Simon opened the door to the board room, half expecting it to be over more complaints from the citizens, while Nia followed, still holding his hand. When he reached the boarding room, he opened the door just slightly and heard Attenborough yell "Surprise" really loud. Leave it to him to take the surprise out of a surprise party. He then heard Yoko say, "Attenborough, you idiot!"

Simon turned on the light, only to see everybody looking up at him, crouched down, Yoko's hand on Attenborough's head, holding him down from his early surprise, and Rossiu smiling in a very cheesy manor. "Surprise?" he said as he shrugged his shoulders.

"Thanks, Rossiu," Simon said in a very confused yet truly thanking tone.

"No problem," Rossiu said. Then he added: "But I'm not the one you should be thanking." He peeked over Simon's shoulder to look at a blushing Nia.

Simon took the hint and turned around to face her. He took her other hand in his and thanked her.

"You're welcome, Simon."

"Now!" said Yoko. "Let's get this party started!"

The music started and there was, of course, dancing. The slow dances is what Simon enjoyed the most; dancing with Nia was a moment that lasted for centuries. As he looked at her unique eyes, One of a kind, he thought, he remembered earlier that day, his birthday present from start to finish. He remembered Nia giving him his half of the heart necklace that fit perfectly with her half, and the second part that can't be wrapped in a box (well, maybe if you do it right, but still I wouldn't take that chance) that was her virginity. She laid her head on his shoulder, and he remembered the rush of her soft skin, the pleading look in her eyes as he teased her, how her faced glistened in the dim light coming from under the doorway, how her long hair spread out on the pillows like wildfire...

"Simon?" Nia asked, looking up at his blushing face. "Are you okay?"

He blinked a few times. "Yeah. I'm fine."

Nia laid her head back down on his shoulder and sighed as she nuzzled into his neck. He loved the feel of her sweet, warm breath. He held her closer to him as the soft beat of the music filled the room, making it more romantic for the two.

Simon looked over to see Yoko sitting with Keeton on a chair, chatting away. He looked at her with lust, her at him with love. Typical. Her mouth was moving and his head was nodding, listening to her talk. He looked back at Nia to see her eyes closed, in pure bliss being held in his arms. She slightly tightened her grip around Simon's neck, never wanting to let go.

The song ended, leaving the cake, then presents. Attenborough cut the cake (unevenly, not to mention) and Simon, being the birthday boy, got the biggest piece, which was chocolate. Nia's favorite. After they ate, Simon opened his presents. He got a radio for Lagann from Leeron, a spiral pen from Rossiu with his name carved in gold on it, and a picture of everybody signed from everybody else.

"Thanks," he said, "so much. I really appreciate all of this."

"Nia planned it all," Keeton pointed out. "She sent out the invitations weeks ago."

"Thanks, Nia. I'll repay you later." He smirked. She blushed.

Everybody said their goodbyes, went back to their homes and Simon and Nia back to his room. Best birthday ever, he thought to himself.

I was eating sunflower seeds while writing this. I'm so proud of myself lol.