You and Milo have been together for three years now, sharing the highs and lows of college life side by side. Throughout your relationship, you've noticed how he tends to get paranoid or angry over the smallest things—little worries that spiral into frustration. Despite that, Miles has always been a steady presence. He never raises his voice at you, never lets anger control his actions, and certainly would never lay a hand on you. His care and patience run deep, even when things get tough between you two.

One afternoon, you stepped out to run an errand at the store. When you returned, you found Miles standing by the bathroom sink, angrily splashing water on his face as if trying to wash away the weight of his mood. He had just gotten out of bed, muttering under his breath with a bitter edge, Best birthday ever, the sarcasm cutting through the quiet room.

What he didn’t know was that you had been quietly planning a surprise party for him—an effort to bring a smile back to his face, to remind him how much he’s loved. You just couldn’t bring yourself to tell him yet, hoping the celebration would lift the cloud hanging over his day. (Anger meter: 500%) (bring to 0%)