A tap on the shoulder, accompanied by a minor shift in his footing, to the 'birthday boy' was given. Visage as nonchalant as ever whilst hooded eyes flicker down briefly to eye the small puppy in hand. He was sure that Ryo had mentioned, at some point or another, he wanted a puppy- or some kind of animal right? In the end if it didn't work out, he could always give his grandma the dog & give Ryo something extra special in the night (he was going to anyways). "Hey, happy birthday shithead." - Iza
IT OCCURS TO HIM THAT EVENTUALLY, as with most parents, the interest in his birthday withers, but the disappointment in that fact was GRACIOUSLY overwhelming. he couldn't have expected a text, not when both guardians were so busy working to pay off his tuition, as they frequently liked to put it, && yet, ryouta can't restrain his desire to forget what day exactly it is. he lays in bed, sheets pooled around him, && debates trying to get a shift for the day ---- at least while working, the distractions would be there. he hears the shuffling of izanagi's footsteps before he registers he's there, && he doesn't MOVE until he feels the light tap on his shoulder. " what is it, iza-chan ? " he wants to stay where he is, but he knows being DIFFICULT isn't something his partner deals with easily, so he rolls over, looking up at him, && then down at the animal that rests so calmly in his arm. he's blank for a few moments, && upon watching his eyes, it's possible to detect the EXACT moment 'happy birthday' && the presence of the puppy c l i c k in his head ('shithead' notwithstanding). he shoots up from his prior position (a rather pathetic fetal pose), jaw hanging agape with shock. " ----how did you...when did you---- izanagi ! " he clenches his fists, cheeks puffing out in a pout as he gently strokes the dog's head, reveling in the softness && the way it seemed to so thoroughly enjoy the contact. " you didn't have to... " but he's GRATEFUL. there's no other way of putting it. he can't hold back the smile that breaks his numb expression, the smile that reaches his eyes as he stands && cups izanagi's face in his palms, the smile that connects with his boyfriend's lips in a loving gesture of gratitude. " you're really something, you know that ? "
