The morning of Raven's birthday had arrived, and Mia got up early, making sure not to wake him as she slipped out of her room.
With utmost care, she tiptoed into the kitchen, where she carefully prepared his favourite breakfast, making sure it was perfect.
As she cooked, she thought about all the amazing things Raven had done for her, and how grateful she was to have him in her life.
Raven, who had been sleeping, was finally awakened by Mia, who had prepared him a delightful breakfast in bed and presented it to him on a tray that included a single red rose.
Upon seeing the impressive spread of food, Raven's eyes widened in surprise, and a smile spread across his face at the thoughtfulness of Mia.
The scent of food wafted through the air, and he felt his hunger intensify.
"Mia, you didn't have to do all this," Raven said, his voice filled with gratitude.
"I wanted to," Mia said, a warm smile spreading across her face.
"It's your special day, and I wanted to start it off in a special way."
Raven couldn't help but feel touched by Mia's thoughtfulness.
Sitting upright in bed, he gestured for her to join him and sit beside him.
The two of them sat down together to enjoy the breakfast, relishing each bite and engaging in a light-hearted conversation.
Although it was just a simple moment, it held so much meaning for both of them and will forever be cherished.
After enjoying a delicious breakfast together, Mia surprised Raven by presenting him with a beautifully wrapped gift that she had prepared earlier.
Mia's gift was carefully wrapped and as he started opening it, his excitement grew with each passing moment until he finally saw the new computer and dual PC setup, which made his eyes sparkle with joy.
"Mia, this is incredible!" Raven exclaimed, his voice filled with genuine joy.
"You remembered how much I wanted to upgrade my gaming setup. Thank you so much!"
Mia was filled with a sense of pride and her cheeks flushed with colour as she presented her boyfriend with the gift.
"I thought it would be perfect for you. Now you can dominate the gaming industry," she teased.
Raven, feeling a deep sense of gratitude and happiness, pulled her into a tight and warm hug before planting a kiss on her lips.
Mia felt an overwhelming sense of love and affection towards him, causing her heart to swell as she hugged him back tightly.
She felt a sense of satisfaction wash over her as she realised in that instant that all the time and effort she had invested in making his birthday memorable was worth it.
She had succeeded in bringing joy to the person who meant the world to her.
The day continued with more surprises and activities planned by Mia.
They spent the afternoon watching one of Raven's favourite movies together, laughing and enjoying each other's company.
Mia had taken her mother's advice and asked Raven to choose the movie, realising that she needed to bridge the gap that had formed between them during their summer holiday.
Later in the evening, Mia, Raven, and their family went to the Italian restaurant she had booked.
The atmosphere was filled with warmth and cosiness; the food smelled and tasted delicious, and the conversation was filled with laughter and love.
Mia's eyes kept darting towards Raven, her heart pounding with a mix of anxiety and excitement for what was to come.
The server brought a towering five-layered cake to the table, surrounded by 14 flickering candles.
With a swift motion, the server grabbed a knife and sliced through the cake, revealing the colourful layers inside.
Raven's eyes opened wide in disbelief as he looked at Mia, who was blushing furiously.
What was inside of the cake were the words "I love you" written in pink with a picture of him and her on both sides of the cake.
Raven wanted to get up and hold her but held back considering his parents are here.
After eating the cake and packing up the extras, they returned home and Mia entered Raven's room alongside him.
"What else do you have planned?" Raven asked with confusion.
Mia blushed, gesturing towards the bed and requesting he lay down on his stomach.
Raven complied with her request and made his way to the bed.
He then obediently laid down on his stomach.
Mia approached him from behind and lifted his shirt.
She ran her hands down his back, feeling the tension in his muscles release under her touch.
Raven's eyes lit up in surprise and realised that she's giving him a massage.
Raven couldn't believe his luck.
Not only had Mia planned an incredible day full of surprises, but now she was giving him a massage as well.
He relaxed into the bed, savouring the sensation of her hands gliding over his back.
Mia's touch was gentle yet firm, expertly kneading away the tension in his muscles.
Raven couldn't help but let out a contented sigh.
He closed his eyes, allowing himself to fully immerse in the blissful moment.
As Mia continued the massage, she leaned in closer and whispered softly into his ear, "I wanted to give you something to help you unwind and relax on your special day. You've been working so hard lately, and I thought this would be the perfect way to pamper you."
Raven turned his head slightly, glimpsing at her warm smile.
The gesture of kindness from Mia filled him with warmth and gratitude, and he couldn't help but feel loved.
He turned to her and gave her hand a gentle squeeze, silently conveying his gratitude.
Raven let out a contented sigh as Mia worked on his back and shoulders, using various techniques to ease his muscles.
Soft music played in the background, creating a relaxing ambiance in the room.
As the massage ended, Mia leaned down and placed a tender kiss on Raven's cheek. "Happy birthday, my love," she whispered.
Raven held her close, and they both relished in the embrace's warmth with their eyes closed.
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