VIII-It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To (Kaz)

[Sidney Kazmiruk]

Sidney wasn't sure what to expect from today, her 24th Birthday. For as long as Sidney could remember birthdays hadn't meant anything at all, just another year older. It was only the past year or two that Sidney had actually done anything for her birthday. It was mostly because those around her had forced her into doing something other than sitting on her couch, wrapped in a duvet eating Ben and Jerry's. Sidney liked ice cream, she also liked being left the hell alone when she didn't feel like doing anything and as far as she was concerned...birthdays really weren't all that much of a big deal. She didn't want an unnecessary fuss made of her, birthday or not.

Today was her birthday and Isaac had insisted on making a big deal of it. He’d taken the time out of work to spend with her, she really appreciated that. Sidney hated having a fuss made of her, but at the same time she was really grateful for it. She’d been with Isaac a good six months now and it had been some of the most amazing and exciting months of her life. Nothing had changed really between them; they didn’t fight or have disagreements everything seemed to be as perfect as it was from the first day except maybe things had become easier on the talking front. Sidney wasn’t as guarded as she had previously been and seemed to have alot more faith in Isaac then she had previously.

Of course it was going to take time for her to adjust to this new person in her life, but she had adjusted just fine and had no regrets to speak of as it went right now. Everything was good. Suffice to say she still seemed to hold back a little, mostly with speaking her feelings out loud. Six months was quite a long time, more or less long enough to establish exactly how she felt about him. She had racked her brain over it a fair amount, teetering back and forth trying to rationalise the feelings she had for him. She had shortly drawn up a conclusion, one that didn’t surprise her all that much to be honest...she loved Isaac, she really did....she just had a problem with actually saying it.

Despite not saying it, she was certain he more or less already knew. They both made little, somewhat subtle efforts in that department but never had said it out loud and so formally. She was okay with that to be honest, she did have moments where she almost said it and if she was frightened of his reaction maybe she’d have gone through it. Truth be told, she’d been out of the dating game for a while now and really wasn’t sure when the best time was. Even with all things considered and how things were with him, she still didn’t know if now was the right time and had been sorta hoping he’d have taken a dive at it already.

Sidney had woken up fairly late; having a late night after all she was entitled to a sleep in. The brunette shortly awoke, her duvet wrapped around her, her arms snuggling the pillow under her head. Sidney slowly opened her eyes, squinting some to ease her eyes to the light that was radiating through the gap in the curtains of her bedroom. After a moment or so, she grinned. Sidney was pretty excited about today, and couldn’t wait to see what Isaac had in store for her. Beaming, she rolled over to face him..only to be greeted by...nothing. Where was he?

The brunette waited for a moment, sitting up and glanced around the room for a second or so before climbing out of the bed. She grabbed her oversized sports jersey from the floor and pulled it on, it came just below thigh..giving a decent enough coverage, but could have given a little more. Quietly she exited the bedroom. Sidney rubbed her eyes a little heading down the hallway. She glanced into the bathroom half expecting him to be there, but he wasn’t there either. Raising a brow she wondered where the hell he’d gone. She hadn’t heard him get up...then again she was a pretty heavy sleeper nowadays, the world could end around her and she’d probably sleep through it.

Upon arriving in the lounge, she clocked the bouquet of Roses on the kitchen counter. She stopped, eyeing them for a moment...yeah, something had come up. Sidney was fully aware that when I guy did something wrong, birthday or not they went all out with flowers and whilst the gesture was wonderful...she’d have preferred to find him holding them. Sidney sighed gently, walking toward the bouquet which was accompanied by a note. Sidney took a minute or so, eyeing the flowers and admiring them because they were beautiful but that dreaded note that came with it quickly got her thinking.

Taking the note she opened it and as luck would have it, she was right. 'Sorry I can't be with you today. I will see you as soon as I can. Love, Isaac xx'. Sidney huffed; rolling her eyes she scrunched up the note and threw it at the front door “..As soon as you can? Oh, I wouldn’t want to see me if I were you...especially now that I'm going to shove my foot up your ass. We’ll see how sorry you are then..” She grumbled. He was lucky he wasn’t here or else she’d have made sure he choked on the note after she shoved those roses right up his backside. Sidney left the roses where they were. She did have half a mind to toss them in the trash but well..they were nice to look at, no matter how pissed she was right now.

Sidney headed back into the bedroom, pulling the duvet off her bed and much like Charlie brown decided to drag it around behind her has she moved back to the lounge. She tossed the duvet onto the couch, opened the freezer taking out a large tub of Ben and Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie and a giant spoon. She was pissed, of course she was but like always Ben and Jerry’s would fix her problems. She headed over to the couch, snuggling underneath her duvet where she planned to spend her birthday pigging out on ice cream whilst watching old cartoons from the 90’s..oh how she loved them so.

[Isaac Kazmiruk]

It had felt like a lifetime since he’d met the frisky tattooist upon moving to California. He’d been planning for her birthday for a while now and now the big day was upon them, he was as excited as a kid in a candy store. Isaac had always enjoyed surprising others and, when he had the money, endeavoured to do it on every possible occasion. Perhaps it was kind of selfish to try so hard to please others just for that little buzz he got, but fuck it, if it made them happy and made him happy, where was the harm?

He had so much planned but Sidney was a pretty unpredictable girl, so he had to be careful not to get caught out by the impulsive young lady. He just wanted her to be so happy but there was a big chance that he’d screw it all up but it was too late for worrying about that now. Arrangements were made and it was time to get on.

He’d spent the first few months of their married life, after that ridiculous night in March, getting to really know her. He tried to learn as much about her and, incredibly, the more her learnt, the more he loved her. Sure, she could sometimes be a little insular when it came to talking about her feelings but that only made it more valuable to him when she did. He loved her and, had he had the option, he’d marry her all over again. Hmm…

It was such a strange situation. They’d barely known each other when they’d wed, under the supervision of a Vegas drive-thru minister and two bottles of tequila. Sidney had refused to get it annulled and Isaac was more than happy to give it a go. Only the two of them could have wound up in such a weird, but wonderful, relationship.

He’d got up early to make final arrangements and was very careful not to wake her when he left the bed they shared when he stayed with her. Step one, flowers. He’d asked John, who was being a total life-saver and helping with the fine details of crossing the country, to bring a bunch of roses when he collected Isaac that morning. Sure enough, Captain Reliable had been good on his word and presented Kaz with a big bouquet of fresh, red roses. Isaac hastily wrote a little note on the card that came attached, placed them on the kitchen counter and then, with John, vanished.

It was another hour and a half before Sidney would receive a text message which read Get dressed.[/size][/font] from an anonymous number. That was thanks to the Elite technology centre. Edwin had been clever enough to design a system to keep all of the Elites numbers private, for contacting assignments… and Isaac had been clever enough to abuse that system for his own purposes.

Giving her another half hour to get herself ready, he got John to port him into the apartment. "Honey, I'm hooome!" He called out into the seemingly empty flat. "Where you at?" He placed the small suitcase, which he has packed with a fresh pair of clothes for each of them. Also inside the case were a pair of tickets to The Lion King on Broadway. She never struck him as a particularly Broadway girl but he knew that this was a must-see show even for people who didn't love theatre. Even if she hated it, he'd planned a lot for the weekend so there was bound to be something to win her over. "Sid, hurry your ass!"

It hadn't really occurred to him that abandoning her without even saying good morning on her first birthday since they'd been together might not have been a wise move. Hopefully she'd not be too mad... or if she was, hopefully, he'd dodge whatever she hurled at him.

[Sidney Kazmiruk]

The past 6 months had pretty much flown by. Sidney seemed almost surprised at how quickly things had passed by and how little she had stopped to question or contemplate where this was heading. Often, she found herself concerning about how much she gave those around her and if she was setting herself up for hurt. She had not done this with Isaac. You see, there was something about him, something that was almost comforting to the young woman...she felt so safe with him, safer then she had felt in so long.

Of course, she couldn't really concern too much because in terms of relationships and where this was heading, well they'd jumped ahead a few chapter. Sidney was now legally, Mrs Sidney Kazmiruk. It hadn't been planned, and even though the question of annulment had arose instinctively...they hadn't agreed to it. Sidney was 23 at the time, and being divorced or annulled was not on the cards for her. After a little back and forth discussion the two decided to give it a shot, rather then throw in the towel right away. She figured, it helped that she'd liked him back then because had she not then she'd have probably dragged him to get it annulled right away.

She was often guarded, but not now...not with him. Isaac was, truly something else when it came to people. She had not felt this way in such a long time and for the most part, yes, it did scare her but to know that he was there for her seemed to ease her concern and set her mind at peace. It had been 6 months, and usually because of how guarded she was it took at least 6 months for her to completely trust someone...and often with a struggle but...after 6 months only, she knew how much he meant to her. Heck, she had known after the first few weeks but as time went by this became ever more apparent to her. Sidney loved him.

Even without fully knowing him, Sidney had that feeling about her. She knew he was something special and as the first few months of married life approached, she got to know the ins and outs about him. It was funny because, she had learned a lot and hadn't yet found anything that annoyed her about him. Often couples had there peeves, something there partner did that really rubbed them up the wrong way but Isaac seemed to lack those kinds of irritating flaws. He was practically perfect, which in spite of itself made her feel a little imperfect and thus the concerns started brewing. You know, the usual bullshit of 'Am I good enough?' or 'Is this really too good to be true?' because even though Sidney was a confident woman, she still had her doubts and random bursts of self loathing.

Getting to know each other was good, and ideally the correct thing to do but it meant that she didn't have to find a reason to open up. It was give and take with them, everything was and that worked for them both. She'd learn something about him and return, exchange her own information. She had become content with knowing that Isaac understood her. She had told him a lot about herself, more then she had told anyone. Sidney had spoken openly about some things more then others, her family life being something she still seemed to be hesitant to share which he seemed to accept fine. It was something she couldn't open up about, she hated talking about those days that were much darker and showed her in a weaker light.

It wasn't that she didn't want to talk about those days. it was simply that Sidney was far to proud to unveil her weakness. Pride was one of her major downfalls.

Sidney loved him, she knew that and she hoped that he did too. She may not have said it, but she had kinda tip toed around the words and she just hoped that he knew that she cared without having to say it. Truth be told, she was afraid to say it. Sidney hated giving her all to someone, only to have them hurt her in the end. She didn't cope with loss well.

Sidney had woken up earlyish, to...an..empty...bed?...well, that sucked. The woman took a moment or so before picking herself out of the sheets. She briefly looked around for Isaac only to find her apartment completely empty. He wasn't here, but a nice bunch of roses sat in the waiting. Most people would have been happy, she however, associated flowers with two things...the first being; death. And since she didn't know anyone who'd passed recently, she went with the latter. He was about to disappoint her.

The card attached only cleared that up for her. Sure, she had said she didn't want to make a big deal of today but she'd have liked to see him at least for a few minutes. She cared, of course she did but if he asked she'd just deny it. Sidney didn't want him knowing that it bothered her, well, if she could help it anyway which at this rate wasn't going to happen.

Sidney didn't need him, nope she'd be happy with Ben and Jerry's for company today. The brunette opted to stay in, taking her duvet off her bed and a large tub of ice cream and found her way to the couch. It was just like old times, snuggled up in her blanket, watching cartoons and eating a tonne of crap all day. She was perfectly content laying out the couch imagining herself kicking Isaac in the balls, she figured the real thing would be much more satisfying but meh, what could she do?

She heard her phone go off, rolling her eyes for a moment as she lifted her gaze. She locked her eyes on the phone as it sat on the coffee table, vibrating against the glass. Sidney didn't reach out for it right away, just staring at it as if she was trying to blow it up with her stare alone...she soon stopped when she realised, maybe, just maybe she could achieve such a thing and then what would she do without her phone? Idiot. Sidney sighed, placing the tub down as she leant over and lifted her phone.

A text came through from an anonymous number but she knew who it was 'Get dressed' the text read. Sidney scoffed and tossed her phone back onto the table, getting comfy again "Get bent.." She muttered before taking another mouthful of ice cream. She wasn't doing shit as of now. Surely, the brunette did contemplate and wonder why he'd one moment tell her that he wasn't going to be there and the next telling her to get dressed. She had done so, but she was still reeling from the previous annoyance to really consider doing what he'd just requested. Sidney was as stubborn as a god damn mule sometimes.

The brunette shortly got up from the couch, the large tub of ice cream practically attached to her as she sauntered down the hallway toward her room. She did, for a moment, wonder if she should have gotten dressed but then once more decided against it. Clearly, someone had woken up on the wrong side of the bed and becoming one year older had suddenly made her, that bit more stubborn. Sidney placed the tub on the dresser and ruffled her long locks of dark hair before scraping her hair up into a somewhat messy up do.

"Honey, I'm hooome!" The familiar voice called out. Ha! she was in no hurry to greet him, not like the usual. She was miffed. Slowly, she took the tub of ice cream off of the dresser and stuffed another spoonful in her mouth, letting the spoon sit there whilst she exited the bedroom again. If looks could have killed, that guy would have been a pile of dust about now. Well, she hadn't seen him yet but already had that death glare going on "Where you at?" He called out again. He sounded happy, why was he happy? Maybe he had underestimated her and not considered the ass kicking he was likely receive upon sight.

"Sid, hurry your ass!" It was at that precise moment that she had reached the end of the hallway and he'd stepped into her line of sight. She stopped and her eyes instantly burrowed into him. He'd only have to glance at her to see she wasn't anywhere near ready to firstly, talk to him and secondly, go anywhere but back to her spot on the couch. Sidney pulled the spoon out of her mouth with her right hand, the left still curled around the large ice cream tub. She pointed the spoon at him and paused for a moment. He'd probably have half expected her to throw it at him, or the tub...but she didn't. In fact, she didn't do anything. Not, at first anyway.

After a moment of mentally kicking his ass, she turned her nose up at him, shunning him almost before then sauntering back toward the couch. Sidney ignored him, completely and after taking another spoonful of ice cream opted to then address him. "Don't forget to close the door on your way out...That's assuming you still know how to use a door. Or you know, you couldn't close it and I could always just kick it shut behind you." She stated flatly, resuming her position on the couch snuggling under her duvet once more. She wasn't sure really why she was so narked. Was it because she'd woken up by herself and he'd made her believe that he'd ditched her? or maybe it was that her birthdays had always been disappointing somehow, either due to her being alone or something going wrong, or her life somehow getting worse once turned a year older. It was likely a mash up of all three.

Either way, she was pretty annoyed with him right now.

[Isaac Kazmiruk]

Wedded bliss had been just that... bliss. The only improvement Isaac could have possibly asked for was to have spent more time with his wife, though it still felt weird to refer to Sidney as that. They'd laughed and had great fun, they'd barely thought and the sex? Well, that was as good as always. It was probably the best relationship he'd ever been in. It was just unfortunate that work kept him away for so much time. Still, the time had whizzed by and he found himself thinking how best to treat her for her upcoming birthday.

It wasn't long until he had a plan... and it was an awesome plan.

But before any of that plan was to go ahead, he needed to get her ready to go and that in itself was going to be a problem. Especially as part of the plan involved him sneaking off first thing in the morning, leaving her alone... on her birthday. Oh, she was going to kill him.

First the flowers. She'd find them when she woke up and, hopefully, love them. He'd have to find out when he returned home after making the last minute arrangements.

Unfortunately for him, the flowers had done little to assuage her, as he discovered when she emerged into the hall with a face like thunder and a tub of ice cream. Uh-oh. He started towards her, half ready to bat away the spoon or the half-empty tub of ice cream. Luckily, and perhaps more scarily, for him, she refrained from any violent impulses against him. He could deal with flying cutlery.

"Don't forget to close the door on your way out...That's assuming you still know how to use a door. Or you know, you couldn't close it and I could always just kick it shut behind you."

He sighed, rolling his eyes, as she stomped back towards the couch. "Gimme a second, John." He followed Sid through to the living room and plonked himself on the couch next to her and flashed her a sorry smile, with puppy-dog eyes on top.

"Right... now what am I going to have to do to a) make you forgive me and b) convince you to come with me for your surprise?"

Sorry about length :\

[Sidney Kazmiruk]

Sidney had never really had the desire to become someone's wife, not that she didn't like the idea just that she had never seen any marriages last or be worth more then years of daily fighting, screaming and physical abuse. She wasn't keen on settling down with a man who'd take her for granted like her father had done so for many years with her mother, or becoming the wife that had to hide in fear of being beaten black and blue by the man she had vowed to spend eternity with. Sidney's outlook on marriage had been negative from the get go, only now...she had begun to eat her words. Marriage wasn't all that bad, and apparently...it seemed to be right for her.

Isaac was...a dream come true. Sidney had been in relationships before, but none like this, of course none had she started by getting married but it didn't seem to matter all too much. The two of them had agreed to give it a go and so far things were going really good, they got on perfectly and hadn't hit any sorts of bumps this far. They took every day as it came and valued the time they spent together.

Of course, Isaac resided in CA which made seeing him a little difficult at times but in another sense the distance could be good for them because everyone needed space. Sidney would have loved to see him more, but work beckoned for the two of them and they just dealt with it. They were happy to make time for each other and weren't also living out of each others pockets, not that Sidney would mind him around on a permanent basis but she also worried that spending every waking moment with him could cause issues.

She was happy, far happier then she had ever been. When she'd been with Anthony, she'd been happy but this...this was happiness on an entirely different level, on a level that she could only imagine for herself. 6 months had gone by, 6 months of there relationship and wedded bliss and already Sidney knew how she felt. It took a lot for her to warm to others and admit her feelings to herself, let alone to them, but she pretty much knew from the second she laid her eyes on him. Sidney loved him.

Sidney had yet to say it out loud, she'd always been reluctant to put her heart on the line and had never said it before so this would be something to overcome. However, despite not saying it, she believed it was obvious already.

Unfortunately, that happy bug that had seemed to have latched onto her ass for 6 months had scurried off somewhere because right now Sidney was pissed. It was her birthday today, she never had many memorable birthdays aside from the odd few and has assumed that this would be different, she was married now and that changed a whole lot already, surely it'd have changed this day. Often, she spent her birthdays alone and since Isaac had been there the previous night she had expected him to be there when she awoke...boy was she in for a surprise.

Not only was he NOT there but he'd also left her a note and some flowers, the flowers were nice, though having read the note she was about ready to ram the roses up his ass. Sidney didn't bother now, she was far too annoyed to even make up excuses for him bailing nor buy the ones he'd given her on his note. She left the flowers where they were, not wanting to ruin them because however annoyed she was they were still lovely. Instead, she resorted to remaining in her over sized jersey and made a space on the couch with a large tub of ice cream, yeah, just like the old days.

Sidney pulled herself off of the couch and sauntered back into the bedroom to get her scrunchie. The brunette scraped her hair into a lose, messy bun and headed back toward the lounge. She left the room hearing Isaac's voice and shit, if looks could kill that man would be damned six feet under by now. Sidney didn't react how she'd usually have done so, she didn't swear, she didn't bounce the spoon off of his head...instead, she pretty much shunned him.

Turning her attention away from him, she sauntered into the lounge only addressing him with words. She clearly wasn't impressed, she was angry no doubt but wasn't about to argue with him. She almost gave a somewhat defeated response, her words rather flat but also at the same just as abrupt as they could be if shouting. After her foul response, the brunette sunk back into the couch, taking another mouthful of ice cream whilst acting as if he wasn't even there...until he spoke again.

"Gimme a second, John." Isaac said. Sidney snorted slightly, digging the spoon harshly back into the tub as if she was trying to slaughter the ice cream rather then scoop another mouthful out "Oh no no, if he knows what's good for the both of you he'll go and take you with him. Yep, he can fuck off too." Sidney simply replied as she continued to stab the spoon at the frozen icecream laying at the pit of the tub. Finally scooping enough out she shoved the spoonful back in her mouth.

The brunette shifted her eyes slightly, seeing Isaac out the corner take the seat beside her. She had half a mind to ram the spoon up his ass or Johns...depending which one managed to annoy her even more in the next 30 seconds. Isaac flashed her the look, that look that made her find it almost impossible to be angry at him. She wasn't easy to get around or charm, but that look alone could melt her current ice cold heart. Sidney furrowed her brows at him in a bid to make herself look angrier before turning her head away readying for another scoop of ice cream.

Sidney ignored him, lifting her legs onto the couch where she curled up a little more comfortably, letting her eyes move onto the TV where she continued watching cartoons. Right now, she looked like a stubborn child, eating junk, watching cartoons and refusing to co-operate.

"Right... now what am I going to have to do to a) make you forgive me and b) convince you to come with me for your surprise?" Isaac said quietly. Sidney didn't look at him, but did take interest. She raised a slight brow...surprise?..what kind of surprise? She didn't want to give in just yet, she still had a right to be mad but she also wanted to know what this surprise was. She snorted again "..Forgive you? hardly...I'm about ready to shove this spoon up your ass..." Sidney fleeted her eyes toward him, a stubborn look on her face as she shoved the spoon back into the tub, almost as if some kind of warning indication "...Tell me more about my surprise..." she asked half heartedly, eyes still ahead on the TV screen as if she wasn't really bothered.

The woman fell silent for a moment before her eyes trailed toward him "You're a dick..." she added, gently nudging his side with her foot. "But...I guess I could forgive you..for now. So, this surprise you have for me, is it was worth having to face me and the chances of me kicking you in the nut sack, which...fyi, might still happen..since I'm still feeling a little pissy about you 'fake' bailing on me an all." Sidney remarked with an almost devious grin.

[Isaac Kazmiruk]

It was a very curious situation, and it probably always would be. It's not often people got married by accident... and to make it work had even slimmer odds but Sidney and Isaac were special together.

The distance was a pain in the ass but, perhaps, he wondered, whether it was part of what made it work. It didn't feel like they'd rushed into too much. Ignoring the wedding bands, it was like they were still dating, just heading towards the moving in stage.

He'd been planning the birthday a while but hadn't quite got everything organised before the big day came around so he was doing last minute arrangements. If he was a girl, and he had been a couple of times, he'd have loved to have woken up to flowers and a note from his partner, but Sidney was rather volatile at the best of times so he could only hope that abandoning her first thing on her birthday wouldn't rile her up too much.

Sure enough, the time had come for him to find out what the damage was. There was a chance that she would be already dressed and ready to go, eager to spend the day with him and enjoy her birthday... "Oh no no, if he knows what's good for the both of you he'll go and take you with him. Yep, he can fuck off too."

Never mind. She was pissed.

He was getting better at reading her. He'd always been fairly confident in guessing how she was feeling but all the time they were spending together was giving him a huge insight in her body language. He could tell immediately that he'd piqued her interest. No girl could resist a good surprise... especially not on their birthday.

"..Forgive you? hardly...I'm about ready to shove this spoon up your ass..."

He laughed, half tempted to offer her the chance. She was a fighter but it was clear that these threats were all pomp and ceremony. Sid wasn't going to hit him... She was worried about risking the surprise. "Aw, but it'd be cold, Sid... and we have company. John doesn't want to see that."

"...Tell me more about my surprise..."

"No. You'll just have to forgive me and find out." He laughed again, relaxing a little more into the couch. His smile widened. This felt right, this bickering; none of it serious. It was fun, the pursuit of victory. It was like they were point-scoring. He guessed it didn't help that they were both so competitive.

"You're a dick... But...I guess I could forgive you..for now. So, this surprise you have for me, is it was worth having to face me and the chances of me kicking you in the nut sack."

"Seeing you is worth that alone. I think you're going to like this though... you'll have to wait and see. That's what surprise means...Duhhh."

"Which...fyi, might still happen..since I'm still feeling a little pissy about you 'fake' bailing on me an all."

"Alright, alright. Sorry. You better get ready though or you're gonna 'ported to wherever we're going in the state you're in and, much as I love you, it ain't a pretty sight." He took her wrist and, standing himself, pulled her up off the couch and pointed her towards the bathroom. Giving her a firm smack on the backside, he set her off. "Go shower. If you're not ready quick, I'll just get John to take us there with you naked." His wicked smile widened at the thought. She'd have killed him... but the hilarity might have been worth it.

[Sidney Kazmiruk]

The past few months had come and gone so quickly. So much had changed. Sidney had never been a fan of change, however, this change had undoubtedly been for the better. She'd first met Isaac a little while back and instantly hit it off with him. This was obvious, because the woman found herself dropping her guard entirely around him. Sidney was no angel, but, she also wasn't one to do what she had done that day on a frequent basis. Isaac was an exception, he seemed to have her interested in him from the second she set her eyes on him and after that, he never managed to stray far from her mind.

When the second meeting came around, she couldn't have been more relieved to find that it was Isaac who had chosen to grace her with his company because in all honesty, she had missed the man. It was strange, she barely knew him, yet felt as if she had known him for a lot longer. She found a sense of comfort and peace within him, she felt safe and she felt that she could for once be accepted for who she was. Isaac never tried to change her, he took her as she was, both good and bad included. She really loved him for that.

It was a given that growing up was hard for Sidney, from a young age she had been made to believe by the only man in her life that she would never amount to anything or be good enough. Sidney feared for a long time that she would end up like her mother, with a man who used his fists to communicate and she'd be miserable for the rest of her life. That was what put her off commitment, that and the idea of losing the person who she felt closest to...again.

Her life had been full of uncertainty and loss, until Isaac came along and he made her feel like this fear was unnecessary. Sidney had had so many walls built around her but Isaac came and he gradually had her pull them down. She really did love him, more then she thought she could love anyone without feeling discomfort. She wasn't uncomfortable at all, she wasn't scared because she knew that all those things that had been said before, the way she had been made to feel all those years back...it didn't count for shit. She had found someone who loved her effortlessly, who didn't try to find things to fault her on and chose to take everything she had to offer in his stride. Yeah, Isaac really was perfect.

With that being said, the thought crossed her mind. Maybe, just maybe she should have been a little less cross with him. The thing was, she found herself full of fear again. He wasn't here and from what she could figure out, he wasn't going to be and that scared her a little. Sure, it sucked being alone on your birthday but...maybe that was how it'd start and maybe eventually she'd find herself becoming more and more alone as time went by until eventually he just never came back. It was scary because in those few moments, she realised just how much he truly meant to her and how she seemed at her happiest when he was around. It was a scary thought for someone like Sidney who always had claimed that in the end she didn't need anyone in life, just herself.

When he came though, she had a face like thunder. Sure, she was also relieved that he'd come back but at the same time ready to punch him in the manhood just to make him feel a little of what she had just felt. Of course, Sidney wasn't the kind of girl who'd display upset in the ways in which a female usually would. Sidney had issues their, she wasn't going to cry or make a big fuss about it...her face said it all. She was prideful, the type who chose to put a face on to hide the way she really felt, anger being her guise right now. Isaac, however saw through that and knew how to win her around.

It was easier being angry at him when he wasn't here. When he was here it proved difficult for many reasons from the way he looked to how he would stop at nothing to get things back on track. Whenever they hit a bump in the road or had a little bit of a bicker, he always seemed to try his hardest to get everything cleared, he never seemed to give up on her...regardless of how stubborn she could be. She loved that about him, because it showed that making this work was important to him. They were married, that was a big thing but for them...it didn't really have a negative impact on their relationship. If anything, it seemed to make them tighter.

Some people found that being married was tough and much more demanding, but neither asked for anything other then loyalty and all those other things that came with being committed to each other. Of course, some people claimed when you got married that the sex was never as good or as frequent, maybe that's where people were going wrong because...nothing had changed there. That was the other thing, she couldn't be too mad at him when he was around because she was more or less sent into a sexual frenzy whenever he showed up.

When Isaac sat down, she knew it was only a matter of time before he won her over. She was as stubborn as a mule, but he was the only person who managed to drag her out of that habit..with ease. Sidney remained as stubborn as ever, for a few moments before finally flaking out of it. She threatened him with a spoon, but she and Isaac both knew that her threats meant shit...she'd have never hurt him, not on purpose..unless he asked her too..but that was a completely different matter entirely. "Aw, but it'd be cold, Sid... and we have company. John doesn't want to see that." Isaac laughed, she turned her eyes toward him raising a slight brow "You don't know that. He might be a little bit of a freak.." She spoke flatly, dunking the spoon back into the tub before then enquiring about this surprise.

"No. You'll just have to forgive me and find out." Isaac laughed again, relaxing a little more now. They never really had any full blown arguments, she figured that was because Isaac was a fairly peaceful person. Sidney, she was like a fucking fire cracker sometimes, she went off all bat shit crazy a lot of the time...but, since Isaac had come into her life, she had found herself becoming a lot less inclined to punch someone's face in over the smallest of things. He'd calmed her down, in fact, he'd had a lot more of a positive effect on the brunette. She and her life had surely changed for the better.

She cracked. She didn't want to stay mad at him and his efforts did not fall on deaf ears. Sidney eventually turned to him, forgiving him. "Seeing you is worth that alone. I think you're going to like this though... you'll have to wait and see. That's what surprise means...Duhhh." Sidney raised a brow at him, titling her head slightly as she watched Isaac speak. A hint of a smirk played her lips as she kept her eyes on him. Yeah, he'd won, most definitely. How could she stay mad at him? he was..so sweet and...despite being previously annoyed at the situation, it seemed that he had tried really really hard to get everything set up. What it was, she still didn't know but...it came with that feeling of importance, something that up until recently had been so alien to her.

"Alright, alright. Sorry. You better get ready though or you're gonna 'ported to wherever we're going in the state you're in and, much as I love you, it ain't a pretty sight." Isaac said, taking her wrist and lifting her from the couch as he stood up. Sidney was ready to argue her case, she thought she looked perfectly fine in the morning. That was until he opted to smack her on the rear, in which case made her forget what she was about to say entirely. Sidney grinned wildly at him, as he set her off toward the bathroom. She grumbled spinning on her heel to face him as she took a few steps back "Oh come on, you have to admit that despite what you just said, this right now...is really turning you on." Sidney crooned letting he hands glide down the sides of the oversized jersey shirt she wore.

"Go shower. If you're not ready quick, I'll just get John to take us there with you naked." Sidney laughed, though she did believe that Isaac would actually do such a thing in which case she'd really have to kick his ass for that...then again, it wasn't like John hadn't seen that before from what she'd learned thanks to Isaac...the little shit. With a grin she let her fingers toy with the bottom of the jersey that hung loosely, skimming her thighs "...You'd love that, wouldn't you? Fine, I'm going." She replied, taking another step back. Sidney lifted the jersey shirt..to reveal that yes...that had been the only thing she had one right now.

She popped the shirt off over her head and tossed it at him. Sidney took a moment or two to simply stand there and let him admire her in all her grinning naked glory, before finally turning around and walking toward the bathroom "..I really like the flowers..." She called refering to the rose bouquet that were still perfectly placed and in full bloom on the kitchen counter, as she sauntered off down the hallway before disappearing into the bathroom. It may not have been obvious before, but she did want him to know that despite being pissy, she had really loved the gestures.

She wasn't sure what Isaac's definition of quick was, since the guy never did anything half assed. Sidney hopped in the shower as instructed. She wasn't a typical woman, you know the kind who took for-fucking-ever to get ready. Having gotten showered, the brunette emerged from the bathroom in a towel. Hugging it around herself, she headed off into the bedroom and began to get ready. Make up wasn't all that time consuming, she'd been applying it for years and could probably do it perfectly in the dark if she wanted to. Her hair was fairly long so it took a while to get dry regardless of how high her dryer was set.

The thing was, since she wasn't entirely sure where they were going...she didn't know what to wear. Sidney rarely faffed about with her head buried in her closet, and often wore whatever fell out first but...this was different. So, the problem was...what the hell did she wear? They were going out, she knew that much so her usual attire of skinny jeans and boots were likely a thumbs down. Sidney rummaged through the closet for a few moments and finally found something that could pass as..smart and casual.

Isaac would have told her if it wasn't suitable and then he'd have to wait around for 45 minutes whilst she picked something else, less of course being naked was an option..in which case perhaps they'd have to go with plan b. After getting ready, she emerged from the bedroom, shoes in hand. "Alright, I wasn't entirely sure what the dress code is for...wherever it is we're going so...will this do?" the woman asked as she came into sight, giving a slight twirl for approval "It's..smart-ish, but isn't too dressy. What do you think?" she asked, after all...he knew where they were going.

[Isaac Kazmiruk]

He knew how to make her come round to his way of thinking, which was especially handy when he wanted to try something new in the sack. Thankfully, when it came to things in the bedroom, she rarely needed much convincing but being able to win her over was a useful skill nonetheless.

"You don't know that. He might be a little bit of a freak.." He scoffed. He was confident that he might never see John again if John walked in on her playing with Isaac and a spoon. The Elites already thought he was the weirdo of the gang, he didn't need them to have proof of it!

It hadn't taken as much effort as he had anticipated. When Isaac had arrived, he'd half-expected to have to drag Sidney to John to get them to their surprise destination but already she was warming to the idea... Was she getting weaker? Or was he just becoming more irresistable? He preferred to think the latter. Plus, all the effort that had gone into this was going to make her happy. It had been a pain in the ass to fit so much in but he'd just about managed it.

He smirked as his hand connected with her backside. If there was a God, he'd taken some extra time on creating Sid's butt. It was perfect. "Oh come on, you have to admit that despite what you just said, this right now...is really turning you on."

"Only because I like you wearing my clothes. I dunno why." He remembered back to where he'd come home to find her wearing a suit of his. The way it hung off her form, disguising and complimenting her curves, got him a little excited. That had been a very good night, as it turned out. Perhaps he should try dressing up in one of her outfits. He didn't think it would garner quite the same reaction for some reason...

"...You'd love that, wouldn't you? Fine, I'm going." It would have been, he had to admit, fucking hilarious to 'port the little brunette to the middle of Times Square butt naked. She turned heads at the best of times, so to be nude in one of the busiest tourist locations on Earth would probably have garnered more attention than even she could handle. The sneak peek of her perfect bottom brought a huge grin to his face. She was an excellent tease and it was quite difficult to resist the temptation to follow her to the shower as the shirt him in the face.

It only occurred to Isaac when the bathroom door closed than John had probably copped an eyeful of even more of Sid than when he'd caught him shifted into her in the Elites HQ kitchen. He scoffed at the thought. Poor guy must be mortified.

Before too long, thankfully, as Sid could sometimes take an absolute age to get ready, his wife had returned, ready to go. "Alright, I wasn't entirely sure what the dress code is for...wherever it is we're going so...will this do?" He gave her a look up and down as she spun 360.

"Spot on, Sid... Got your bag?" Once they had both over-night bags, he called to John, who promptly ported them to Times Square.

People everywhere, rushing back and forth. It was hustley, bustley brilliance! "Sid, welcome to the start of your birthday weekender!! As John disappeared, Isaac whipped out his cellphone and sent the guy a quick thank you text. He certainly owed him big time.

"Right, first things first, what do you want to do to start with? Check in to the hotel? Go get something to eat? Either way, I can then tell you about the rest of the trip."

[Sidney Kazmiruk]

As defiant as Sidney was, Isaac always managed to wrap her around his little finger. She didn't mind too much, but sometimes proved to be more defiant then necessary just to make him work that bit harder. Sometimes, the challenge could be exciting and Sidney liked the thrill of it all, besides, he seemed to like working for the things that should have been easy for a guy like him. They liked to play games with one another, teasing and taunting back and forth as if in competition.

With that being said, when it came to the bedroom the woman didn't always put her foot down. Sidney was...adventurous, to say the least, though she did have her limits and Isaac knew not to push them. Still, she was fairly game for almost everything in which case things never got tiresome in that department. There was always something new and exciting to explore.

She had planned to be a stubborn ass for longer then she was, but he seemed to have put a lot of effort into whatever it was..enough to almost admit defeat in some way, so she figured she'd cut him some slack. Maybe she was going a little soft on him, but that was down to not actually being treated the way he treated her. Sidney hadn't had it easy and for the major of her life had felt as if she was just merely existing. But, he made her feel like she belonged and she liked how that felt.

When it came to everyone else, they could fuck off. As plain and simple as that. Sidney didn't give a shit what anyone else thought or had to say about her, she was who she was and that was it. Isaac seemed to accept that from the get go, never wanting nor trying to change her.

Sidney and Isaac went perfectly together. They weren't like most couples and that wasn't because they'd completely jumped the gun and become married already, but because they just seemed to fit together like a puzzle. They had this relationship that others were envious off, a back and forth playfulness that kept there relationship in a more positive light but when the time called for seriousness it was manageable. Sidney couldn't recall a time they'd argued, they had debates now and again but nothing that could be deemed damaging to their relationship. For the most part, they were happy being together and just took everyday as it came.

She couldn't pin point one thing that made them work as well as they did, they just worked. It was never about being needy or wanting to be told every five seconds of how love they had for one another. They didn't need to be that way, because it was obvious without having to shout it from the rooftops. It was simple and perfect. She couldn't have asked for anything better, there was no better then what she had here.

As always the brunette got her kicks from teasing him, she knew exactly how to push his buttons and it didn't always involve physical contact. Sidney was a damn good tease, as was he but if you asked her she'd argue that she was better just for the sake of proving a point with an example. He'd urged her to move her ass and get ready, before giving her a hand to the rear. Sidney smirked to herself, going on with the instructions given by Isaac but not before getting her own kicks out of it first.

"Only because I like you wearing my clothes. I dunno why." Isaac replied and boy did he. She recalled a time she'd been messing around in the closet, he'd arrived home finding her midway through her dress-up hour and that suit of his didn't stay on for long. Once the brunette headed toward the bathroom, she peeled the garment off, popping it over her head and tossed it at him. She didn't have to look back to know where his eyes were and see the big grin mounted on his face.

Part of her had hoped he'd follow in behind, but there'd no doubt be time for that later. So, Sidney got about getting ready and before long she was fully dressed and ready to go. He'd gave her very little information about where they were going or what they were doing so getting ready was harder then it should have been. Sidney returned to him for a nod of approval. He seemed happy with what she had on and that was good enough for her. With her bag in hand, the two were ready to leave.

John as ever played the role of the taxi man, porting people to wherever it was they wanted to go and Isaac wanted to go to Times Square. Sidney still wasn't used to porting and often, for some really fucked up reason after doing so, could smell the ocean...maybe it was just John that smelt like the ocean but she always got that from Teleporting. It was really weird.

Times Square was crazy, people rushing about like headless chickens. She clutched onto his arm slightly just to ensure that no one knocked her flat on her arse. "Sid, welcome to the start of your birthday weekender!!" Isaac declared after his faithful, ocean scented mate buggered off. She was really, really curious now because Isaac seemed very excited about it all and she still had no clue what was going on. She could tell that he had worked hard for this and it meant a lot.

"Right, first things first, what do you want to do to start with? Check in to the hotel? Go get something to eat? Either way, I can then tell you about the rest of the trip." Isaac asked her. Sidney glanced around for a moment or so before setting her gaze back on him "...Hm, that's tough, both things sound very appealing to me right now. I'm going to say hotel, I may try to get you naked for one and the other being, because I didn't pack lightly and I'm pretty sure that's not my phone vibrating in there" The brunette grinned broadly gesturing to the bag that she had hanging over her shoulder.

Gripping his hand firmly, she gestured ahead of her with her opposite hand "Lead the way" Sidney urged, she really wanted to know what he had planned. Sidney hadn't really expected anything, not because she thought he didn't care but generally because for her, her birthdays just weren't all that important. Isaac seemed to think otherwise and had done a lot of planning for this weekend. She wanted to see what was in store.

[Isaac Kazmiruk]

Quite how he managed it, he didn't know but somehow, he seemed to be able to keep Sidney under a level of control. From the stories he'd heard from her family, it was a difficult thing to do but something about them clicked and she didn't mind hearing him out before she started kicking and punching. Most guys didn't get that liberty so he knew he was pretty lucky. In fact, most guys only had to take a look at the pretty brunette before deciding that Isaac was a lucky feller. The phrase ‘punching above his weight’ had become pretty common hearing lately.

They had a good balance between them. They were similar personalities but the differences they had complimented each other; like two pieces of a puzzle, it just sorta locked into place. It worked and that was a nice feeling. It was really reassuring to know that, whatever the time, wherever he was, he had someone to talk to, who’d be there to comfort him any time. They were mutually good for each other. She kept him spontaneous and fun and he kept her feet on the ground and helped her keep her cool.

Fortunately, she didn’t take too long to get ready and so, with bags in hand, they made their way back to the teleporter. Times Square seemed to almost pop into existence around them. Whilst Isaac was now reaching a point of familiarity that the experience of teleporting didn’t make him want to hurl, the experience was still an incredible one to him. He was very lucky to be in the Elites; it allowed him the experience of encountering all these different abilities.

Times Square looked just like it did the movies, with a little less explosions and gunfire. First decision to be made was whether or not to head out for dinner. In all honesty, it probably made more sense for them to head straight to the hotel to drop off their stuff. That way, they wouldn’t have to drag their luggage around the city with them.

"...Hm, that's tough, both things sound very appealing to me right now. I'm going to say hotel, I may try to get you naked for one and the other being, because I didn't pack lightly and I'm pretty sure that's not my phone vibrating in there"

That settled it, he thought, as his face lit up with a naughty grin. They could go back, get checked in, get room service and screw until it was time to head to the theatre. He was confident that she didn’t have a clue about what they’d be doing with their evening. She hadn’t really ever struck him as a theatre-y sort of person but who cared? No one could say they didn’t like The Lion King, especially not on stage. Hopefully, she’d enjoy it… but first, the hotel.

One of the advantages of being a former conman was having a lot of connections in the Big Apple. The concierge of this particular hotel had hooked Isaac up with a honeymoon suite at an excellent price. When they arrived, a nod was all it took to get them checked in and a bell boy was sent to take their bags and escort them to their room. Once in the lift, he turned to Sidney and raised his eyebrows excitedly. He was almost more excited than she was. It was nice to be back living the glamorous life and, knowing all he had planned for the weekend he couldn’t wait.

The bellboy ushered them into their room, left a key on the table and thanked Isaac, who gave him a good tip. ”Well, here we are. Our home for the next couple of days. What do you think?”

[Sidney Kazmiruk]

Sidney had never contemplated that she would be dependent on anyone else but herself. Of course, for some time in the past the person she had depended on had been Anthony. It took a lot for her to let her guard down with him, once she’d lost him that guard went back up and Sidney was tougher to crack than ever. However, Isaac managed to break down all the walls she’d had protecting her for so long with ease. It felt good, to let go. Though, she hated the idea of being vulnerable, she never felt at risk with him because she knew that he wasn’t about to take advantage of the situation. They were together, married in fact, though it hadn’t been planned it had happened and they were working. Sidney had never really thought much about marriage, not after Anthony and going by her own parent’s relationship...she was fairly put off the idea. But this, what she was experiencing with Isaac was certainly worth it all. Being married to him was like nothing she’d ever experienced; everything came easy with them, as if this was all supposed to happen.

Sidney wasn’t much of a believer when it came to fate but, when you looked at the grander scheme of things and the life she was currently leading; it was hard not to consider that all of this was supposed to happen. All of the negatives she had lived somehow landed her here and she had never been happier.

Of course, they had their moments...like now. Sidney was a handful, and then some and Isaac knew this. Her family had been quick to tell him tales, mostly Jaimie and Isaac had probably figured the type she was from the get go. Though, no matter how abrasive she could be at times when it came to Isaac he could get away with murder. Sure, for the time she was peeved but after a couple of moments she was over it. Sidney didn’t see the point in dwelling on anything, especially now that she had learned he had formed a plan. It was very thoughtful of him, appreciated and unexpected. Sidney was very lucky to have him and she knew it.

What they had was special, very special indeed and it all worked. Some people they dated for years and years, fought so much, got married and still after all those trials and tribulations they failed...they split and it didn’t work. However, Sidney and Isaac had sort of just come together and before they knew it had taken the giant leap together. Looking at it one and all would assume that the suddenness of it all would surely lead to doom but..it didn’t. They worked, it all worked for them. The sudden, spontaneous marriage just gave the two more to work with. They were still learning things about one another. It was exciting.

Sidney had no idea what he’d planned, anything would do because she was used to not doing anything on her birthday. This would be the first time she’d broken her tradition in years and quite honestly, she was just happy to spend time with him, doing whatever..wherever. The fact he’d thought about doing something was enough for her, so when they arrived in time square she was evermore surprised. With still no idea as to what it was they’d be doing, they had a decision to make, to eat or drop their bags off first. Sidney opted for the drop off, it made more sense. Plus, maybe she could drag some answers out of him in the process.

Her eyes lit up, watching the grin on his face erupt. When it came to talking, Sidney didn’t have much of a censor and Isaac seemed to appreciate that more than most people. Hence, why Sidney was definitely worse behaved around him, because he kind of silently encouraged it. She liked getting a reaction out of him, if not just for hilarities sake then to simply see that cheeky grin beaming across his lips.

The hotel they were staying was definitely more up market, pricey too by the seams of things. He really had gone all out for her. Sidney was so excited; just to be here with him was enough. Hell, she’d have been perfectly happy spending the entire time in bed but she was game to do whatever it was that he had planned. Upon arriving, they were checked in and escorted to their rooms. Isaac appeared just as, if not more, excited then she was. The look on Isaacs face was similar to that of a kid in a candy store, as they rode the elevator.

They reached the room and the bell boy ushered them inside. He placed the card on the table and turned to Isaac. Sidney gazed around the suite, the honeymoon suite to be exact. Her face lit up like a god damned Christmas tree, as she pivoted on her heel to face Isaac on the bell boys departure ”Well, here we are. Our home for the next couple of days. What do you think?” Isaac asked eagerly.

Sidney sat down on the edge of the bed, taking her shoes off. She grinned up at him “I think, someone’s going to get laid..” She crooned playfully at him. Well, that was inevitable but still this earned him a big fat reward. She stood up from the bed and approached him “..Seriously, for a minute though. Thanks for this. You didn’t have to do anything for me Isaac, but, I really appreciate it...and kinda feel like a jerk about before...I'll make it up to you...” She beamed, kissing him. After parting her lips from his she grinned again “So...how much time do we have to spare before we move onto the other part you’ve got planned?...” She asked, toying with the material of his shirt a little.

“Speaking of, what is it exactly?” The brunette smirked, she really wanted to know.

[Isaac Kazmiruk]

He was actually quite proud of himself. He was normally fairly organised but it was quite an achievement not to have been found out before executing what he deemed the birthday surprise of the century. Sidney was a bit of a busybody and didn’t, for the most part, seem to like surprise. Isaac thought it was because she so liked to know what was going and not knowing gave her a slight sense of being out of control… and he knew, to his frequent delight, how she liked to be in control.

Isaac, as some people might rightly assume, liked celebrations and was a big fan of the holidays. Back in his conning days, he’d looked forward to the Christmas season. Somehow, he always seemed to make more money around Christmas; probably due to the charitable nature of the season and all those good-willed folks who saved the year round in preparation. It was easy to fleece some of those materialists. They were so desperate to spend their money so he didn’t feel really guilty about relieving them of a few dollars. It was not a noble profession, conning, but someone had to do it. As it turned out, he had discovered that he could make a considerably steadier living from getting an official job. Then again, it’s not everyday you get recruited for super secret super team of special special agents. All that mattered now was that he was making a very healthy living and he had someone wonderful to spend it all on.

Birthdays were as important to Isaac as any holiday, even more so maybe. On his own anniversary, he never failed to take time out to treat himself, even if it was just to a nice meal or the latest gadget. He was especially good at treating those he loved on their special days too. He liked the feeling he got in the pit of his stomach when he surprised someone so this was the biggest gift, as clichéd as that sounded.

Sidney was going to be spoilt silly this weekend. The plans, as they stood, had come about as a result of Isaac having far too many ideas, not enough self-control and more money than sense. This was going to be the kind of a trip that they remembered for their rest of their lives, he hoped; like the honeymoon they never had. The hotel was wonderful and he was sure they were going to have an amazing time. Isaac watched as her eyes scanned the room, filled with delight. He loved this part, like when a little kid opened a present and their eyes lit up; that was the magic moment.

He looked at the bed, which was huge, and smirked. Judging by Sidney’s face, it was a very comfortable bed. That was going to come in handy later. She kicked off her shoes and her words… “I think, someone’s going to get laid.” were music to his ears. As she stood, his grin widened. He knew exactly what she was about to ask. She couldn’t bear not knowing. Sid was the kind of girl who shook a gift before opening it, hoping for some clue to its content from its rattle. He had to work hard to keep any surprises surprising because she was always trying to figure them out.

“..Seriously, for a minute though. Thanks for this. You didn’t have to do anything for me Isaac, but, I really appreciate it...and kinda feel like a jerk about before...I'll make it up to you...”

The kiss was, as ever, electric. He wasn’t sure what she had in her but it was something very special. There was an energy in Sid that made him feel inside; it dances like sparks upon his skin every time they touched. He was head-over-heels in love with her and it had come out of nowhere. Part of him believed that he’d loved her from the minute he saw her but that was a rather overly romantic notion and he wasn’t sure that he could really commit to it. He didn’t know when he’d fallen for her, in reality. All he knew was that he fell hard and fast and that he was falling further still with each passing second.

”You don’t need to feel like a jerk. How were you to know?” Then a wicked thought filled his head and a mischevious glint lit up his eyes. ”And hey, I still haven’t given you your birthday spankin’, have I? I imagine after that we’ll be more than even.” He laughed a dirty laugh and gave her a firm swat on the backside. She had the most delightful arse… and the dirty old man in him loved her dearly for it.

“So...how much time do we have to spare before we move onto the other part you’ve got planned?...”

Her hand on the hem of his shirt was not making it easy to focus. He’d have loved to have abandoned all plans and screwed her silly for the whole weekend but then he remembered how magical their trip was going to be. Playfully, he batted her hand away. ”No! Bad sid! We’re here to celebrate your birthday, not have sex.” Triumphantly, and doing his best to hide his devilish grin, he put his hands on his hips. ”From now… there shall be no sex until we get home.” Isaac had to avoid meeting her eye upon this proclamation, for fear that he would burst out laughing.

“Speaking of, what is it exactly?”

He rolled his eyes and smiled at her. ”I wondered how long it would be before you started asking but I’m going to tell you anything. All of this trip is gonna be a surprise and you’re gonna like it. And no trying to figure stuff out or catch me out… or else.” He looked serious for a second and then his face lit up with that typical Isaac smile. He hoped this would be her best birthday ever and he would do everything he could to make it just that.

[Sidney Kazmiruk]

To say that she was lucky was a pure understatement, she felt absolutely blessed to have someone like Isaac. This man, he was absolutely perfect, in every way. Isaac was gorgeous, romantic, sweet and one in a million. He was spoiling her today and though she wasn't one to want to be wined and dined, he was doing a mighty fine job of sweeping her off her feet. Sidney loved him, more then she thought possible to love another person.

”You don’t need to feel like a jerk. How were you to know?” He pointed out, a valid point but still none to really condone how she had behaved. Sidney was a fire cracker, often bouncing off the walls when the time called for it but today she had been exceptionally edgy. She hadn't been used to having people make a big deal over her, her ex had celebrated birthdays before and after he'd passed away she stopped caring. Isaac had changed her, he'd made her a better person and for that she would never be able to explain how much he truly meant to her.

”And hey, I still haven’t given you your birthday spankin’, have I? I imagine after that we’ll be more than even.” The sound of his dirty laugh sent the hairs on the back of her neck on end. The brunette grinned at him, her eyes widening wildly as she beamed from ear to ear.

It was a given that she had something in particular on her mind, more so after his previous words. Sidney could be like an animal at times, she was guilty of having a particularly high sex drive which any given guy would be grateful for. With her fingers climbing up his shirt, Isaac playfully bat her hand away prompting a smirk from the brunette who gazed up at him, undressing him with her eyes ”No! Bad sid! We’re here to celebrate your birthday, not have sex.” Sid pouted, as his hands fell to his hips.

”From now… there shall be no sex until we get home.” The brunette raised a quizzical brow, as if partly not believing him but also knowing that he probably meant it and having the idea to simply challenge him. "You have got to be shitting me." Sidney replied, brow still raised. After a moment of staring at him, she shrugged and grinned a menacing smile "Good thing I bought toys, hm?..we'll see how long this lasts." She chortled.

”I wondered how long it would be before you started asking but I’m going to tell you anything. All of this trip is gonna be a surprise and you’re gonna like it. And no trying to figure stuff out or catch me out… or else.”

"Well you know me, I'm a curious bitch." She smiled. She wasn't to keen on surprises, then again right now, she was happy to go with it. She grinned "I'm gonna love it. So, what's the plan?" She asked, leaning back slightly on the bed looking up at him again.

[Isaac Kazmiruk]

Isaac was in love; like, actually in love. It was the first time he’d ever had the privilege of meeting someone with whom he was sure he would have a lifelong relationship. Sidney was the sort of girl Isaac knew he would love for the rest of his life and that their bond had grown so strong in such a short time was a delight.

He didn’t mind her feisty attitude. It was refreshing. It was rare that you didn’t know if Sidney was pissed at you and she was very forthcoming about how, when you had angered her, you could make up for it. It made for a beautifully straight-forward relationship. They didn’t fight often, though voices were occasionally raised, but when they did it was quickly resolved because they had that which so many relationships lacked; clear communication. Due to her blunt nature and his social diplomacy, the couple rarely bottled up their little irks or annoyances and so there was no explosive tiffs to be had.

He fully understood and did all he could to accommodate that Sidney’s anxiety. He’d never really quizzed her about it but he was aware that she had a fairly painful relationship history. Her first love had died and, in her grief, Sidney had closed off completely. Kaz liked to think that he had helped her open up, at least a little bit, and that she was a happier person for it. He knew that he was happier for having met her.

He could tell by the look in her eyes what she was after; it was, after all, a look he was very, very familiar with. Of course, he had anticipated this surge in her sex drive from the second she suggested they headed to the hotel room and, being the teasing bastard he was, had decided then to keep her waiting. Good things come to those who wait, as the saying goes. Her coquettish pout was enough to evidence that he was getting the desired reaction.

"You have got to be shitting me." Her cocked brow only forced his grin to grow. ”Language, Sidney! Honestly, I am shocked. Whatever would give you the impression that I am shittin’ you?” The mischievous twinkle lit up his eyes to match hers. "Good thing I bought toys, hm?..we'll see how long this lasts." Now it was Isaac’s time to raise an eyebrow, eyeing her suspiciously. He took a step towards her and pulled her into a warm hug, though it was only to get close enough to give her a firm swat on the backside. ”No toys either. That’s the rule. I’ll have to confiscate them.” He gave her a little kiss on the forehead and grinned naughtily.

"Well you know me, I'm a curious bitch. I'm gonna love it. So, what's the plan?"

”The plan is a surprise, as well you know. Right, let’s order room service and then, if you’re very good, I’ll let you decide what we can do with the next couple of hours we have to kill. How’s that sound?”

[Sidney Kazmiruk]

If there ever was a perfect man, here he stood. She was so lucky to have him. Sidney had drifted through life with very little care for love or...anyone else aside from herself, for that matter. However, now that she had met Isaac all of that changed. He was perfect, without a doubt and most definitely for the likes of her. They worked like two peas in a pod. Everyone had there ups and downs, as did these two but they'd had more ups then downs. She couldn't fault the relationship, no way, no how.

”Language, Sidney! Honestly, I am shocked. Whatever would give you the impression that I am shittin’ you?” His eyes lit up something fierce, causing the grin on her lips to expand. "Shocked?..I'm hardly capable of causing such a thing and if I am, you mustn't have been paying attention the first time we met." Yeah, that was sure a day. Sidney had definitely done some shocking things in her time, but that tipped the scales completely. She couldn't be blamed, it had been hard to keep her hands off him since that day...in fact, now that she thought about it...she barely had done so.

When he hugged her, she felt safe. Safe and warm. It was strange because she was so co dependent and for someone to come along whom of which she found peace and comfort with, was a peculiar feeling for the girl who went about life happily lonely. The brunette embraced him, allowing herself to enjoy the closeness for the time being. At the mention of toys, he swat his hand against her backside causing her to jolt slightly ”No toys either. That’s the rule. I’ll have to confiscate them.” He smirked before placing a kiss on her head.

Sidney pouted a little, before smirking once more "...We'll see how that goes down." She teased back at him, she dared him to try.

”The plan is a surprise, as well you know. Right, let’s order room service and then, if you’re very good, I’ll let you decide what we can do with the next couple of hours we have to kill. How’s that sound?”

She smirked some, letting her fingers dance up his torso again "Perfect. I'm sure it won't take me too come up with something..." She grinned deviously.

[Isaac Kazmiruk]

Their relationship was great. They balanced each other, almost to the point of one having a good day when the other had a bad day. That said, any day spent exclusively in each other's company was bound to be a good one for both and today was no different.

He liked to pretend she was surprising. Part of it was to reinforce how much she amused him. She was full of surprises; day by day. "Shocked?..I'm hardly capable of causing such a thing and if I am, you mustn't have been paying attention the first time we met." He grinned. He had certainly been paying attention; who couldn't? A girl almost ten year your junior, hotter than anyone you've ever seen and she's on top of you as madly as you are on her.

Her smirk was just trying to test him, he could tell. She was ever pushing him, teasing him and he was just as bad right back. The fact that neither were particularly easily embarrassed was both great for the relationship and bad for their potential police records. The sorts of things they'd pushed each other to while out and about could fill an entire volume of sordid secrets. "...We'll see how that goes down."[/i] "Yes, we will, won't we, Sid?"

"Perfect. I'm sure it won't take me too come up with something..." Her fingers tiptoed up his torso. Was her mind only on one thing? He knew the answer... and it was that he had in mind as he pulled her closer to him, grabbing a handful of her pert backside and planting a firm kiss on her lips. "I'm sure..."

[Sidney Kazmiruk]

Sidney had never been this happy with anyone. She'd had her fair share of flings and half cocked relationships but this thing with Isaac was real. She loved the man, more then she thought humanly possible. Isaac was one of the nicest men she'd ever met and even though he was, this wasn't why she was here by his side. He kept her interested, he excited her..but even more so..he understood her better then anyone else had ever done so. Isaac was perfect for her.

She liked the challenge and he sure as hell bought it. When she was around him she felt as if she were on a constant high, he was like a drug. He was so addictive and infectious that from the moment she clasped eyes on him she knew she'd have never forgotten about him. She was fortunate to have him be as keen as he was to come looking for her all that while ago and now, here they were..married. It was crazy because she hadn't thought that it'd have gotten to that extent..of course it was so god damn sudden. However, it worked and they made it work where many had failed before and would do so shortly after.

A shotgun wedding that actually worked out, you didn't hear that often enough.

"Yes we will, won't we, Sid?" He replied. Sidney smirked at him "Don't test me, Kaz. You won't win.." The brunette replied her devious smirk spreading wide across her lips. She liked being tested, he knew that and anything that sounded like a challenge she'd rise to.

She let her fingers dance up his torso, her eyes fixated on his. Though she was being quite provocative, the look in her eyes was anything but. You could tell by the way that she looked at him that she loved him dearly, it wasn't about sex..it was about everything. Sure, she liked to get her rocks off with him whenever she could but even without all of that..she'd have been his and his only.

"I'm sure..." He replied having pulled her closer, taking a handful of her rear before planting a deep kiss upon her lips. Sidney smirked against his lips, coiling her arms around his neck as she forced her mouth back against his "...Did you say something about room service?" She chimed raising a brow. Forever the tease she was, get him in the mood and then change her mind..it kept him keen and she liked to see him squirm.