It was Guanghong’s first birthday in Japan, this was huge, or… at least to Minami it was, Minami figured every birthday of his was massive though, it was the day he was born, the day Guanghong graced the world with his beautiful presence! Celebrations would be made if Minami had his way.
But he knew Guanghong liked subtle. Having big grand gestures of love was fun yes, and right up Minami’s alley way, but it wasn’t quite Guanghong’s style, he liked them occasionally but from what Minami had experienced, often it was just a smidge too much. He dialled it down this time. This time instead of a restaurant, Minami picked their own little dining room, instead of a big batch of presents, Minami settled for two, one sat on the couch that’d greet him upon his return home from practice and the other nestled in a box atop the table where he’d set Guanghong’s place setting for dinner.
Baozi and Mocha had been taken to his parents’ home for the evening to be recovered in the morning, since as lovely as they both were, Mocha had a tendency to lurk just out of sight until you’re really not expecting to see her then boom there she is, and Baozi just wanted to play at all times but he was still just a puppy, a very large puppy but still just a puppy it could barely be helped even with the obedience training they diligently took him to once a week.
He’d been in constant back and forth with Guanghong’s aunt and uncle for the past month, diligently working with them to learn how to make a few of Guanghong’s favourite foods from home so he had a few options to play with, they’d been… hesitant to share the recipes with him of course, given these were family recipes, but… they’d given in eventually, Minami called it a win, they’d all but given him the acceptance into the family with that one.
Hell yeah.
This wasn’t some big thing, he’d not blown a ridiculous amount of money renting out an entire restaurant for the night which was his first thought, big and bold was his usual go to, subtle and romantic was the endgame. He’d taken the first idea of dinner but… made it subtle… intimate, complete with strawberry scented candles and a bottle of wine.
Now with a quiet furbabyless home, alight with candle light from the candles littered around creating such a warm, cosy atmosphere… Minami waited for Guanghong to come home from practice, he’d timed it perfectly, dinner wouldn’t be ready for an hour or so, so… he’d set up a second part to this little dinner, something to keep Guanghong busy while he set the rest up.
A bath, simple… perfect after practice to really get the kinks and knots out of his muscles after a long work out, filled with his bath salts and topped with extra bubbles because they were both still 5-year-olds at heart and loved a good bubble beard, warm and inviting all Guanghong had to do was show up on time because Minami intended to fully whisk him off his feet the moment he did.
