Tsubaki and Anon pt. 13

>About a week has pass since Tsubaki and I became a couple.
>It was also in this time frame I learned that her birthday was today.
>Decided to take her out to a nice lunch followed by a movie she wanted to see.
>Mid-afternoon July means it's hot as balls in the city as we leave the air conditioned apartment.
>Checking my new phone it's a 20 minute walk to the restaurant, less still to the theater.
>On the way there look up at the city skyline.
>End up almost bumping into someone in the process.
>"Anon, are you alright? You've been staring up at the sky for awhile."
>"Kinda just miss the countryside is all. Still not used to the city."
>"That's adorable Anon." Tsubaki said giving my hand a squeeze.
>Rest of the walk goes normal.
>Ended up talking with Tsubaki trying to figure out how mamono like lamia or eel use the bathroom or drive.
>The restaurant was one of those 'old renovated factory' deal.
>The Olive-green sign hanging over the main entrance read "The Vineyard" in gold lettering.
>Inside was crowded with waitresses busing between full tables.
>Our greeter was a young weresheep girl with white wool standing out against her dark skin.
>"Welcome to the Vineyard, I'm Annie. Table for two I take it?" She said with a dreamlike smile on her face.
>Lost in thought this entire time looking at all the couples and people.
>Regain some focus just to answer.
>"Uh yeah...we should have a reservation, check under Anon."
>Gave full attention to Annie as she poked through the various touch screens.
>"Yep you're here, if you'd follow me." She said scooping up two menus.
>Take in more of the surrounding as Annie leads us to our table.
>Interior looks like the inside of a winery.
>Wine racks lined the upper wall while a few casks sat embedded below them.
>Get brought to a booth seat by Annie with me on one side and Tsubaki opposite.
>Annie left not long after leaving us the menus.
>"You decided what you're getting Tsubaki?" I asked from behind my own menu.
>"Never really had Italian, usually to impress clientele we'd go to traditional Japanese."
>"Well first time for everything I suppose."
>As we're talking hear hooves on the hard wood floor.
>See a Saytros standing next to our table.
>"Hmmm hello dearies, I'm Leena pleased ta meet you~. You decided what you wanna start with?"
>Sat there staring out our waitress wondering what was wrong with her.
>Only after looking at her freckled face could I see the slight flush.
>Our waitress was buzzed as all hell.
>Glance over at Tsubaki and back at the waitress.
>"Uhh miss are you ok?"
>Leena seems to come back from wherever she was a moment ago and gives me this dreamlike smile.
>"Not only are you cute but a gentleman. I'm fine, our newest investor helped cover our advertising costs and we've been on a good upswing."
>Watched as Leena's face went from that smile, to a frown for a brief moment before going back to a smile.
>"Almost forgot why I was here. What can I get you dearies?"
>"I'll have the risotto and some water if you could. What about you Anon?"
>"Uh.. I'll take the..."
>Realize I've forgotten what I wanted to get.
>Reread the menu as I try to remember my choice.
>"Right, I'll have a lemon tea and shrimp scampi I guess."
>Tsubaki and I hand Leena the menus and watch her walk off.
>Somehow amazed that she isn't tripping over herself.
>"Is she gonna be ok?"
>"Had to work with a Saytros once, they aren't Oni but they aren't lightweights either."
>"Which means?"
>"She'll be fine."
>Figure Tsubaki knows whats she's talking about so drop it.
>Drinks came not that long after Leena left with our meal coming later.
>During our meal have a thought and excuse myself.
>Tell Tsubaki I'm heading to the bathroom.
>Before leaving made sure I knew where Leena was.
>Find her waiting another table.
>"Excuse me miss?"
>"Hold on...What is it dearie?"
>"My girlfriend's birthday is today. think you guys can do something special for her?"
>Leena gave me a smile that would make a Cheshire jealous.
>"I have just the idea."
>"Thanks."
>Smiling all the way back to our table.
>Sitting down do my best to put on a face to hide the fact something is going to happen.
>"Did something happen Anon?"
>"Wha makes you say that?"
>"You're smiling a bit."
>"Oh just thought of something funny I once saw."
>About to reinforce my white lie when lunch arrives.
>Feel a wave of relief as the subject wages changes away from my hidden surprise and onto the food.
>Just as we finish the surprise begins.
>Leena's walking towards us with a small cake with a few of the staff behind her.
>They've started to sing Happy Birthday as they approach the table.
>Most of the restaurant has started to join in.
>Tsubaki is looking at me like a deer caught in the headlights while I'm smiling at her and singing along with them.
>"...Happy birthday to youuu~."
>Tsubaki's beet red as we finish.
>"Happy birthday Tsubaki, come on and blow out the candles!"
>Tsubaki is still looking at me wide eyed.
>As she goes to blow out the candles, intercept her and give her a quick kiss.
>Crowd erupts into a loud 'woooo" as they see this.
>"Make a wish Tsu."
>Crowd cheers and claps as Tsubaki blows out the candles before everything returns to normal.
>Still smiling as we divided the cake between the two of us.
>"So you like your surprise Tsu?"
>No response from Tsubaki.
>She's trying to eat her cake, though her drooped ears and swishing tail are a give away.
>Get up and sit down next to her, giving her a backrub.
>"Come on Tsu it wasn't so bad was it?"
>"I'm not so good with big crowds." She said meekly.
>"Didn't you have to conduct large business meetings?"
>"No it was usually one on one or a small group. Large crowds make me nervous."
>Feel a bit bad at realizing I made her panic.
>"Sorry Tsu."
>"It's ok Anon, it was sweet of you and you didn't know."
>"I feel like a bit of a jerk now though."
>"Want to make it up to me then?"
>"Of course."
>Tsubaki's expression turned to one of mischievousness
>"Give me your piece of cake."
>Laugh and hand it over to her.
>As Tsubaki finishes my piece Leena came back with the bill.
>We pay it and head out towards our next destination.