed to care. Even Vincent acted like it was just another day and it made her sad. "It's not fair," she
thought, "how come Denzel and Marlene get awesome birthdays and everyone doesn't care about mine?"

Amber sat at the table after Vincent and Cloud left. So far, it had to be the worst birthday ever.

A little bit later things started looking up. Her dad had come over and he acted as if it was the best day ever. Amber sipped at her chocolate shake that Tifa had given her. Kunsel, a man she had just met, sat a few seats down from her. *Cloud and Vincent walked in with her aunt Alys following. Amber got up and ran over to Vincent," What'd ya get me?"

Vincent smiled gently, "It's a surprise."

Amber pouted and Vincent chuckled.

Being who she was, Amber bugged Vincent about his gift and was only given the same reply time after time, "Wait." It was almost twelve now; she was tired of waiting.

Vincent sat on his bed, he had surprisingly taken off his cape as well. Amber stormed up to him, "Now can I have my present?"
Vincent chuckled as he reached into his pocket and handed her a small box. Amber excitedly pulled off the paper and opened it. Inside held a necklace. The necklace was adorned with a charm of a certain three headed dog with red gems for eyes. "It's beautiful, V."
A smile graced the man's lips. He had been worried she wouldn't like it. Amber attempted to put the necklace on, but Vincent took it from her small hands and put it on her. Amber smiled and hugged Vincent, "Thanks, V."

"You're welcome, Amber," He said while hugging back.

It was most definitely worth waiting for.