somehow, ash felt an inkling that he should give her something today. a tug at the chest like he'd be crucified if he didn't. in his grasp it's balanced carefully in one hand, the cupcake topped with a imperfect swirl of cream-colored frosting, smooth and fluffy like whipped clouds. colorful sprinkles dotted around the dessert, adding bright specks of hot pink, periwinkle blue, and yellow. " was able t'sneak one'a these baby's from a company get-together. uhhh.. not as well made as the rest, but- " he probably shouldn't have admitted that, but when has he ever let his brain catch up with his mouth? almost never. " ...i hope you like vanilla?" there's no 'happy birthday' because he doesn't actually know, only that he certainly was one lucky guy. not counting hoping to watch her eat it. yeeeooow.
Lips widen at the corners, ear to ear in a soft grin. Holly never told him about her birthday, hadn't wanted him to make a big deal about it- or at least treat her any differently. It was never really her thing, for some reason. Perhaps some repressed childhood trauma she couldn't quite put her finger on. But oh did she feel special.
Fingers take the cupcake, eyes squinting at it. Well it certainly looked good even if it was a little lopsided. But it has her favorite sprinkles on it !! The multicolored Jimmies she could eat by the damn handful, had she no self control. She might just go for it one of these days.
" Oh it tastes just the same as the rest. " A hand delicately cups it, the other reaching up behind Ash's neck to pull him in, a kiss planted gently atop lips. She lingers a moment even if lips retract. A thumb gently grazes against stubbled jaw. The look behind those eyes is adoration.