Happy Birthday Aya!~ Sssh. It's Not Really!

[booyaka_boom]

Who: Selphie, and everyone.
When: All day on the 4th.
Where: That cute little flower shop.
Style: It's your party you can do what you want toooo~
Status: Open to ALL. Srs ALL.

Throughout the day, Selphie makes several announcements on the SFC to promote the flower shop. There's free cake there and, also, free hugs. Cake usually draws a crowd but, if like Selphie, you are suffering with the cold, then hugs will work too.

Today, outside the shop, is an abundance of multicoloured balloons, but more red than any other colour. There's really loads - you could probably take one or two and there still would be plenty. Inside, there are less balloons, but streamers criss crossing all over the shop. By the counter is a huge birthday cake already cut into slices. It's decorated with edible balloons. It's bright in there, with the unmistakeable vibe of a birthday party.

But it isn't a birthday party. Of course, not. Aya strictly said no parties. There're no banners saying Happy Birthday anywhere. The word 'birthday' isn't anywhere. So it's not a party, just Aya's shop decorated like a party, with the entire of Vatheon invited to come along.

So come along, get some cake, have a cuddle, and give birthday wishes to the birthday boy!
 

 

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[formerabyssinian]

Aya was just standing outside the flower shop, wondering why there was an overabundance of balloons, especially the red ones. Then he remembered what day it was today and groaned. It was his birthday.

He was contemplating just not coming in to work today, since he did own the shop. He didn't have to go, but he knew Selphie was expecting him, and that she probably did all the decorations and planning. Really, she was too good for him.

So now, he was standing outside awkwardly.

Anyone - That Includes Selphie!~

[booyaka_boom]

Satisfied that everything was going to plan, and that the shop was attracting attention, Selphie decided to take a peek outside to see if there were many more people coming by, though she was looking for one redhead in particular.

There he was! Selphie bounced out the shop and over to him, throwing her arms around him, "Happy birthday!" Yes, she seemed to not even notice that he was standing all awkward, because she's just excited that it's his birthday.

Maybe. B)

[formerabyssinian]

The first thing Aya noticed about Selphie was how cold she was! Thus, his muscles tensed up and he pulled her back at an arm's length, looking surprised. Even through her clothing she felt cold.

"Why are you so cold?" He placed a hand on her forehead to feel for a fever, but all he felt was just more cold skin.

Whoo!

[booyaka_boom]

That wasn't quite the loving embrace that Selphie had in mind, but that didn't deter her from smiling, "Oh, it's just a stupid curse. But I feel warmer already!" She wasn't just being cute either, but she genuinely did feel warmer. Selphie nuzzled her forehead against his palm, then tried to move closer for some more cosy warmth.

[formerabyssinian]

"Ah, the curse..." She did feel slightly warmer, but...she was also cosying up to him in such a public display. He didn't really stop her, if she was feeling cold like this.

Right, she said happy birthday to him.

"Thank you, Selphie, even if you went overboard. Have you been cold all day?" He rubbed his hands on the sides of her arms lightly. This curse...

[booyaka_boom]

"Overboard? What are you talking about?" Selphie grinned, happy to have some warmth moving through her at last. "I've been cold all week!" She was still smiling, evidently not at all interested in herself or the curse. Selphie glanced at the decorations behind them, "Don't worry about the decorations. They're just for a promotion for the shop, ya know?"

She edged slightly closer to the door, "You don't have to work today, cause it's your birthday, but you should probably come inside for just a minute." Everyone knows that working on your birthday is ridiculous, of course.

[formerabyssinian]

"All week?!" Well, she seemed fine, but Selphie did have the tendency to not worry about herself much when she should. As she lead them inside, Aya rose an eyebrow at the suggestion. No work?

"Just because it's my birthday doesn't mean I'll take the day off..."

[champ_coordinator]

Wallace could not help notice the brightly coloured balloons outside the flower shop. Was it someone's birthday? Judging by the regalia, it looked to be the case. Then, he noticed the banners and smiled to himself. Now, he was curious to know who's birthday it actually was. Wallace turned around and noticed the young man close to the shop and looking rather embarrassed. Was it his birthday?

"Hello there. You don't look that happy about all of this. I take it that it's your birthday?"

[formerabyssinian]

"Yes, it is." Aya looked over to the other, rubbing his neck. "Even if the banners aren't saying Happy Birthday, I still know she's throwing this for me. She'll deny it, of course." Because she was sneaky that way.

[champ_coordinator]

"Then I wish you a happy birthday." Wallace meant no offence to the man, just only to congratulate him. "I know some people prefer to live out the day with the least fuss as possible. Others just wish to congratulate you."

[formerabyssinian]

Aya could easily consider himself in the first category. He gave a nod in agreement, as both statements were true.

"Thank you. I'm sure there won't be much fuss if I make it obvious."

[champ_coordinator]

Wallace nodded. "I won't inquire as to how old you are as some may find it intrusive. Also, it is none of my business." He gave the man a quiet nod.

[formerabyssinian]

"I'm twenty-five." Aya wasn't very caring about his age, really. "Not many ask, however, but I don't see the point of keeping it a secret."

[exorcistinbloom]

It's only just now that Shiemi herself shows up at the flower shop -- albeit rather sheepishly, after making a complete dork of herself during the hat curse. Between seeing her own antics on the network and having half the Villa confirm them, she ended up more or less withdrawing from the public eye out of sheer embarrassment.

Until now, anyway. She stops out front once she sees the mass of balloons, though. And the streamers. And cake. And... everything else that looks festive. It doesn't take too long for her to figure it out from the decorations and Selphie's announcements; spotting Aya nearby, she swallows her anxiety long enough to approach him.

"Ah, Aya-san... is today your birthday, by any chance?"

[formerabyssinian]

Ah, Shiemi. She seemed to be herself now. No odd voice over or anything. Yet.

"Whatever gave you that idea?"

[exorcistinbloom]

"Ah, well... the decorations, for one." Shiemi gestures towards the shop, in particular indicating the balloons and the streamers. Tilting her head and smiling, she can't help but go up to him and hug him.

"Happy birthday! But I'm sorry..." She sighed quietly, smiling sadly. "Had I known it was today, I'd have gotten you something..."

[formerabyssinian]

"I'm sure Selphie would say it wasn't a birthday party at all." Because he had told her he didn't want a party.

The hug was unexpected, but since it was Shiemi, Aya would oblige with reciprocating it. "You don't need to get me anything. Thank you."

[exorcistinbloom]

"... that would be just like her, wouldn't it." Shiemi couldn't help but giggle; it would be Selphie who'd celebrate in her own way despite Aya's insistence otherwise.

"I know, but still! I want to because you're a friend, Aya-san..." And she's beaming with sincerity as she says it.

[formerabyssinian]

"It would, yes." Aya knew Selphie meant well, at least.

Shiemi being so sincere about her statement makes him smile. He could remember a time where such a thing was abundant, along with happiness. It was nice to know that it still existed. "Thank you, Shiemi. I really appreciate that."

OPEN :D

[savemegermany]

Italy arrived, happy to celebrate a reopening. He brought wine, but as his hands were so cold, he froze it over. He wasn't entirely sure how good it was anymore. He came bundled up in layers and layers of thermal underwear and fleece. He kept the layers dense but not bulky as he still needed to move around and bustle about the bakery.

[formerabyssinian]

Whoever was underneath all of those clothes must be really good at not falling over or bumping into everything. He didn't recognize the person, however, so they must be a friend of Selphie's.

He also couldn't really tell the gender.

"Are you here for the party?" Because despite whatever Selphie may say otherwise, this was a party.

[savemegermany]

Even without the layers, some people had trouble telling Italy was a boy not a girl. His voice was marginally androgynous with a thick Italian accent.

He offered up the frozen wine. "Si, si! I brought wine to celebrate, but it froze."

[formerabyssinian]

Frozen wine...

Aya took the bottle, careful to hold it so he didn't get his hands frozen, too. "Ah, thank you. Maybe we can drink it later, when it thaws." Although he was pretty sure it would be pretty undrinkable by then, or at least taste badly.

[savemegermany]

Italy was a little embarrassed by it. It was good wine. Was. Who knew if it was anymore. "Ve, I hope so." Though he too was pretty sure it would taste badly after being frozen solid.

[formerabyssinian]

"While we wait, you can have some cake, or snacks." There was plenty to go around, and he didn't want all of Selphie's hard work to be for nothing.