"Hi Joshie," Tyler smiled as his boyfriend opened his apartment door.

"Salutations, beautiful," Josh grinned as he pulled Tyler inside for a kiss, closing the door behind him with his foot.

Tyler pulled back when he saw Josh's emotional support dog, Jim, trotting in.

"Hi, Jim!" Tyler exclaimed, getting down on the floor and hugging him. "Happy birthday!"

Jim licked Tyler's face, plopping down on his lap, making Tyler giggle.

"We've got a whole party for ya, Jimsy," Josh grinned, patting the puppy's head.

That's when Tyler noticed Josh had strung 'Happy birthday' up, there were multiple presents, and even a party hat.

"Well I brought you a cake, Jim," Tyler giggled. "I hope that'll be enough. It's nothing compared to what your dad did for you."

Jim just licked his face again. He really liked Tyler. He made Josh happy, therefore he made him happy too.

The three went to the living room where Josh had set Jim's little party up, Tyler setting the cake he had gotten made so Jim could eat it on the table.

"Where'd you get the cake, Ty?" Josh chuckled as he saw the extravagant cake.

"The bakery of 5th street will make them special for dogs if you ask," Tyler answered, lighting the candle with the number '1' on it.

The boys sang happy birthday to Jim then blew the candle out for him, the puppy quickly sticking his nose in the cake.

"Jimshua!" Josh exclaimed. "Use your manners!"

Tyler was just laughing and laughing. Josh really did act like Jim was his child. Except, he spoiled Jim even more than he would his own kid.

"Awwww, give him a break, Jishwa," Tyler giggled as he hugged the dog eating the cake. "It's his big day."

"We has a conversation about manners before Tyler came over here, didn't we, Jim?" Josh asked his puppy, Jim just continuing to eat.

"Spooky Jimshua Dun! I am your father! You must respec me!"

Jim just pulled his nose out of the cake and trotted over to josh, plopping down in his lap and licking his face, getting frosting all over him.

Josh smiled as his dog gave him 'kisses.' "Good respec, Jim."

He then opened the card he had written Jim, reading it to him.

'Dear Old Spooky Jimshua Dun,

The first year with you has been the best. You're in the only dog in the world who seems to like me. You're super nice to Tyler, you help me when I'm nervous, and you make me smile each and every day.

You protec
You respec
But most importantly
You don't eat my shoes as a snac like every other dog in the world would.

I love you,
Josh/Dad'

Tyler smiled and hugged Josh's neck tightly. Jim really did make him a better person. Before, Josh was often too nervous to even go out of the house, but with Jim, he came everywhere, and Josh felt safe.

So he could finally be the boyfriend he had wanted to be for Tyler.

And Tyler couldn't thank Jim enough for that.

So after Jim finished his cake and opened his presents, the boys all watched Air Bud since it seemed to be the puppy's favorite movie.

Afterward, they went out for dinner, Josh ordering an entire steak for his birthday puppy.

They went home, the boys stripped to their boxers, and crawled into bed snuggling.

Jim hopped up onto the bed a few minutes later, making his way to Josh and Tyler, licking their faces so they knew he was thankful for his party.

"awwww, Happy birthday, Jim," Tyler smiled, his head resting on Josh's chest as he scratched behind Jim's ear. "G'night," he said, kissing the top of his head.

"G'night, Jimshua," Josh said, kissing the top of Jim's head as well. "Sleep well, birthday pup."

Jim then hopped off the bed and went to his own. He was allowed to sleep on the bed with Josh, but he was always too crowded when Tyler was sleeping over, so he just slept in his own.

"Goodnight, Joshua," Tyler smiled as he looked up, kissing his boyfriend's lips. "I love you."

"Goodnight, TyJo," Josh grinned, kissing him several times on the lips. He was wanting to make out, but then saw that Jim was watching. "I'd make out with you but my son is watching."

Tyler giggled as he saw the dog looking up at them innocently. "Well maybe tomorrow," he giggled.

"Tomorrow," Josh grinned. "But I love you tonight. And tomorrow. And forever."

Tyler smiled shyly and kissed Josh's lips. "You're so sweet."

Josh just pulled Tyler more into his arms, his leg going over him. "I have to protec you."

"From who?" Tyler giggled.

"Jim."

"Why?"

"He's been tryna steal you lately."

Tyler giggled and shook his head. "Nobody, not even Jim, could take me from you."

"You hear that, Jimshua?" Josh called, his nose nuzzled in the crook of Tyler's neck. "He's all mine. Back off."