"Well now we've thrown aside all the birthday rules," he laughs, closing the space between them only to put his hands around her rib cage, tugging her to him. "Wrestling the birthday girl, who is apparently the one giving out presents. Pray tell, what more could you give me than your beaming face?"

He dips his head to kiss her, deeper than he had downstairs, humming happily as his hands tighten on her.