The Birthday Boy

*Willow*

“So what should I get Levi for his birthday?” Joy asked.

“I have no idea, girl. I am horrible at gifts for boyfriends. What did he say he wanted?”

“Nothing. He said that he has everything that he wants.”

“Then maybe a nice card will do?” I suggested absently.

My focus was Nathaniel across the room. He and Julian were playing chess. There was something so sexy about Nathaniel being strategic. I was finding new things to love about him every day.

That had to mean something pretty fucking intense.

“Willow! A card?” Joy questioned. “Where is your head at?”

“On my boyfriend, honestly.” I winced.

“When are you going to introduce him to the family?”

“When the time is right. I just want him to myself. And the last time I brought a guy home, it didn’t go well.”

“Well Vance was a grown man in his forties, so that’s different I would say…unless this one is forty too?”

“No, this one is my age.”

Down to the very last second.

“Good. You seem really happy.”

“Yeah, I am,” I smiled. “No on