NHL Imagines

Adrian Kempe - Birthday Surprise

Warnings: Swearing/language, mentions of anxiety

Word Count: 1k

The minute you woke up, you reached over to the other side of the bed, expecting to feel your boyfriend, Adrian, but you only came into contact with empty bed sheets.

You sat up just as the door opened and Adrian came through it, balancing a tray in his hand.

"Happy birthday, babe! When did you get up?"

"Just now," you replied, "And thank you, babe. Is that a tray you're holding?"

"Maybe," Adrian said, and when he put it down at the bottom of the bed, you saw that it was indeed a tray full of your favorite breakfast: chocolate chip pancakes, fruit, and orange juice.

"Aw, you made me breakfast in bed? How did I get so lucky?"

"Only the best for my beautiful, hard-working girlfriend," Adrian said, sitting on the bed next to you. He turned your head towards his and kissed you on the lips before pulling away.

You threw your arms around him and murmured, "I love you, babe," while burying your face in his neck.

"I love you, too," he replied. "Eat up because I want to show you your birthday present before I go to practice."

"Wait, what time is it now?"

"9AM."

Your stomach dropped; he had practice at 10:30AM. "Shit, Adrian, I'm so sorry! Why didn't you wake me up?"

"You looked so peaceful, and you were tossing and turning a lot last night."

He was right: you didn't have a good night's sleep. You were a second-semester junior at UCLA and generally had an easy commute from yours and Adrian's beachfront condo in Santa Monica to Brentwood. Adrian usually had an equally easy drive to the Kings practice facility in Manhattan Beach, but things were going to get complicated because your car stopped working while you were driving down Ocean Avenue two days ago. Thankfully, it was early enough in the day that Adrian was able to get you and wait for the tow truck before driving you the rest of the way home, but you couldn't share one car for long. You were lucky that Adrian had the day off yesterday and let you take the car to school, and that you had no classes today because it was Friday. Hopefully, you could get everything resolved before the weekend was over.

"Thanks, babe, but I feel bad that you're rushing around now," was all you said as you ate your pancakes.

"It's no big deal: you need your rest."

When you finished eating your breakfast, Adrian jumped off the bed and said, "Get dressed. I have a surprise for you outside."

"You spoil me too much," you said, playfully hitting your boyfriend on the arm as you got out of bed and grabbed a pink and blue floral sundress from the closet. You took off your old UCLA t-shirt and shorts before pulling the dress over your head.

"Damn, babe, you're so sexy." Adrian closed the distance between you and kissed you. It got heated very quickly, and you pulled away before you got too carried away.

"Don't you have to show me the surprise before practice?" you asked.

"Yeah, I guess you're right," Adrian said begrudgingly.

"Don't worry, we can pick up where we left off tonight." You winked at him before going to the underwear drawer and picking a fresh pair before going into the bathroom to fix your hair.

When you came out of the bathroom, Adrian was holding one of his purple ties in his hand.

"What is that for?" you asked.

"Makeshift blindfold. I want you to be really surprised," he responded, chuckling.

"You're crazy, Adrian."

"But you love me," Adrian said as he walked behind you and tied the tie around your eyes.

"Yes, I do," you replied.

"Can you see anything?" Adrian asked, and you could feel the wind from Adrian waving his hand in front of your face.

"Nope," you said.

"Alright, let's go outside," he said, picking you up in his arms. You squealed, not expecting him to carry you outside, and Adrian kissed the top of your head as he carried you out of your apartment and down the three flights of stairs to the front door. Adrian put you down to open the door, but as soon as he did so, he picked you back up and carried you outside.

"Alright, we're here," Adrian said as he put you down for what you hoped was the last time. You liked when he carried you, but you did not like being blindfolded.

"Can I take the blindfold off now?" you whined.

"Patience is a virtue, (Y/N)," Adrian chuckled, but he untied the tie, letting you see again. "Surprise!" Adrian shouted.

Your mouth dropped open. Parked in front of your condo was the most beautiful silver Mercedes convertible with a red bow on the front window. You weren't a big car person, but the car was gorgeous.

"Oh my God, Adrian, is this for me?" You were shocked.

"Of course it is." He smiled.

"Please don't take this as me being ungrateful, but why did you get me a new car? Insurance is going to pay for it."

"I just wanted to," he replied, running his hands through his hair.

You raised an eyebrow. "I know you're lying."

"Yeah, how's that?"

"You only ever run your hands through your hair when you're either nervous or lying about something. It's your tell."

He sighed. "Alright, fine. The insurance company called yesterday while you were taking a nap and refused to pay for a new car. I knew your anxiety would be on overdrive if you had to fight them on it, so I just took care of it. Don't worry, it has insurance and everything..."

You cut him off by launching into his arms, hugging him tightly.

"Wait, you're not mad at me?" Adrian seemed shocked.

"Of course not! You didn't want me to have to worry about fighting the insurance company. I don't know how to thank you, babe."

"You don't have to thank me. Happy birthday, angel," Adrian said.

You kissed your boyfriend like no one was watching.