6:30am
baabe smiled as they quietly climbed out of bed. today was asher's birthday and they wanted to make it special for him, simply because he deserved it. they had messaged milo the night before asking if he could cover for ash today, since it was a friday. he of course said yes, and baabe booked a day off work, so they could spend the day together.
they walked out in the living room, grabbing the supplies they had bought the day before. they first put up a happy birthday banner before beginning to blow up the balloons. "right! presents and cards" they spoke quietly to themselves before tip toeing down the hallway and grabbing them one by one out of the storage cupboard. placing them in a nice way on the coffee table.
they stepped back, admiring their work and smiled. before walking over to the kitchen and making asher some breakfast. that included a glass of milk, and a bacon sandwich. something he loved. they poked a singular candle into the bread, before grabbing a lighter and lighting it.
"happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear asherrrrrrr, happy birthday to you!" baabe sang as they walked into their bedroom, a sleepy asher opened his eyes, rubbing them lightly, a soft smile forming on his lips. "aww baabe! this is so sweet" he spoke, leaning up slightly to blow out the candle. baabe placed the food and drink on the nightstand, next to asher, before jumping on top of him. "happy birthday babyyyyy!" they giggled, asher responding with one as he wrapped his arms around baabe's torso.
"you're amazing baabe! i love you so much!" he smiled, gently holding their head up with his hands, getting lost in each others eyes. "well, get used to it, todays all about you, my love" baabe whispered, nuzzling their nose against asher's.
one hour, thirty minutes later
after eating his breakfast, cuddling in bed for a little bit, and then having a lovely shower together, it was finally time for baabe to show asher what they'd been working on this morning. they walked behind asher, on their tiptoes, covering his eyes.
"THREE! TWO! ONE! OPEN!" baabe yelled excitedly. "oh! wow! baabe! this is amazing! thank you so much!" he spoke, sharing the same excitement as baabe, turning around and lifting baabe off their feet, they wrapped their legs around his waist and let out a squeal. "ash!" they giggled, wrapping their arms around his neck. "thank you, baby" he muttered, leaving a soft peck on baabe's lips before carrying them over to the couch, and sitting down. resulting in baabe resting on asher's lap.
baabe smiled, leaning forward and grabbing the cards. placing them down next to them on the couch. "here you go" baabe smiled, handing them the first one. "thank you" he chuckled, opening the card.
Ash,
Happy birthday bud, Jesus Christ you're old! have a good day, I know (baabe) put a lot of work into today, to make it something you'd love! And I can assure you, you're going to fucking adore today! have the best day ever ash! We love ya!
—— milo and (sweetheart) :)
after opening the rest of the cards, from david and angel, darlin', milo's parents and his parents, he was onto baabe's.
"this isn't a card, it's more of a note, um, yeah, here" they stuttered, handing the paper over to asher. "thank you, baby" he smiled, leaning up a little and leaving a soft kiss on baabe's cheek, a blush forming over them shortly after.
asher,
happy birthday! happy birthday to my favourite human being on earth! i cant wait to celebrate you and all you are today! because, you deserve it! Jesus ash, i'm so in love with you, it's crazy. you make me the happiest i've ever been in my whole life, and without you I honestly don't know where, who or what i'd be. you make me better, you're always there, always. from your absolutely gorgeous eyes, your beautiful smile to your infectious laugh and soft cuddles, i love everything about you, your flaws, your imperfections, i love everything about you. everything. i hope I can make your special day so incredibly special for you today. i love you more than I'll ever be able to express. happy birthday my gorgeous boy, man, do I love you.
——— your baabeeeeeee <3
"aw, baabe" asher spoke, baabe turned around on his lap, so they were now facing him. a tear rolling down ash's cheek. "aww baby, I love you" baabe smiled, moving their hand up and resting it against asher's cheek, wiping his tears away with their thumb. "I don't know how I got so lucky" asher smiled, leaning down and connecting his lips to baabe's.
twenty minutes later
asher had practically opened all of his presents by now, baring one, "here's your last one" they smiled, as they sat on the floor next to the couch. "thank you very much" he smiled, tearing into the wrapping paper. "FUCKING YES!" asher shouted, pure excitement taking over him.
"I haven't had a pack of Pokémon cards in years!" asher smiled, placing the pack of cards on the couch and leaning down, picking baabe up once again. "thank you so much, for everything, baby" he smiled, "of course, my love." they replied.
the pair spent the rest of the day playing video games and watching asher's favourite shows. it was by far, his best birthday yet.
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