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Love, Rosie
Book: Open Heart
Characters involved: Maxine Moore (F!OC), Luna Auclair (F!OC), Bryce Lahela (M!MC), Amara Moore (F!OC), Caelum Moore (M!OC), Keiki Lahela (F!MC), Adam Sinclair (M!OC), Grace Auclair (F!OC), Evie Auclair (F!OC), Soraya Auclair (F!OC), Sky Auclair (M!OC)
Type of story: Social Media Edits
Rating: General. One curse word, but that’s it.
Summary: It’s February 14th, Maxine‘s Birthday. So all her family & friends share some love on her (not) beloved day. Valentine‘s Day.
Rosé all Day
Characters involved: Luna Auclair (F!OC), Keiki Lahela (F!MC), Evie Auclair (F!OC), Soraya Auclair (F!OC), Meilani Leahi (F!OC) and Bryce Lahela (M!MC)
Summary: It’s Maxines birthday on February 14th, but Luna knows that Maxine doesn’t like Valentine‘s day. So she and the girls spend some quality time together. Drinking eating, and playing some games.
Words: 3,600+
Rating: General. A few innuendos but nothing too bad.
A/N: I’m participating in the Valentine’s Day celebration by @choicesficwriterscreations 💓
Side note: Thanks to @annieruok94 for proof reading 💚
I’m getting ready to host a night of games and drinks. Sadly non-alcoholic for me. Yeah, the story of my life. At least for the next remaining month.
Tonight’s Maxis birthday. Yes,my best friend‘s birthday is on February 14th. On valentine‘s day. She doesn’t like Valentine’s Day so we’ll have a quiet night in with the girls. I did make her something. Even though she said no birthday gifts.
I stare at the rectangle gift I wrapped up earlier. All in pink. With a glittery satin bow on top.
I grin to myself as I hear the doorbell ring and put down the basket of freshly baked pizza bites and garlic bread I made earlier.
I open the door. And see it’s Maxi in leather shorts and a burgundy shirt, topped with scuffed up red Dr. Martens.
Some of her colorful tattoos peeking out. She’s holding a bottle of rosé in her right hand and a box of fruit for me in her left one.
”The woman of my dreams brings me a fruit bowl. Thank you milady.“
”Seriously? Another Bridgerton reference?“
I grin at her.
”It’s a great show. Even Adam likes it. Maybe on your third date, you can subtly suggest tuning into Bridgerton?“
Maxine just snorts.
”Yeah sure. I’ll suggest it, but no promises sugarplum.“
I sigh and hold the fruit bowl close to my chest. Ever since I got pregnant, I’ve been craving fruit. It’s insane. One night I had Bryce run out in boxer shorts to buy some watermelon and bananas. He was like here you go and went back to sleep. I grin at that memory.
I smile at Maxi.
”You’re a godsend you know that?“ I say and together we walk toward the kitchen. Me at a slower pace than Maxi.
”So who’s coming tonight?“ she asks and hops on the counter stealing a grape from the charcuterie board.
I slap her hand.
”No trying the goods. Those are for later,“ I say laughing.
She grins like the Cheshire cat and takes another one.
”To answer your question. Soraya, Evie, Meilani, Keiki and I. I asked Aubrey too. But she has a surgery so she can’t make it. Keiki will join us later,“ I say grinning.
Maxi catches on.
”Does she have a new guy in her life?“ Maxi hops off the counter and goes to the fridge to get herself a bottle of mint water.
I shrug.
”I have no idea. If she does? Then she’s keeping it to herself. I think she’s still hurt after Dylan broke things off over a text on her prom night. Sure Bryce took her and they had a great time. But I think she’s just careful,“ I say, pouring the rosé into glasses and assembling them on the counter one by one.
Maxi nods.
”Yeah that was a dick move. Seriously. I don’t get it. But hey Keiki is an amazing girl. Who’s in her second in college, to become a vet. And she’s going to find an amazing guy I’m sure,“ she says.
I glance at Maxi and then get the gift and put it behind my back.
She eyes me with suspicion.
”What? I swear to god if that’s a present behind your back…“
I wiggle my eyebrows.
”You’re going to what? I’m pregnant you can’t do jack shit.“
Maxine almost chokes on her bubbly drink.
”Why do you keep insisting on giving me presents sugarplum?“ Maxine asks me, her tone gone softer.
I shrug and reveal the pink glittery wrapped present behind my back.
”Because I love you and I wanted to give you something. It’s nothing big I promise.“
I give her the gift and she puts her mint water to the side.
She stares at the pink wrapping paper and then tears the wrapping to reveal a photo album I made.
She looks up at me. At a complete loss for words.
”Oh Lu.“ She asks and opens the photo album and goes through all the pages.
It starts with a quote
”There are many people to be close to. But no one is like you. That’s why I love you.“
She smiles and turns the page.
It’s pictures from all the years we’ve been friends. From bubble baths together, complete with champagne and chocolates. To us eating pizza and malasadas. Acting like complete dorks.
When she doesn’t say anything and just keeps turning the pages of the photo album I get a little nervous.
”I looked everywhere for the perfect present, so when I came short I just printed out all the photos we’ve ever taken together and put them together in an album.“
I nervously play with my engagement ring.
She looks up, puts the photo album aside and gives me a hug, careful not to crush me since I’m 8 months pregnant.
When we break apart she looks at me. Her eyes radiating joy and happiness.
”I’m so glad we’re friends. You have no idea. And this gift you made me? It’s so special, it’s the most beautiful gift I’ve ever gotten.“
She picks up the photo album again and points to a page with a hand painted sunset at Waikiki beach, where we sit side by side with our backs to the camera.
”You hand painted this. That‘s incredible. The time you took to make this. I said no presents but boy am I glad you still gave me one. Damn I love you sugarplum.“
”Love you too Maxi.“
We hug again and smile at each other. I’m happy I could make Maxi happy on her birthday.
We talk amongst each other when I hear the doorbell ring again.
Maxi waves me off before I can get it.
”I got it. You just finish whatever that is,“ she motions to me.
I’m making the fruit into star-shaped little snacks. So what? It looks cute.
Ever eaten a piece of mango or watermelon that looks like a star or a heart? Adorable.
When Maxi comes back I see Evie in a green spaghetti strapped dress.
Soraya in ripped jeans and a shirt, followed by Meilani who looks super cute in a flower print dress.
Meilani is also my Ob-gyn, she works together with Bryce and Aubrey at the Kuakini Medical Center here in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Both Soraya and Meilani are holding hands and stealing looks when they think no one is looking. So cute.
I smile at everyone.
”Hi guys. I’m so glad you could all make it tonight,“ I say and hug everyone.
”Sor I gotta say you’re perfume is quite strong. But you look very pretty,“ I say.
Sor groans.
”You know I changed my perfume twice because you said it’s too strong. I’m not changing this one,“ she says grinning.
”That’s okay. I think this one is less strong than the other two,“ I say and everyone gets seated around the table in the kitchen.
”Thank god for small miracles,“ Soraya grins at me.
Evie who’s holding a pink box in her hands gestures to Maxi who’s standing next to her and groans.
Everyone smiles.
Soraya and Meilani come closer too.
”You didn’t think we’d forget your birthday did you? You’re family. So we’re going to celebrate whether you like it or not.“ Evie grins.
I get out plates for everyone in the kitchen.
Maxi smiles reluctantly and opens the box.
Inside is a round cake. The cake is adorned with pink, purple and yellow edible flowers and topped with white frosting. And the cake says ”Happy Birthday Maxine.“
Maxi looks up and she’s close to tears I can tell.
”Aunt Grace made the cake. We just put it in a box.“ Evie says and winks at me. I grin. My mom sure knows how to make a good cake.
Meilani gets out matches and birthday candles.
She and Soraya put them on the cake and light the candles.
”Make a wish babe.“
I say and Maxi holds her hair to the side so it doesn’t catch on fire. She closes her eyes and blows out her candles in one go.
We all cheer and give her hugs and kisses.
”Thank you. You really know how to make a girl feel special on her birthday. Which happens to be on February 14th.“
We all grin and take out some bubbly and cake, and some snacks from the charcuterie board I made, and move to the living room.
I love the charcuterie board I assembled. I have to say I’m pretty proud of all the cheeses, fruits, and crackers. It looks like, dare I say it, a piece of art? I chuckle.
Comfortable is all I really need these days. Sitting down on the couch? Yes please! Carrying twins is a lot more straining than I thought, but I wouldn’t trade it in for anything in the world.
The others find a comfortable sitting position too. Keiki and Maxi were on one end of the couch, and Evie joined me. Soraya and Meilani sit together.
I look at my friends and family and am so happy we‘re all here together.
”I’m really glad we got to get together,“ Evi says while taking a sip of rosé and a bite of cheese.
”So any juicy stories? What have I missed?“ I ask around.
Maxi splutters her drink on herself.
”What your sex life not entertaining enough?“ Maxi asks.
”Oh it is. The other day we tried…“ I say and hear the door slam as Keiki walks inside just to catch the last sentence of our conversation.
”Can we please not talk about your sex life? Please. I’m already spending way too much time at my friend's Lexi’s house. Aubrey said it’s as if I’m living at their place. So please no sex stories,“ she says and joins us.
Keiki grabs a ball of cheese and a glass of rosé and moves to Maxi to give her hug.
”Happy Birthday Maxi.“ She says and Maxi hugs her back.
”Thanks Keiki.“
I smile at Keiki out of the corner of my eye.
”Yeah. What’s up with that? Anything you want to share Keiks?“ I ask innocently.
”Bryce warned me about that look,“ Keiki says.
I grin.
”What look? I’m just asking. About your not-boyfriend?“ I say grinning and sipping on my hibiscus lemonade.
”I…went on a date. But it was just one date. Please don’t make a big thing out of it,“ Keiki says and looks at all of us.
”We’d never do anything that’ll make you feel weird,“ Meilani says and the others nod.
”Mei is right. You’ll tell us when you’re ready. And when you do? We’ll all want to meet him. And I can’t wait to ask him all the questions,“ I say.
Keiki sighs.
”No! You and my brother will turn it into the Spanish inquisition,“ she says.
I laugh.
”We’ll be nice. Maybe,“ I add.
”Just stop it, Mooney,“ Evie interjects while munching on a star fruit.
We sit and laugh for a while. Enjoy the food, drinks and company.
”How about never have I ever,“ Maxi suddenly suggests and I grin at her.
We played that on Christmas two years ago and I got so drunk. I even asked my cactus if it was taken. Bryce recorded the whole thing. He still laughs about it. He said my flirting was cute.
”I’m not playing, never have I ever. I always lose clothes in the process,“ I say remembering the times B and I played.
”That’s not how you play,“ Sor says after taking a sip from her drink.
”It’s the dirty edition,“ I explain.
Keiki groans.
”Can I be excused for the rest of the evening? I do not want to hear about you and my big brother making out all the time. And FYI you’re not as quiet as you think at night,“ she asks and the others laugh.
I flush red.
”Oops. I’m sorry,“ I say. Maybe B and I should buy a soundproof door? Hmm. Maybe we can talk about that next time.
Maxi sighs.
”I need tequila shots for this,“ she says.
Soraya clinks her glass to Maxis.
”Yes. Please,“ she replies.
Evie chuckles.
”I think it’s nice,“ Evie says a longing in her voice.
I look at her. And she sighs lost in her thoughts.
”You okay Evie?“ I put my arm around her shoulders.
”Peachy. No, I’m not. I feel lonely and sad,“ she says but her voice sounds sad.
Soraya nods knowingly.
”I knew something was wrong. So what’s going on?“ she asks her sister.
Evie sighs, picking at invisible lint on her dress.
”Everyone got someone and I don’t. You know I love the job we have Sor. But seeing all these couples get married and start a family, it makes me want to have that too. Guess I’m unlucky when it comes to love,“ she says and sighs.
That gets me thinking.
”You’re not unlucky you just haven’t met the right guy, but you will. Any guy would be lucky to have you in his life. Don’t get discouraged.“ I say and she smiles quietly.
I grin suddenly when I remember my conversation with Aubrey from a few weeks ago. She said her brother starts his new job at the University of Hawaii. His name is Emry. Maybe he and Evie would be a good fit. We’ve talked a couple of times, and he’s extremely nice and has a great sense of humor. Someone who’d be perfect for my cousin Evie.
”I think I might have someone in mind,“ I said, munching on a piece of mango.
Everyone looks at me.
Maxi grins.
”How did you find him? Did you set up a tinder profile for Evie?“ she asks.
I stick out my tongue at Maxi and she blows me a kiss.
”I didn’t. He teaches at the University of Hawaii,“ I say.
Maxi raises her eyebrows.
”Really? What does he teach math?“ she chuckles.
I shrug.
”As a matter of fact he does,“ I say.
”Tell us more about him,“ Meilani chimes in.
”His name is Emry. He’s Aubrey’s brother. As I said he’s a professor at the University of Hawaii. He teaches math and molecular biology. He’s extremely nice and polite. Also, he’s very hot,“ I wink at Evie.
”Why don’t you use your old tinder profile, Eves?“ Soraya says.
”That’s a great idea,“ I say snatching Evie’s phone from the table before she has a chance to take it.
”Lunes don’t,“ Evie says.
I smile at her.
”Oh come on he’s hot and single. Give it a try maybe you’ll get lucky and it’ll be a match,“ I say.
Evie looks unconvinced.
”I don’t know looney,“ she says.
”Come on. Let’s just try. We could even go on a double date. Bryce and I will be there for moral support,“ I said nudging her.
Evie relents.
”He better be cute,“ she says.
”He’s very handsome,“ I say.
I unlock her phone.
”How did you know my password?“ Evie asks.
I bite my lip.
”I…uh…remember it from that last time you asked me to reply to a text because you were getting your nails done,“ I say and add.
”I’ve never looked through your phone pinky promise,“ I say and Evie nods.
We try and see if she can match with Emry.
Suddenly I see his pic and swipe. Crossing my fingers it’ll be a match.
The sound of a match makes me grin and let out a whoop and shimmy on the couch a bit.
”What happened? Did they match? Let me see,“ Keiki peeks over my shoulder.
I show her Evie’s phone.
”Woah Evie he’s so good-looking. I know since Lexi, Aubrey’s sister told me about her brother but I’ve never seen a pic of him. And that guys a professor? Suddenly I’m very interested in molecular biology. Maybe I could take a class?“ Keiki says thinking out loud and we all laugh.
Soraya clears her throat and we all look at her.
When I see Sor grin like the Cheshire cat, I know she’s up to something.
”What?“ I ask cautiously.
”One word. Jenga.“
I groan and Evie breaks out in laughter.
She and Sor high five. While everyone looks at us as if we’ve gone mad.
”Anyone want to clue us in?“ Maxi asks.
Evie is still laughing together with Sor. So I answer.
”When we were seniors in high school, we got bored during the winter holidays. We wanted to play board games but all the board games we had sounded boring, so we invented our own Jenga styled game. By drawing and painting things like truth or dare, take a shot or worst date versus best date on the Jenga pieces. Ever since then we always play it together when we get the time,“ I explain to the others.
Sor gets her bag and puts out all the pieces on the floor and nods at us.
”I can’t believe you still have it and that you brought it with you tonight.“ I shake my head grinning.
Sor grins.
”Come on, let's play.“ She says and we all agree.
So we all build the Jenga tower together and then Soraya turns to me.
”Hosts honor.“ Evie points to me to pick the first Jenga piece. I sigh and take the one in the right corner.
I turn the Jenga piece so that all can see what I’ve got.
It says ”2 truths and 1 lie“.
They all look at me expectantly.
I breathe out and try to come up with two truths and one lie.
”I have three tattoos. I used to work as a nude model during college sometimes and I did body shots at a party once. What is the truth and what is the lie?“
They look at me as if they’re seeing me for the very first time.
Keiki eyes me from left to right.
”Okay the second one has to be a lie.“
I shrug. No emotion betraying my face.
”I’d say the first one is a lie.“ Maxi says grinning.
When I start smiling they grin and know that the first one was a lie.
Keiki leans forward.
”Wait, didn't you say you bartendered during college?“
I smile at Keiki.
”I mean I did bartender throughout college.“
Maxi grins at me.
”Is that where you did body shots?“
I grin. ”I did.“
Then I get serious for a moment.
”But from time to time I stood in as a model. Nothing to r-rated. I could reveal as much as I liked. Because let’s be honest, scholarships don’t cover everything. So bartending and posing as a model paid the bills too.“
They all nod and then I nod in Maxis direction.
”Maxerella it’s your turn.“
She sticks out her tongue at my poor attempt at a nickname.
Maxi takes one from the top.
It says. ”Dance like a Ballerina.“
She groans.
”Uhhh. I like it. You can relive your glory days.“
She rolls my eyes at me.
”Let’s see a pirouette babe.“
”As milady wishes.“
”Ha! Bridgerton reference.“
I point my finger in Maxis direction and grin. Everyone just laughs. I get my phone ready to record this moment for eternity. Seeing Maxine dance ballet is a precious and rare moment, so I want to remember it.
Maxi gets her shoes off and makes a pirouette for all of us. When she’s down she bows slightly.
”Your mom would be so proud of you.“
Maxi laughs.
”Yeah I know. She says I still got what it takes to be a ballerina.“
We all grin and drink.
Meilani pulls out a Jenga piece and she gets ”sit on lap“.
Meilani looks at Soraya and Soraya grins.
”Have you popped the question yet?“ I ask and Soraya throws a raspberry at me, it lands on my face making me laugh. I pick it up and eat it.
Soraya blushes furiously, while Meilani grins.
”Luna!“
I shrug.
”What? Luna loves love.“
Keiki sighs.
”You’ve got to stop speaking in third person like Terry from Brooklyn 99.“
I smile and lean into Evie who sits next to me.
”Terry is great.“ I say not ashamed to love Terry, who’s amazing by the way.
We keep playing until late into the night.
As the night is dwindling down I start yawning and almost fall asleep on the couch nestled into the cushions.
”I think it’s time we wrap this party up. Because it looks like sugarplum is getting tired,“ Maxi says and stands up and covers me with my favorite green blanket.
I sigh, eyes closed.
”Sorry guys. But I’m just more tired than I would normally be,“ I say almost half asleep.
Meilani chuckles.
”You’re 8 months pregnant with twins. It’s normal to be tired,“ she says and I smile.
I fall asleep to the sound of the others cleaning up and putting the dirty dishes into the dishwasher.
The next thing I know is being carried upstairs.
I open my eyes and see a tired but grinning Bryce carrying me to our bedroom.
”I fell asleep didn’t I?“ I ask nuzzling closer.
I sense him chuckle.
”Yeah you looked like a baby pygmy goat,“ he says and lays me down on our bed.
”I love pygmy goats. I’d name her Daisy. B can I have a goat?“ I ask into my pillow.
He covers me with his body and turns on my nightlight illuminating the whole room in shades of blue. The night sky is literally in our room. So pretty.
”Sure I’ll get you a pygmy goat. We’ll let her run around the house. Chewing on everything. Sounds great,“ he says kissing me on my shoulderblade.
Too tired to comment on his sarcasm.
So I just smile and count small itty-bitty pygmy goats.
I do
Book: Open Heart
Characters involved: Ethan Ramsey, Hayley Valentine, Bryce Lahela, Luna Auclair, Maxine Moore, Soraya Auclair, Evie Auclair, Skylar Auclair, Siena Trinh, Elijah Green, Jackie Varma and Kiera Santos
Summary: Bryce and Luna were invited to Ethan and Hayley‘s wedding.
Words: 5,000+
Rating: Fluff
Side note: All characters belong to Pixelberry, except my OC‘s that I created.
Music inspo can be found here.
Sunshine ☀️
Book: Open Heart
Characters involved: Luna Auclair, Bryce Lahela, Keiki Lahela, Maxine Moore, Grace Auclair, Skylar Auclair, Soraya Auclair, Evie Auclair
Author‘s note: This is a little edit for the birthday of Lunas dad on May, 15th. I got inspired by the prompt family for day 15 for @choicesmonthlychallenge
Side note: All characters belong to Pixelberry. Except for the OC‘s I’ve created ☺️
Shamrock kisses 🍀
Social Media Post
Book: Open Heart
Characters involved: Bryce Lahela, Luna Auclair, Maxine Moore, Keiki Lahela and Hayley Valentine
Side note: All characters belong to Pixelberry I’m merely borrowing them for the sake of this story. Maxine and Luna are creations of my own.
Summary: It’s Saint Patrick’s Day and the group‘s celebrating 🥳
Happy St. Patrick’s day ☘️
Bittersweet Symphony
Book: Set in the Open Heart world
Pairings: Maxine Moore (F!OC) x Adam Sinclair (M!OC)
Rating: Fluff
Words: 6,000+
Summary: Maxine’s & Adams relationship goes a step further. Will they become official? Or will it take them more time? Read to find out.
In case you missed the first part or you want to catch up on Cinnamon Sugar (I put the link in for you).
A/N: Thank you to @annieruok94 for proofreading and supporting me with this story 💚
