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I can wait.

[ Weiss doesn't want to ruin any of Cloud's plans! He can give her his present for her whenever he feels like.

It's as she said, him telling her he loves her is the best birthday present ever. Anything else is a bonus, really. ]

We should finish our food before it gets cold.

No no, I kinda wanna do it now.

[ After breakfast, that is. So with a kiss to the cheek, he leans back onto his side and returns to finishing up the rest of his own plate. The smoothie is actually quite refreshing first thing in the morning! There's no rushing the meal either as they go over what they plan on doing today. Ultimately, the biggest thing was the dance lessons in the ballroom later tonight. The rest was up to the two of them together. Taking things easy, resting up, watching something together (for real this time), scouting out shops and going for lunch together...

One way or another, Weiss has Cloud's undivided attention today. Not that she's never had it since they started dating- practically. Satisfied, he ends up finishing his own breakfast off first (not because he's going fast! he's just quicker than her to eat,) swinging his legs off the side of the bed with plate in hands.

Whether Weiss was finished or not though... ]

Sit tight, [ he says while setting the empty plate of crumbs and yolk down on the counter. ] I've got it right here.

[ At the bottom of his luggage, which he pads over to and kneels down to dig through, he pulls out a medium-sized blue box with a ribbon on the end of it. The mattress sinks a little when he returns, sitting on the edge of the bed as he gently smiles behind rosy cheeks. It's...not embarrassing being this forward with her, but it still makes him blush all the same. He holds it out for her to take. ]

Happy birthday, Weiss.

[ When she opens it up, on top is a box that contains a familiar treat. chocolate-dipped strawberries- just like from their first getaway together. But it's what's underneath that he's looking more forward to, hands in his lap as he waits to say anything. ]

[ Weiss waits, watching Cloud as he moves about to get her present. This is all so exciting and nervewracking at the same time! Her heart feels like it could pop out of her chest at any time. And once handed the beautiful box, the look she gives Cloud is not of disbelief, but gratitude. Her eyes gaze down to the box itself, and her thumb traces the outline of it. There's a small smile on her face, content as can be, even without opening the box yet. ]

Thank you.

[ She's very careful in opening the box, making sure that the ribbon isn't damaged in the process. When she slides the inner box out, revealing the chocolates, she can't help but laugh a little. ]

Are these... Weiss chocolates?

[ Heh... ]

Hah...

[ He laughs too, that smile of his growing. ]

You remembered.

I thought I was very clever with it.

[ so of course, she did! And it's not like Cloud said it was lame or anything! Then again, if he did, he'd be getting an earful... ]

[ It was silly. But also endearing. He'd shake his head and sigh just thinking about it. But that's also what makes him remember it all so fondly. For all the times that Cloud's been called a dummy, his girlfriend was also a big dork. Guess that's just another reason she hooked him so well. ]

There's something else inside.

[ The box, that is. He'll explain the importance of it when she sees it. ]

Oh?

[ She wants to look at the chocolates first! But now she's curious...

Resting the box on her lap, she's slow to lift the upper partition of the box, lifting the """Weiss""" chocolates with it. There's a smaller box, and Weiss just looks at the blond without saying anything. Just a small smile as she signals that she's going to open it after she sets aside the chocolates. ]

What else did you get me? [ Not that she would ever judge, but... he got her two presents! He didn't even have to get her one, but here she is now, lifting the lid of the smaller box ever so slowly. It's with excitement and bated breath as she does so, and once she sees what's inside? She can't help but let out a soft laugh. ]

It matches my necklace!

[ :D ]

[ He says nothing, only gently nodding when she asks what else he got her. He'd be lying if he said he wasn't nervous for her reaction, but he's always done well of steeling himself on the surface. Yet if he were holding his breath before? Now would be the time to sigh in relief as she softly laughs. Leaning forward in his lap a little bit, his smile grows as he explains. ]

Yeah. They say the crystal's blessed by faeries, that it'll stave off the cold.

[ He'd believe it. Back home, certain bangles carried various magical properties and resisted various things! ]

Maybe it'll make up for no aura for now.

[ Cloud isn't in his outdoor gear right now, but Weiss looks him up and down, anyway. ]

Where's your crystal, then?

[ So he can be protected from the cold, too! ]

Did you get one for yourself?

Me? [ A beat. A shake of his head. ] Not yet.

We got a ways to go till winter. ... Probably. That...and it's your birthday.

Thanks for the birthday gift idea.

[ Heheh! For his birthday, she means :) ]

Put it on me?

[ She's even holding out her right wrist now. Put it on her!!! ]

Huh?

[ "Put it on me?" ]

[ Oh- no time to question what she just said now. Taking the bracelet, he tenderly takes her wrist, preparing to put it on for her when he suddenly hesitates. There's nothing wrong! But having her wrist like this, jewelry in the other...

~~If this were a ring...like in that one reality...~~ ]

What a day already.

[ He's smiling the entire time however, as he carefully settles the faerie-blessed accessory on her wrist. ]

There.

[ With the metal band on her wrist, she traces the outline of it with a finger. There's fondness and appreciation in her eyes, the excitement still there, even when she lifts her arm up to put her wrist close to her heart. Her free hand covers the bracelet from the front. ]

This is my favourite bracelet in all the worlds out there.

[ And she won't take it off unless she absolutely has to. Or, you know... she's going to bed. But Cloud can bet that he's gonna see Weiss wear it everyday with her casual wear from now on. The necklace he gave her is a lot easier to wear and easy to conceal if she's covering most of her neck. The bracelet may prove to be a bit more challenging to wear at all times! ]

Thank you. I love it so much.

What happens if you get another one from me sometime?

[ He's teasing, leaning in at the same time she thanks him. All the previous times he'd just planted a peck on her cheek or the side & top of her head. This time he's going to give her a proper morning kiss, her lips soft and warm to the touch as he draws back to look into her eyes. ]

You deserve it.

Clearly, you're not allowed to give me new ones.

[ This may or may not be a joke. If Cloud gave her more things to wear, though, of course she would wear it! Weiss likes to have some variation in her attire, but at the same time... if she loves something so much, then she'll constantly have it on! It's going to be a challenge picking out what to wear if she has a selection of Cloud-gifted jewellery in the future... ]

Want to try the chocolate together?

Guess I gotta mix things up.

[ As for the chocolates... ]

You know it.

[ Cloud doesn't have to give her anything, but she so does love to be spoiled... So she'll leave it at that. One last look at her wrist (for now!) before she starts to move again, arranging the box so that it's the chocolates on top.

The strawberries and chocolate look a lot more like, well, strawberries and chocolates this time! Maybe she should ask Elaine to teach her how to make these. You know, so they won't look like blobs if she attempts to make it again. ]

Here. For you. [ Taking a piece, she offers it to him, the tip of the strawberry pointed at him. It's the one with more chocolate! ]

[ Even when in private, the idea of getting fed with chocolate strawberries (such a romantic item) puts a rather rosy shade of red on his cheeks. But instead of looking shocked or shying away, he sighs contently as he lets the moment happen. They definitely look more shaped than the ones they had on their valentine getaway. He closes his eyes and leans in, opening his mouth as he takes a good bite out of the strawberry. If he took the whole thing, he'd be chewing on leaves.

His lips don't touch her hand. But oh was he so close to doing so... His cheeks are still bright red, but the combination of white chocolate and the tart beneath was a nice combination. Even better since he was getting it from his girlfriend. ]

My turn.

[ She does like sweets far more than Cloud does. But she's still not someone with a sweet tooth! Setting the bitten end of the strawberry, she takes another piece for her own bite. Hers is a lot smaller, her free hand below her mouth to catch any chocolate bits that might end up falling when she takes her bite. And once she's had some? She lets out a content hum. Strawberries are good! And dipped in white chocolate? Even better.

They'll need to eat these quickly or else they'll go bad, though. Fortunately for them, there's a fridge in their room which they can put the box in if they aren't going to eat more. ]

...

[ Okay, what's one more strawberry? Opening the box again, she takes out another.

What? It's her birthday! ]

[ Since it's her gift, he's only going to have the one strawberry she'd fed him earlier. But he can't help but laugh when she pauses, only to swiftly go back for one more. This is what he wants her birthday to be like. Happiness. Fond wishes. Once everyone was back together, if he can be blessed with another year with her (he's going to make it happen,) he'll want to try and throw a party for her like she and the girls once surprised him with back on Prismatica. ]

What d'you wanna do for now?

[ Because while he's awake now, he's comfortable enough that he can let Weiss have some more sleep too. They were up late last night... Otherwise, he's perfectly content in washing his face and staying here with her too. Maybe watch a movie for real or just talk. Before he moves to do anything, he waits for his birthday girl. ]

It would be a waste to just stay in bed the whole day, right? So we should probably look around.

[ She does want to look around, too! In fact, that's what she told herself she would do last night! But things happened and she's not exactly as energetic as she should be this morning. ~~Cloud really tuckered her out...~~ ]

Can we rest for about half an hour or so? We'll get moving afterwards.

[ She's going to want to lie down a little longer, then she's going to do some stretches, brush her hair, and get dressed. ]

I like the sound of that. [ A beat. ] You all set with the strawberries? I'll put 'em in the fridge and come right back.

[ Because a half hour could turn into an hour. It's still early, for being the "morning" anyway. ]

I can do it! You can put away the food trays.

[ In fact, she takes the box and is up and on her way to the fridge before Cloud can even say a word! Only so she can steal another piece, throwing away the head in the nearby bin once she's stored the box inside. Another content hum as she sways where she stands. The strawberries are really good!

... no more. She wants to be able to eat some more another time! ~~Please don't judge her, Cloud.~~ ]

[ If it weren't for the request to put away the food trays, he'd have had an adorable view of his girl swaying back and forth while putting the strawberries away. Instead, he takes their trays and stacks them on the countertop for the time being. When housekeeping came later on, they can take those while remaking the beds. Having finished up his end of things, he carefully sneaks up behind Weiss where she sways, wrapping his arms around her and gently pulling her against his chest. His head bows as he looks down to her, warmth spreading through his body as he silently beckons her back to bed for a little laydown.

Or they can just stay like this before their day really begins... ]

Lucky me...

[ Weiss will follow where he leads. This is fine too, though. Being in his arms like this is so comfortable. She looks up at him and smiles as her hands move up to hold onto his wrists. Keep her locked like this. This is where she wants to be. ]

I'm the lucky one here. [ Something something about him stealing her line. The usual. But even though she says that often, she always means it. She considers herself so fortunate to even be here with him, when he could have fallen in love with someone else. She'd professed her devotion to him before, about always wanting to come back to him, but it took some time to do something about him. At that time, she already knew how she felt. Cloud could have left. Grew impatient and tired of how they'd been living... ]

You're here. You love me. [ Her eyes close as she lets out a soft giggle. This is embarrassing to even think about! But... she wants to say it out loud. So Cloud will know what she thinks, how embarrassed he makes her feel because he makes her so happy. ] That's more reason to celebrate today, instead of my birthday.

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