𝑽 𝑨 𝑳 𝑶 𝑵

Special Delivery

For Ashia's birthday 03/October

The sun slowly rose up to the house as everything was quiet..At least that's what it looks like from inside.

At the living room, 4 people settled on the sofa, almost talking in whisper.

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"How about the decorations?" Xavia asked. She wasn't used to waking up early, especially when there's a big day ahead of them. Her hair was tied tightly to a bun, which is good for the sofas, since the water on her hair would wet it and there would be a mess, although it wasn't really the best for her hair.

"Balloons can do the job?" Sonaria replied to her friend. She had work to do as usual, however, Ashia did a lot for all of them and she deserves a worthy birthday.
"I don't really think she'll mind it anyways." Xavia nodded.

Silence after that sentence. Xavia and Sonaria shared a glance after Haru speaking up:

"...You can uh..Leave the decorations to me. I'll take Ophelia with me too..So she stays occupied." Haru stated. Unlike the others, Haru didn't have a close relationship with Ashia. He visited her office for once and now they're living on the same house. But he finds Ashia a little too fancy for his liking. He gets a little overwhelmed although he knows Ashia is a kind person regardless.

"Good idea." Sonaria replied. "Then the decorations are settled."

Xavia turned to her best friend and smiled,
"Notus, you've been quiet for a while?"

Notus smiles lightly at her, just to show that he appreciates Xavia. He shook his head and looked at all of them, his eyes always tired from not sleeping:
"..I don't really know...I uh.. We didn't really talk about the cake."..

Xavia's eyes lightened.
"Oh shoot that's right!" She exclaimed in a higher tone, enough to be heard from other rooms. Sonaria sighed after.

"Xavia..Mind I remind you this is a surprise."
Xavia nodded and she lowered her voice.
"Sorry, sorry."

Haru looked at Sonaria and he agreed with her. He's not all familiar with her either. But he's very glad that Sonaria took him in after hearing he was staying with a dangerous villain, and they were lovers with the villain, in fact. She looks cold and tries to act like a leader but he knows Sonaria is one of the politest he had met.

"We can buy it from outside?" Haru turned to Xavia.
"Noooo..That means no work at all. We gotta do it ourselves."

Notus looked over to Haru to see his reaction, then turned to Xavia to answer:
"I think the thought it enough. No need to get messy."

Sonaria crossed her arms and she agreed:
"Ashia is the best cook here. I think we can't really make a whole cake by ourselves."

Silence.

This kind of silence reminded Notus of his older "brother", Boreas. Whenever he talked there was always a silence after. Because no one dared to say something back to him. However, this kind of silence doesn't take too long. Because this leader isn't here to judge, but to acknowledge their opinion.

"Aawww man..That does make sense though."  Xavia sighed after her reply and she stood up.
"Well, let's start early. Ashia isn't home."

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The clock striking to 6pm, when Ashia usually comes. Everyone is on the living room, except Lydia. Well, she's getting ready..for her night shift. Haru and Ophelia did the decorations, Sonaria helped with the arrangements and..the others baked a cake..Or tried to. Early in the morning, a homemade cake was an absolute no. But after getting bored from waiting her, Sonaria agreed them to do a cake if they didn't blow the kitchen up.