It was your birthday but you haven't really organised a party. The only person who you invited around was Garrett. You two happened to be a perfect couple, although your relationship hadn't started long ago. You celebrated your 3-months-anniversary just a week before your birthday.
Almost everything was ready for the night, only some food was needed.
'Maybe I should go and buy sweets or something...'you thought to yourself but changed your mind as soon as you looked out of the window and saw heavy snowflakes falling from the black night sky.
"Let's see what we have here."you murmured to yourself as you made your way to the kitchen. After checking what the fridge contained you decided to make cupcakes.
You didn't want to hurry as you still had much time. It was only 8 pm. Garrett told you that he was going to arrive at 10, so you prepared the cupcakes with great care.
You placed them into the oven and sat down in front of your television to kill the time. There was literally nothing on TV so you just turned it off, tossing the controller to the other side of the couch.
Your favourite book was right there on the little table in front of you and also...reading is one of the best things in the whole world, isn't it? You had a passion for novels, poetry and other stuff like that so you could just sit and read all day if you had nothing important to do. You always kept a book or a notebook in your bag wherever you went just to make sure you won't be bored not even for a single minute.

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Time passed by quickly, there was only half an hour till Garrett's arrival. You walked into the kitchen and the fragrance of freshly baked cupcakes hit you at once. It was time to take them out of the oven.
After checking if they were edible-by stuffing one into your mouth-you spent the remaining minutes with decorating the little cakes. Drawing hearts and small flowers on them seemed to be good fun.
Suddenly someone knocked, so you ran to the door. Of course, it was Garrett. You were so happy to see him that you jumped into his arms right away, ignoring the snow that had stuck in his hair and on his coat.
"Happy birthday, my love!"Garrett said.
"Thank you so much."you murmured into his chest, still hugging him tightly.
Then you looked at him with puppy eyes to see the cutest smile on his face.
"Come on, darling, I've just made some cupcakes. I hope you'll like them."you said, laughing.
So you two started off to the kitchen.

***

It's no wonder that the evening was perfect. The sounds of pleasant chatting and small laughs filled your whole house and it gave a perfect ambiance to the little flat.
Somehow Garrett liked your cupcake, honestly, he told you that it was the best he'd ever eaten.
"Well honey..." He started as you went back to the living-room, cheerfully."I think it's my turn to surprise you."
He disappeared for a minute but came back with a present. You weren't quite sure what it was as it was wrapped in beautiful dark blue paper, but when you touched it, it felt like it was a book.
After ripping the paper off, you could see your gift. It was a notebook that you were very happy about...you complained a lot about not having a notebook as you always filled them quickly. During a long and tiring day you would just open one and start drawing small sketches or write short stories. There was a little bookshelf in your room only for your notebooks and other artistic works.
"Thank you, Garrett, I love it!"you screamed in happiness.
Although he didn't answer, a charming smile crawled upon his face.
"Open it."he murmured.
"O...okay."
You couldn't  lift the cover up at first, your hand was slightly shaking in your excitement. For the second try you managed to open the notebook. There was something written on the very first page.
'Maybe a short message.'you thought to yourself.
But before you could begin reading Garrett started to speak.
"I know it's not a masterpiece...but as you love art I thought you would like it. I tried to do my best and write something, just for you."
As you took a closer look you finally realised what the text was. A poem.

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In the early morning haze
The only thing I need to see
Is your pure and perfect face

It fills me with hope and joy
Like a flawless world
That no-one can destroy

Every single time we kiss
I really feel like
I know where my place is

It is safe by your side
I dream of you
Every single night

I am as happy as I can be
Thank you,
For being my sanctuary

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Not being able to say a single word, you just sat there in complete silence and kept staring at the poem.
"Is it that bad?"he asked, a worried expression on his face.
"No...it's the exact opposite...I'm totally stunned, Garrett..."you whispered.
He smiled at you and you could see that he was proud of himself.
After putting the book down on the table you kissed him.
"Thank you so much, baby. This is the most perfect present ever."
"I'm glad you like it, darling."he said while pulling you closer to himself.