"I have to tell you something, baby." He gave me a kiss before saying. "Although you have numerous talents, singing is definitely not one of them."

I giggled as he tickled my sides. As the next song came on, he arched a brow in silent question.

I smiled sweetly at him. "I chose music from your time period."

"Oh, you've done it now!" He tickled me so fiercely that tears began to roll down my cheeks.

He gripped me tightly as we both calmed down, and I felt comfort from hearing his heartbeat. I drew his face close to mine after a period of stillness.

"Happy birthday," I wished between...