Silversage || Book I || 1D AU

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"Stop it!" I squealed while giggling as he took yet another scoop of frosting. He put some on my nose before licking the excess off of his finger.

I took the spoon and put some on his nose. He stuck his tongue out and tried to lick it off his noise. I shook my head in disapproval.

My hair was beginning to become undone. "Could you wash your hair and retie my hair? If you can." He nodded and went over to wash his hands before standing behind me. The proximity between us caused a warm tingling feeling to spread through my body.

He took the hair tie out of my hair with such grace as his fingers entangled itself into my brown locks, brushing all the hair out of my face, pulling it to the back of my head. He tied it with such swiftness before his hands left my hair, brushing the small ends of hair at the nape of my neck.

"There." His hot breath fanned the back of my neck. His hands slid down my shoulders before he put them at his sides.

"So, whose birthday is it again?" He took a spatula, spreading the frosting on the cupcake.

"Rosella." I smiled.

"You really like her, huh?" I nodded.

We continued to frost the cupcakes and decorate.

"Any sign of you mum?"

I stopped frosting the one I held in my hand for a few seconds before I continued. "No." The room filled with silence as the spatulas clinked against the bowl.

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We pulled up to the driveway. I got out with the box of cupcakes in my hands while Alden gets the gifts.

We made it to the front door to see Calvin standing and holding the door open. He had a wide grin on as Ro came running out, wearing a tiara on her head.

"Hey birthday girl!" Alden said.

"Birthday princess!" She scolded before beaming again. "Keira!" She hugged my legs.

"Hey there princess Ro! Better let go or I won't be able to carry the cupcakes in." Her eyes lightened as she heard those words. She let go and walked next to me, a hand holding onto my bag.

We went in to see the butterfly room decorated with streamers and balloons. The little kids were all wearing little birthday hats as the older ones were sitting and laughing at the little ones.

"Keira!" I turned to see Ms. Kartner coming out of her office. I set the box down as she came and gave me a small hug.

"Alden." She smiled and gave him a hug.

"Since everyone's here," Ms. Kartner clapped her hand together.

"Let's celebrate!" She, Calvin, Leigh, Alden and I said together.

Everyone gathered around the table waiting for Ro to blow out the candles spread out through the cupcake display.

"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Rosella Benoisssstttt, Happy Birthday to you!" We all sang while clapping our hands while she covered her face with her little hands giggling.

"Blow the candles!" One of the little ones said. Ro leaned in and closed her eyes before taking in a huge breath and blowing out all the seven candles.

We all cheered as she beamed up at us. She gave everyone a cupcake with her small hands. She went around to everyone.

Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Calvin and Leigh talking to one another. He must've said something, explains as to why her heels are a tint pink. He looked over at where I was standing as Leigh followed his gaze. They both waved at me as I sent them a warm smile.

I turned around to see Alden up on his feet and clapping his hands together as all the little kids were crowding around him.

"Who wants to meet Jackson?" He asked.

"We do! We do!" They all squealed.

Alden hurried towards the door before coming out with a headband around his head. "I, Jackson, will teach you how..." He walked closer to them. "To dance!" He put his hand forward so that his palm was facing down.

They all jumped and giggled as they watched him do his "famous Karate Windmill" move.

••Author's Note••

Haha lol what a wonderful ending.

And noooo this is not the end. It isn't the end until you see the words THE END or WILL BE CONTINUED so no, this is not the last chapter.

I know, you all have been waiting for Niall to make an appearance already. I will assure you that he will not

Be known as Niall James Horan, but a totally different character. Way. Totally.

Dedication:

Next Update: Tuesday, July 8th