---One day in August while having a coffee break from their work.
Syd: AG never celebrates his birthday, so Imma say no to that. (drink coffee)
Yeo: We tried to surprise him once, and we're never doing that again.
---Flashback: The boys surprised him on his birthday.
Boys: Surprise!
---AG's wearing his epic blank facial expression and locks himself in his room. Back to present.
Rocky: Okay? And then?
Yeo: The next morning, all the balloons and decors have an X spray paint on 'em.
---Rocky snorts.
Taylor: Seriously. Like some gangstas broke into our house.
Rocky: (laughing) Oh, that is so AG. But come on, you guys. It's just gonna be us anyway. Let's just make him feel like it's just a regular Saturday all-in night.
Rain: (raises his hand) I'm in.
Max: Me too. (eats biscuit)
Taylor: Me too.
Blake: (chuckles shakily) You really won't let this go, won't you?
---And so Rocky planned with the young ones. A little back story on AG. He lived by himself at 16 because he's not on good terms with his stepdad. His dad passed away when he's still young. His mom won't leave him anyway so he just left home. He juggled jobs including composing songs and raps to survive high school and college and being a basketball varsity helped a lot. His success today is all because of his hard work. Since he was 16, he only saw his mom twice because they live in Chicago. He's now turning 28 (he's a year older than the older guys). And so they planned. The four older guys did not participate in the planning because they knew this would fail. But when the young ones ask them for food and decor recommendations, they unconsciously give ideas. AG's birthday came. He was called in the office for an assembly after some months for a very late semi-annual planning. Perfect timing to prepare for his quarantine birthday celebration. He's out by 4 and will probably be home by 5. He said he's ordering dinner once he's home - his yearly birthday tradition. Max went to the cafe downstairs to monitor AG's arrival and call it in. The decors are black and gold and they're all wearing white and yellow since they saw him leave wearing black. It's nearly 5 when Max called in. He rushed to the elevator while AG parked his car. And in just a few minutes, they can hear him unlocking the door. When he stepped in, everyone shouted.
All: Happy birthday!!!
---And the twins popped the poppers and there's confetti all over. As expected, AG's wearing that blank facial expression.
Syd: (murmurs) Told you this is not gonna work.
AG: (exhales) Thank you guys. Let me just get changed.
Rocky: Oh w-w-wait! We got you a gift and a cake. (smiles) Can you at least blow your candles first?
AG: (smiles a bit) Stop using your charm on me, Rocky.
---the boys are amazed and nervous at the same time.
Blake: (whispers) God I hope he doesn't blow up.
---Rain hits his arm.
Rocky: Okay, let's sing for him, come on. (sings) Happy birthday to you...
---And they all sang in unison. Suddenly, a woman in her late 50s came out of the kitchen bringing a cake. AG's smile faded upon seeing her. After the birthday song.
YOU ARE READING
the lockdown.
FanfictionCOVID-19 hit the entire world and Rocky is stuck in New York City. With nowhere to go, her cousin Yeo lets her crash in his apartment where he lives with his six best friends. Currently looking for an eighth housemate to split the rent, the seven bo...
