“Tegan you lazy bitch get up” Vic says as he hits her with a pillow “I made you breakfast so wake up” He hit her again and she soon woke up.

“Breakfast in bed? Anyone would’ve thought it’s my birthday” She joked and dug into the lavish breakfast that her best friend had prepared

“Yeah, not as if you’re 18 today or anything” Vic huffed jokingly

“I’m the same age as you now” She sang through a mouth full of bacon

“You’re also gross, close your mouth when you eat” He said as he tried pushing her jaws together before taking some of his own food.

“So when do I get to know what you have planned?” Tegan asked excitedly

“Once you’ve finished breakfast and had a shower, because girl you stink” He jumped off the bed knowing he would get hit if he didn’t, Tegan just threw a pillow at him instead, hitting him right in the head.

“I hate you” He said as jumps back on the bed

“Aw, don’t be like that” She grinned at him

They spent the rest of breakfast just messing around and throwing things at each other. Tegan went for a shower and got changed into something nice, that didn’t belong to Vic. When she finally left Vic’s bedroom she walked out to the kitchen where Mama and Papa Fuentes were sat with a few presents on the table.

“What is this? I told you not to bother” Tegan sighed, she really didn’t want them to make a fuss of her.

“And we told you that was nonsense so open them up” Vivian said as she kissed her on the cheek to say good morning.

They had got her a cute silver bracelet with a matching necklace, a cookbook that they had renamed ‘Things You Can Teach Vic’ which made her laugh. The last present was some money to go shopping with.

“Thank you guys, so much. This is great” She gave them each a hug and a kiss on the cheek. They had to leave though since they were spending the day with friends.

“Be good and don’t be too boring. That’s aimed at you Tegan” Victor said as he walked to the door.

“I’ll try not to be” She joked in return and the parents left.

Mike came down the stairs soon after and mumbled a happy birthday to Tegan which she thanked him for. That alone was enough to weird Vic out. On Tegan’s birthday last year Mike threw a bucket of ice over her as a present and this year he was actually being… nice. It was weird to Tegan but she knew that Mike was trying to get her to let him help but that wasn’t going to happen.


“So are you ready to go?” Vic asked as it approached 11am. He had the cutest surprise in store for Tegan.

“Yes, where are we going?” She asked for what felt like the millionth time.

“I’m taking you to my quiet place” Vic and Tegan both had secret quiet places, as they called them. It’s the place they go when they want to be alone and not disturbed by anyone, not even each other. Vic had mentioned how his place was beautiful and he wanted to show it to Tegan one day; today would be that day.

“Ooh, exciting” She clapped her hands together and the pair left the house.

It took about 45 minutes to get to the top of the mountain that overlooked the city of San Diego.

“Vic, this is amazing” Tegan was in awe at what she was seeing. It really was just as beautiful as Vic once described it.

They sat down on a blanket that Vic had bought along and he pulled out some snacks. They were just hanging out and talking about going back to school and things like that. Tegan would bring up how beautiful Vic’s quiet place was every now and then and he would just smile at how happy it made her. All he ever wants to do is make her happy.

“Hey Tegan” He started and she replied with a ‘mhmm’

“You know I think you’re amazing and everything right?” He asked, he had become a bit nervous.

“Why are you being weird?” She asked with a chuckle

“I’m not being weird, look I really like you and everything, like a lot. And I know if this goes wrong I could have just fucked up the best friendship I have but-“He stopped talking when Tegan sat up and began looking in his eyes. Fuck he felt his train of thought run away when she smiled that oh so sweet smile of hers.

“Vic, what were you going to say?” She asked snapping him back into reality

“Oh yeah, erm, I want to ask you out like on a date, like will you be my girlfriend?” He was rambling and Tegan chuckled again. Vic looked away scared of what her answer was going to be.

“I would love to” She replied sweetly, she had kind of always had a crush on Vic but never wanted to do anything for she thought he only saw her as his best friend.

“Are you serious?” He asked in shock. He was honestly expecting her to laugh at him.

“Yes, I’m being serious silly” Their eyes met once more and Vic pulled Tegan into a hug.
They stayed like that for a while, just cuddled up to each other on the blanket, looking out at the city in silence. Neither of them could wipe the smiles off their faces and Tegan had come to the conclusion that this was by far the best birthday ever.


When they returned home they noticed Victor’s car in the drive indicating that Vic’s parents were home. They walked in holding hands, which was nothing new for them, they did that quite often. Which kind of sucked because they thought that would be the most subtle and simple way for everyone to see that these two were now a couple. They had to think of something else.

“Aw, you two are back. How has your day been Tegan?” Vivian asked as she walked from the stairs over to the kitchen to check on the dinner.

“It’s been perfect. Best birthday ever” She looked at Vic who gave her a huge smile.

“Something’s going on with you two, the vibe, it’s different” Vivian said looking between them both trying to figure it out. “Victor come here, I need your help” She called to her husband who obliged and entered the kitchen as well.

“What is it, love? He asks as he stands next to her, opposite Tegan and Vic who were finding the whole thing rather funny.

“Something is different with these two and I can’t work it out, help me” She said not moving her gaze from the teenagers. Victor looked between them both, just like Vivian had.

“I don’t know. They look the same to me” He stirred the dish on the stove and smiled back at Tegan. “We cooked your favourite tonight since it’s your birthday” Tegan smiled at this, they really did treat her like one of their own.

“Ooh, macaroni cheese yummy” She laughed and got up to taste test which earned her a slapped hand.

“Not until it’s on your plate” Victor said trying not to laugh. Tegan put out her bottom lip and fake cried

“But it’s my birthday” Vivian and Vic just laughed at her attempts and to all of their surprises it worked. Victor let her dip her finger into the sauce and taste.

“Mm, delicious” She said while rubbing her tummy.

“So what did you do today?” Vivian asked as Victor plated up the food. Mike was called down a moment ago and had made his way to the group in the kitchen.

“We went to the mountains and just hung out all day” Tegan replied and her smile grew

“Well something clearly happened up there because nobody gets that happy over mountains” Mike said in a rude tone. I guess his attempts at being nice were no longer.

“Well I think I found your manners up there which would explain why you’re such a dick all the time” Tegan spat back at him.

“Tegan, language” Victor warned

“Sorry papa” She replied and Mike rolled his eyes before sitting down as far away from her as he could.

“I think we should just let them work it out, not tell them until they ask” Vic whispered into Tegan’s ear so no one else could hear. She nodded at his suggestion before digging into her meal.

“Man garlic bread as well. You guys are just spoiling me now” Tegan laughed as did the rest of the table, except Mike, he just rolled his eyes again.

After dinner there was birthday cake and it was delicious. Tegan was having the best day she’s had in ages and it was all thanks to her family, the only people that she could call a family now anyway. She loved them each to bits and they knew how to make her happiest. Vic played the biggest part in doing that though.

When they had finished cake and the dishes were done they decided to all watch a movie, even Mike. Since it was Tegan’s birthday she got the choice of movie and decided she wanted to watch Finding Nemo. She has seen this movie so many times but always watched it as if it was her first time seeing it.

Vic and Tegan were sat on one couch while his parents took the other and Mike had the arm chair. Tegan’s legs were draped over Vic’s who was holding on to them so she doesn’t fall off. They would exchange cute looks every now and then and if you were watching them and not the movie you would think it was adorable as fuck.

Vivian had noticed that they were being extra cute tonight, this was usual behaviour for them but like Vivian said earlier the vibe was different. She pointed it out to Victor and when the movie finished and they had gone to their room he mentioned it.

“I think they might be a bit more than friends now” He said to his wife who agreed with every word that left his mouth “I think so too, finally” Vivian always wanted them to get together. When they were younger she would make jokes about it but gave up trying to match-make a long time ago.


A few days went past and Vivian had asked Tegan about her and Vic when she was helping with dinner one day, Tegan admitted that Vic had asked her out and Vivian was so thrilled with the news. The three teens were back at school now too and Mike was back to his old ways of being nothing but rude and disrespectful to Tegan. Today he was being more obnoxious than usual though and over dinner things got out of hand.

“Oh fuck off Mike. Go and chat your shit to someone who actually gives a shit about the rubbish that falls from your lips” Tegan spat in annoyance. Victor and Vivian didn’t bother stepping in because they knew an argument was about to pop and nothing would stop when these two got at it.

“Or not, why are you even still living here? You have your own fucking apartment. Hell, you’ve always had that apartment, why did you have to move in in the first place?” He shot at her, she wasn’t expecting that.

Vivian decided to interject “Michael that’s enough. I asked Tegan to move in and I wasn’t taking no for an answer so you apologise now” She demanded

“Don’t worry about it; I know where I’m not wanted.” Tegan stood up and grabbed her keys and jacket.

“Where are you going?” Vic asked worried about her

“I’m going to my apartment. Don’t worry I’ll be at school tomorrow, if I’m not there in the morning make up some excuse for me please?” Tegan asked as she kissed Vic before leaving.

“Why do you always have to be such an asshole?” Vic shouted at his younger brother as he stormed off into his room. He would have gone with Tegan but he knew that look she had on her face, it was the one they would both wear when they were about to leave for their quiet place. Vic hoped she didn’t take Mike’s words to heart but he can only imagine what being spoken to like that everyday does to the soul. If he were Tegan he would know it’s not very nice, not very nice at all.

Notes

Vic and Tegan are together, what do you think about that?
I know one person will be happy haha

please don't hesitate to let me know what you think :)