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Who: Jae-Ha & Hazel
What: Flowers, memories, and Hazel's half birthday bc Jae-Ha says so
When: June 1
Where: Their temple
Summary: They're nerds...

[Waking up this morning had been a surprise far from the usual ones. There's no jolting upright, no disturbing Hazel in his sleep, and for once, no sad feelings. He remembers Gi-Gan. Everything about her, from the moment she took him in to the moment he parted, and so much more makes sense now. It makes for a good start to the morning, filling Jae-Ha with hope and energy, and he practically floats around in his morning routine. He has other plans for today, after all, and it's perfect timing!

The next surprise comes when he's watering all of the flowers inside of the house and notices that they've all bloomed enough to look wonderfully beautiful. It's much different than the little sprouts that he'd shown Hazel before, and he delicately touches one of the petals as he considers.

He'd already jumped all around getting things sorted, from little gifts to cute cupcakes waiting in the fridge, so why not start things now before Hazel notices? So, with everything perfectly set in place and the watering can now out of the way...]

Hazel! [He calls out as loud as he can manage in a cheery voice.] Come take a look at this!

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[Jae-Ha being in a good mood puts Hazel in a good mood, but he's not nearly as energetic about it. Jae-Ha's cute and that's nice, but Hazel's still going to sit around lazily and read instead of doing pretty much anything today. No prayers, no running around... just slouching all over the couch and flipping idly through one of his books. It's very pleasant, all things considered.

But ah, now Jae-Ha is shouting? What's he want??]

Alright, gimme a minute. [He calls this and he will take maybe two minutes, actually, to finish the page he's on and haul himself up to go find Jae-Ha. Hmm, flowers...??]

What's up?

Take a look.

[ He draws Hazel closer with an arm around his shoulder, directing him to look at this tray of flowers on the windowsill. Each of them has bloomed now, a nice, striking blue color. ]

They've bloomed early! This means we can move them outdoors whenever we'd like. The timing is perfect.

[Okay, but... does Hazel have to move these flowers, or can he just watch??]

How do ya figure? There a day for flower movin' I'm not aware of?

No, no, but it is the day I've chosen to celebrate your half birthday. The flowers have opened up, almost like they're aware! And would you know... I've also remembered something that was very pleasant today. I didn't have to wake you up at all.

[Did he actually get a little sleep? A tiny bit? Maybe? Anyway, Jae-Ha has both of his hands on Hazel's shoulders now, massaging a little as he smiles and leans in over one.] Happy half birthday! Shall we celebrate?

[He's just in such a good mood look at him go...]

[He's so cute and pure, Hazel forgets all about the grim possibility of having to do yardwork. Look at this sweetheart...]

Half birthday? [what kind of dweebery is this] Is that somethin' that gets celebrated?

[He's not going to say no to celebrating though, reaching up to put his hands over Jae-Ha's and squeeze as he leans back into him a little.] Well, I'm not gonna spoil your fun. Tell me what ya remembered.

It is now. You see, if I had to wait another six months in order to properly celebrate your birthday, that would take far too long! I saw a few things I thought I'd get you now, and there are cupcakes in the fridge. It's so difficult to keep a surprise secret...

[He wanted to shout about this immediately, but here they are. He holds Hazel closer like this, pressing a sweet little kiss to his cheek as he hums.]

To be honest, I was a little worried... On this day, I wanted it to be entirely for you, but then I remembered something so large. Let's get it out of the way so we can relax exactly how you'd like to, alright? I won't even make you garden, unless you'd like.

[He is talking so much... But anyway!! He gives a pause for suspense, and then bursts out happily.] Captain Gi-Gan! After I got away, I landed on a pirate ship, and she took me in. I remember everything about her, all at once. Can you believe it?

[Whoa, this is a lot of dorky half birthday explanation. Hazel can't help but smile fondly through it, surprised Jae-Ha managed to keep quiet this long at all. Gifts and cupcakes! He's so spoiled.

And thanks for not making him garden, but oh my god—] Wait, you're tellin' me you're a pirate? Hand to God, an actual pirate ship, really?

[a PIRATE...... where's his parrot...]

Yes! The Awa Pirates! I... there was a crew, I know, but they're all a bit fuzzy to me. Captain Gi-Gan is the only one I can remember clearly. She gave me the clothes I arrived in, this ribbon, these earrings... she raised me for thirteen years before I left.

[He's so excited, he can't slow down! But he does realize now that maybe he should and loosens his grip a little on Hazel so he can step around to see his face.]

We protected the port, and she never once thought ill of me for my leg. I could talk to her about anything.

[Oh, so his mother figure, who happened to be a pirate captain. That's... good? That's very sweet, he is genuinely happy that Jae-Ha's memory this time is something that's made him feel so good about everything, but a goddamn pirate.

Did she have a parrot????]

Y'don't say. It's about time ya got somethin' nice to remember. [mmmmMMMM-] Did she have a parrot?

[He pauses at that, looking confused.]

Hmm? No. Why would you think that? [He doesn't get it. He also can't dwell on it, because he's been holding this in all morning and he's happy to be finally telling Hazel. So, he pulls his hands back to himself, clutching at his own chest as he smiles fondly.]

I really did fall out of the sky, looking dirty and beat up. I asked her immediately if she'd let me stay, and I remember her first words to me as clear as yesterday. "You're a stupid, snot-nosed brat. Don't you know how to court a woman?"

[So, now that him being who he is is so clear—] Now when we're relaxing and speaking, I can finally have a few stories of my own to share.

[What kind of pirate woman is this... Well, somehow Jae-Ha turned out cute anyway, so Hazel will let the lack of a parrot go with a wave of his hand. Never mind, never mind.]

She called ya that? [Amazing... he can't help but laugh!!] She sounds like a real treat. I'm lookin' forward to the stories now.

[Is this why Jae-Ha's made up shoujo romance stories are all kind of about sexy pirates... he's learning so much right now.]

She's wonderful. I don't recall why I left, but...

[Well. He has so many memories now, thanks to this. Kind, nice ones that he can share with Hazel and feel normal about. A base for all of his principles, a reason for how he speaks to women, an understanding of so much. There's still the underlying fear that remembering more is actually a bad thing, but it's so muted thinking of memories like this.

He smiles, leaning in to hug Hazel from the front this time. It's absolutely why he had made up romance stories about sexy pirates...]

Well, they're all pleasant memories, so that's what there is to hold onto. Now, I'm afraid I don't have a pin for your half birthday, since no such thing exists...

Everybody's gotta grow up sometime. [If he didn't leave because everyone died or something equally horrible, then it must be baby leaving the nest. Or something like it. He shuffles closer into this hug, sliding his arms around Jae-Ha's shoulders as he goes. Hmm, dorky half birthday...]

Don't worry about the pin. I wanna see the cupcakes.

Right! The cupcakes!

[The cupcakes he SNEAKILY MADE HIMSELF. He made a mess of the kitchen and had to clean it up, but it probably explains why he was up so early and mysteriously wouldn't let Hazel into the kitchen. His phone is also full of videos and searches about how to do similar cute things like the heart inside of the cake Hazel bought, but this is what he managed instead.

So, he'll lead Hazel to the kitchen, sit him down, and then take one out on a plate for him and set it down in front of him.]

I haven't baked much, so I hope it's okay.

[Hazel is pretty excited about these cupcakes already, but when he realizes Jae-Ha made these, his little gay heart can't take it. He picks the cupcake up to just look at it, look at the cute heart on top...??]

This is what ya were doin' all mornin'? [Ah, he's getting emotional about cupcakes, this is happening. It's just one of those moments he has to stop and acknowledge how good and sweet and different life with Jae-Ha is, compared to how he's used to living. This cupcake!! Is so cute!!!] It's adorable so far. C'mere.

[He reaches for Jae-Ha with one hand, come down here and let him kiss that face.]

My creativity could only go so far, but I'm glad you think they turned out alright.

[He's been nitpicking the shape of the strawberries, the lack of design of the frosting, even the cupcake wrappers... But he still leans down and smiles affectionately as he gets his kiss. Don't look in the trash, there are probably so many failed attempts...]

I wanted it to be something personal.

[How much of Hazel's money did he waste on failed cupcakes?? Whatever, he gets his kiss, and then Hazel will release him so he can unwrap this adorable cupcake and taste it.]

You're raisin' the bar, s'what. I'm gonna have to learn to bake now. [anyway, cupcake] Well, it's mighty good. Have one with me.

There's no need to consider that before you've made me my steak.

[He laughs, moving to place one for himself on a plate and then join Hazel at the table. Peeling his strawberry off the top, he places it between his lips and gives Hazel a little smile before he eats it. Yay, Hazel said they're good...!! They're definitely good, he's just not sure since he's not usually a cook.]

I'm gettin' there, I am... I told ya, I don't wanna ruin a dozen steaks before gettin' it right.

[One day, the pinnacle of his mediocre cooking: a steak. It will be something to behold. But good, cupcake time... He's content to eat this and nudge at Jae-Ha with his feet under the table, hello.]

There's no rush at all, dear. It will be well worth the wait.

[He knows it!! But oh boy, cupcakes and footsies. Bright and happy, he enjoys both of these things, lightly nudging Hazel's feet right back with his own.]

I hope your reading wasn't too thrilling, for me to interrupt it like this. [He licks some frosting off his finger with a smirk.] But a day of celebration is just what you deserve.

[Hopes his reading wasn't to thrilling... Jae-Ha is ridiculous. Hazel is struck for something like the third time to just lean on his elbow and look at him fondly, so now he does that in between bites of cupcake.]

If I didn't know any better, I'd be wonderin' what you're butterin' me up for. I like it when ya call me dear. [cute....... who knew that he would get married so quickly after being kidnapped, damn,]

[Ahhh, it's like bubbles in his chest. He lets out a short laugh, unable to keep the smile from his face. One of his hands reaches across to brush fingers against Hazel's, squeezing them in a light hold.]

Oh, good. I was wondering if it was a bit much. [He worked up to his dears slowly...] I only want to share the happiness you're always bringing me.

[How is he going to eat his cupcake like this...?? Jae-Ha is too cute for him, ugh. He laughs around a bite, using his arm to cover his mouth hastily.]

Nothin's too much, I swear. Quit worryin' so all the time or it'll give ya wrinkles.

Getting wrinkles with you doesn't sound like such a bad thing.

[ he says that so easily, but it's only after it comes out that he realizes it's a little forward, maybe. Maybe... his cheeks only color the slightest bit as he watches Hazel with a chin in his hand. Sometimes he remembers to take a bite of his own cupcake, too. ]

[Hazel makes a noise of surprise around his next mouthful of cupcake, but mercifully doesn't choke on it. That's the sappiest thing... Ah.]

Well, you're free to get 'em, but I've got a feelin' I'll keep my youthful charm a while longer.

[you're old jae-ha]

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