Tenmiko One-shots

Happy (late) Birthday Himiko

AU: POST-GAME

It's a cold 3rd of December, the snow is falling gently outside and the air feels crisp and clear.

It's around two in the afternoon when Himiko got home from the theater she work at. In front of her door, there's a little gift box on her welcome mat with a note attached to it:
'Happy birthday Himiko by Mom'.

Himiko smiles as she takes the small box inside the house, closing the door behind her. Today is her birthday, nothing too much particular for the little mage.

In the past, she never received gifts or even a simple 'Happy Birthday' from her old classmates but only from her mom and, even if they're not so close as a mom and a daughter should be, Himiko doesn't mind because she knows that she cares for her.

Himiko opens the small box and smiles at the beautiful necklace with a star-shaped red diamond. She puts the necklace around her neck then look herself at the mirror hanging on the wall. It's pretty and fits her perfectly.
Her smile widens at her reflection, she could get used to wearing it all the time, she imagines how Tenko would react to the-

Oh yeah! She must get ready for the date!

For her birthday, Himiko wanted to organize not a party but a simple outing with her classmates, but all of them were busy, even her friend Angie who promised her to give her the gift the next day.

It weirded out Himiko, literally everyone was busy exactly this day. Nevertheless, she's still grateful for all the happy birthday wishes she received today morning from them. For Himiko is enough.

Only her girlfriend Tenko was available today, so they decided to do a simple outing together in the afternoon. They should meet up at four o'clock at Himiko's apartment, so she quickly goes to the bathroom to take a quick shower and then get dressed. After fixing her hair and making sure everything is perfect, she grab her purse from the table and make her way to the front door.

As soon as she steps outside, she sees the brunette waiting for her all covered with a long scarf, her usual green bandana and a big blue jacket, her nose red for the cold.

'Weird' the redhead thought, 'Tenko's not always on time'.

"Hi Himi, happy birthday!" Tenko exclaimed hugging her girlfriend and kissing her cheek lightly, before taking Himiko's hands into hers. "You look so beautiful- OH! That necklace is so nice!" she added mid sentence, admiring the red diamond.

"It's my mother's gift, it's pretty cool huh?" Himiko replied smiling.

"It is! It looks so gorgeous on you!" Tenko exclaimed, "I-I mean, Tenko always thinks you look gorgeous every day, but today you're like super super gorgeous!" she winked at her.

The redhead cheeks turn a light pink, a grin formed on her face while chuckling softly. The way the brunette compliments her always makes her feel more confident than ever.

"Anyway," she cleared her throat, "let's get going" she stated, trying hard to stop herself from blushing.

"Of course! Let's go then" she hold her girlfriend's hand and walk together towards the street of their neighborhood, talking about random stuff and passing by cute shops and stores.

-

It's late evening, the sun is starting to set and the two girls are walking at a snowy park, side by side holding hands, their shoulders slightly touching and a warm smile decorating the faces of both girls.

They were in their conversation about silly topics, telling jokes and laughing loudly every time.

After walking for a while, they sat on a bench near a little lake, admiring the panorama with the sun set in the horizon, bathing the tiny lake and the park in an orange glow. It's a beautiful view to behold.