Misaki was nervous, Akihiko's birthday was in a week and he still had a lot to do to pull off his plan. He has decided that he was going to make this special for his boyfriend who was always doing things for him. After Misaki had told Akihiko his feelings on their anniversary, they had been living happily. They still had their arguments and disagreements, but now the making up was more explosive.

For the last few months Misaki has been planning for a big surprise for his lover, he wanted it to be just as special as their anniversary. He had started saving up for the night as soon as he thought of it. He had finally asked for Aikawa's help in getting everything ready as he wanted to go all out.

Being the fangirl that she is, readily agreed and offered as a gift from her and the publishing team they would provide the car service so that they didn't have to worry about getting there and back. She stated that the car would take them wherever, whenever, and they had it the whole night. Also she would confirm that there was privacy in the backseat. This made Misaki blush, but thanked her nonetheless.

As the day started drawing closer Misaki was mentally marking things off his list. He went to the three different stores to pick up Akihiko's gifts, called Aikawa and confirmed that the car was taken care of as well as the restaurant reserved, and last picked up the suit from the cleaners. Another part of Misaki's plan that he needed Aikawa's help for was making sure that Akihiko was free and didn't have a pending deadline to meet, this would have cause the date to be tense or at least take focus away from the birthday boy having a wonderful night.

Aikawa had told Akihiko that his deadline was the day before his birthday, knowing he was always late. She had told him that it was a week before the actual deadline and Misaki would drop the good news on him the day of so that they could go out and not worry.

Misaki went up to Akihiko's office, he listened at the door before opening it, he could hear furious typing.

"Akihiko"

"What is it Misaki, I have to finish this before Aikawa gets here, she may kill me this time."

"Actually, I have good news…" At this, Akihiko spun around in his chair facing Misaki.

"Um… actually, Aikawa called and stated that you have another week to finish your manuscript. The deadline is now in 5 days."

Akihiko stared at Misaki like he had grown another head.

"Why would my deadline be pushed back?" Akihiko was a little irritated as he had been heatedly writing all morning and now that time was wasted, well not wasted, his story was coming along, but he had to miss breakfast with Misaki this morning to write.

"Well… you see… um I asked her to help me make sure you had time so that we could go on a date tonight… if you want to…" Seeing Akihiko's irritated stare had made Misaki lose a little of his confidence in his plan. He thought for sure that this would be fine, Aikawa had come up with the idea and so he figured it wouldn't hurt anything.

"But if not… I mean… I guess we don't hav…"

"No Misaki, I didn't realize you had planned an evening for us, I would love to go"

When Misaki looked up, Akihiko was now smiling a soft smile, the one he only showed to Misaki. This gave him back his confidence and he was excited again to celebrate with his lover.

"Ok, well why don't we get ready and we can head out."

An hour later Misaki stood at the bottom of the stairs and waited for Akihiko. He looked up as he was coming down the, not for the first time did he think Akihiko was a gorgeous man, this caused him to blush slightly. Even though he was getting used to these thoughts and expressing himself, he still couldn't help the small flush of embarrassment each time.

"Ok, before we head out I want to make something clear." As he said this he tried to make his voice as stern as possible. He knew that Akihiko wouldn't be the least bit fazed by his tone, but would listen to what he said if he sounded serious.

"Alright Misaki, what are my rules." He said with a slight smirk, knowing that he always had rules before they went out in public about touching and kissing.

"First you are to enjoy yourself tonight, you are not to think about work or anything other than spending time with me."

"Well that rule is easy enough."

"Second, you are not allowed to ask where we are going or what we are doing as I have planned this for you."

"Again, not a problem"

"Good, third you are to be completely honest tonight. As well as answer any and all questions that I am ask you." At this Akihiko was a little worried, he didn't know where his young lover was going with this, but thought he would just have to play it by ear.

"Ok, well if I have to do this, do you as well?"

"Yes, I will be completely honest and answer your questions too, do we have a deal on this one?"

"Yes"

"Excellent, ok last and final rule, this is the big one, I am paying for this evening. You are not to touch your wallet. I am treating you."

"Misaki, you don't need to do this, save your money." This was the one that Misaki knew would be the toughest to get him to agree to. He knew that Akihiko made plenty of money and that all he had to do was ask and he would gladly pay for anything, but Misaki didn't like feeling like he was taking advantage of being in a relationship with Usami Akihiko the famous author.

"I realize that, Akihiko, but these are my conditions. Take them or leave them." As he said this he raised his chin in challenge showing he would not back down on this.

"Fine, but you have to allow me to do the same some night without a single complaint about how much I spend or what we do."

"Alright I can agree to that, on a later date." Akihiko just nodded in confirmation. With the acceptance Misaki grabbed Akihiko's hand and pulled him to elevator. As they got out on the first floor, Akihiko looked confused.