ᴡʀᴏɴɢ ꜱᴇɴᴅ ┆|| ┆ni-ki

~fifty seven~

"SURPRISE"

Eunha froze, her eyes going wide as she took in the sight before her.

The café was filled with all of her friends, Jungwon, Heeseung, Jay, Jake, Sunghoon, Sunoo, Eunji, and Hana.

The entire place was decorated with balloons, streamers, and a huge banner that read, "Happy Birthday, Eunha!"

Her hands flew to her mouth, overwhelmed by the unexpected scene. "What...? This is for me?"

Hana and Eunji ran over, holding a shiny tiara above their heads. "You need this!" they said, giggling as they placed it on her head.

"You look amazing!" Hana exclaimed, adjusting the tiara playfully.

"Happy early birthday, Eunha!" they all cheered, grinning widely.

Niki smirked, standing next to her. "Surprised?"

"You planned it?" she asked.

Niki gave her a playful nudge. "Maybe."

Eunha couldn't help but laugh, her heart swelling with joy. "I can't believe you did this."

"Believe it." Niki grinned, pulling her into a quick side hug. "Now, come on. Everyone's waiting."

Eunha felt the warmth of Niki's side hug linger as they made their way to the center of the café, where a small table was set up with a beautiful cake.

The candles flickered, casting a soft glow over the colorful decorations. She could see her friends eagerly waiting, their faces lit up with excitement.

"Make a wish!" Jungwon called out, a big grin plastered on his face.

Eunha stood in front of the cake, heart racing with happiness. She closed her eyes tightly as she took a deep breath, she imagined her wish: for this moment to last forever.

She opened her eyes and leaned forward, blowing out the candles in one swift breath.

Cheers erupted from her friends, the sound echoing in the cozy café.

"Did you make a good wish?" Heeseung teased, nudging her playfully.

Eunha couldn't help but smile as she looked around at the faces of her friends, all shining with happiness. "I did!"

"Now it's time to cut the cake!" Hana exclaimed, her eyes sparkling.

Eunha picked up the knife, ready to slice into the delicious cake. As she did, the sweet scent filled the air, making her stomach rumble in anticipation.

She carefully cut the first piece and handed it to Niki, who accepted it with a mock bow.

"For the birthday princess!" he said dramatically, causing everyone to laugh.

After cutting the cake and serving everyone a slice, Eunha took a moment to soak it all in. The café buzzed with laughter and chatter.

Sunghoon and Eunji engaged in a playful argument over who would have the biggest piece of cake.

Eunha felt a swell of gratitude. This was more than she had ever expected, and it filled her with warmth. She grabbed her own slice of cake and took a bite, savoring the rich chocolate flavor.

It was perfect.

"Okay, now for some games!" Jake announced, bouncing on his heels. "Let's see who can eat their cake the fastest without using their hands!"

Eunha laughed at the silliness of it all. "That sounds ridiculous! I'm in!"

As the games began, Eunha found herself laughing uncontrollably.