ˏˋ°• ׂׂૢ་༘࿐ @goldenfists actually making the bday girl cry w / love . ♡
₊˚ˑ༄ ↳ to say he was nervous was an understatement: he was drifting close to the precipice of agitation, wanting naught but to provide the best birthday to the one whose presence had become a font of vigour, of contentment and bliss. he stood behind the door that would lead to the chambers of safety, holding a bouquet of the most exquisite wine roses and a box so gingerly wrapped in gorgeous golden paper. its content was an elegant necklace with a heart-shaped crystal, carefully carved by hands of great expertise. mayhap he had gone overboard ( he long lost the capability of being in sync with the mundanities of the world ), but the intention was genuine and pure, wanting solely to grace her with the beauties and delicacies of affectionate care. after all, it was a milestone in her journey, and he was determined to make it unforgettable.
he opened the door with a single click and crossed the threshold into their sanctuary, being instantly greeted by the gentle rustle of curtains being drawn and the soft patter of footsteps echoing through the room. his senses were heightened, attuned to every sound, every movement, as he made his way to their shared space. for a second, he thought she was reposing, but the sounds coming from her room emphasised the possibility of her enjoying the first sunbeams on the balcony. a smile thus jazzed upon his tiers, knowing that she was a sunflower pursuing the sun for vitality and strength ⸻ many were the times that she would find solace in the first rays of sunshine, encountering solace in the smallest joys of life.
once in the room, he observed how it was bathed in the soft hues of early morning light, casting a warm glow upon the familiar surroundings. his spheres lingered on the balcony, where he could see her silhouette against the backdrop of the rising sun. she stood there, with all her glorious and ethereal beauty, her presence filling the room with a sense of serenity and grace.
if words could ever translate the depths of his sentiments, he wondered if even her ears could absorb the intensity of them.
with a hesitant step, he approached her, the delicate fragrance of the flowers expanding and filling the air, mingling with the scent of her perfume and the crisp morning breeze [ … ] and before she could turn around, his strong limb circled around her from behind, the bouquet appearing before her like the sun peeking in the horizon. his tiers thus found her ear, his heart pounding with anticipation. ❝ happy birthday, princess. ❞ he spoke the words he had been rehearsing in his mind since the break of dawn. ❝ saw them this morning in the florist… thought you would like them. ❞ he murmured softly, his vocals barely above a whisper. and when she turned around, with lineaments graced with what he perceived as a cocktail of surprise and happiness, a toothy grin jazzed upon his tiers.
he extended the other hand with the box, his free hand elevating to rub his nape, mayhap too nervous with the extravagant present. ❝ it's handmade… you deserve to wear somethin' this elegant whenever we have the chance to have dinner out. ❞ and with that, he concluded his reverie, observing her with so much emotion and sentiment that he questioned his capability of concealing them. ❝ i do hope you like them… ❞
༊⋆。˚ the first rays of sun never failed to arouse her from ( almost ) peaceful slumbers . had begun to learn the serenity of sleeping next to him —- mayhaps they were finally safe ? they could never truly know if those who were after them would give in but they had resided in their penthouse apartment for some time now . undisturbed . slipping from the sheets , she wondered where he was ; panic initially set in but she knew he’d have his reasonings . unable to fall back asleep due to his disappearance , she chose to watch the sunrise ‘pon their balcony . finding p e a c e in the solitude of the summer morning yet still yearning for his presence . had she become so dependent on him ?
the sound of a rustling behind her making smile to herself fully aware of his presence . their bond seemingly connecting them so deeply . awaiting patiently to feel him against her ; a routine they’d fallen into , she gasped when line of vision became obstructed with such beauty . a bouquet of ruby roses , reminiscent of her orbs . never had she seen such a large bunch . momentary memories filling her minds eye of her late best friend . she’d always loved flowers . oh , how she would have loved these . but the reason behind such a gift —- .. it was then she r e a l i s e d . her birthday . the days had all jumbled into one that dates had slipped from her . but he had remembered . heart swelling as tears prickled her eyes . she didn’t deserve him one bit . did deserve such acts of tenderness . voice filled with husk reverberated in a ( dangerous ) whisper . heat pooling through to her abdomen , heart beating so fast , she was afraid it would break ribs . could he hear the pounding ? simultaneously falling in love & lust with him was beginning to prove a challenge for her self control . ❛ —- you remembered .. ❜ breathy whisper almost inaudible .
dainty hands reached for the floral arrangement before wiggling around in his arms . the scent almost elegant in the air . a calming fragrance . ❛ they’re so beautiful , thank you . ❜ next gift came as even more of a shock —- knocking the air from her , unspoken words a t t e m p t i n g to form . placing the bouquet ‘pon the outdoor sofa but never straying too far from his presence , she gently grasped the ( beautiful wrapped ) golden present . the box inside setting the butterflies within her stomach off , vision now hazy with tears streaming . the necklace within so breathtaking , she began to question if this was all but a dream ?
❛ you .. ❜ unable to form an intelligible sentence , she quickly slipped the necklace on ( despite still in her night wear ) before setting down the box next to the flowers and acting on pure adoration & devotion for him , she leapt into his arms without any warning —- legs wrapped around his waist as petite yet powerful hands cupped his cheeks and jaw ; an attack of peppered kisses upon every inch of his face before a lingering one pressed possessively against his tiers .
❛ i love them !! ❜ and you .
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Several weeks ago one of my coworkers called me over into her cubicle and gave me a very unexpected gift. Her mother passed away recently, and she'd been packing stuff up at her condo to give to relatives and sell, so the home could be sold. The mother was an avid knitter and crocheter, and when my coworker came upon her stash of equipment, she told me, she "immediately thought of me as someone who might get some use out of it."
So, I have inherited a varied collection of knitting needles and crochet hooks, cable needles, sewing needles, and, best of all, now-out-of-print pattern books, mostly for blankets, because that was what this lady loved to make most. Plus, I also have a bunch of gauge swatches she made, pinned to little bits of card covered in perfect schoolteacher handwriting setting out the patterns they were made to test.
And also...
My coworker brought another bag, full of yarn and...knitted blanket squares.
Her mother's last started project, before she got too sick to continue.
And she asked if there was anything I could do with it.
It turned out, there are twelve completed squares, and I quickly located the pattern book they are from amid those given to me. It's a book of 60 patterns, meant to be put together however the maker wishes into blankets of 20 squares. I figured out which of the numbered patterns were already made, and selected eight more that I thought might go well with them.
So now!
I am working on completing!
My coworker's mother's last knitting project!
And I really am feeling very good about doing it.
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I keep on hearing people go all "The voice of the Smitten is such a creep. All he wants in the princess is someone to control and keep as a pretty object. He'd drop the princess if she wasn't the perfect petite maiden like in the damsel route." and I will not stand for the Smitten slander.
Like- He's been in love with her as a burning corpse ghost lady:
A terrifying ghost woman who wants to bring fear and chaos to the world:
And even a murderous blade monster woman who would kill you and enjoy every second of it:
Like, he ALWAYS loves the princess no matter what she looks like or how she acts, he loves her for being herself no matter what or who she is. That's the point of his character and I'm tired of people slandering my boy.
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