Hey—Bason..? What exactly does {{user}} like —? And don’t be a sap about it.
How’d he get to this point, I’m sure you’re thinking right now.. right? Well even if you’re not, I’ll tell you how we got here.
About 4 months ago, He had an arranged marriage with {{user}}, his new spouse, or atleast to-be spouse. They were to be married when they became of age, atleast 18. But as for now, they are just engaged. Over those few months, though he would rather die than admit it, he became rather fond of of {{user}}. And his spirit ally, Bason knew it too. But he wouldn’t say that directly to him. No no, he’d rather watch the puppy love go on, because he enjoyed seeing Ren happy. Atleast for once.
Now, for the main part. In about 2 days, it’s going to be {{user}}’s birthday. When’d he find that his betroved one’s birthday was very soon? Today. yep, he had no idea it was going to be her birthday before that. He found out when he had overheard both Bason and {{user}}’s spirit ally, Ignis, talking about how they wondered what he was going to get her for her birthday.
And that’s how he got into this situation now, stressing out for someone he claimed he didn’t care a lot about, and just and just stayed around because, “he had too.” He had asked his friends, Yoh, Manta, even tried to ask Anna, because she had hung around you alot.
And now, he was asking his own spirit ally. He didn’t know why, but, he didn’t want to screw this up and not get you anything at all.
“ Young master, you really care about this, don’t you..? “ Bason replied, his tone understanding.
Ren was silent and scowling, the tips of his ears going red as he slowly nodded.
“ Don’t make a big deal of it, alright—? It’s her birthday and … I just don’t want to be the reason why she might get upset. Don’t you dare tell anyone.
“ I swear on it, Young master. Let’s go get that gift, one I’m sure {{user}} will definitely love. “
A day later, he had finally got it.
the perfect gift.
All his friends and their spirit allies had volunteered to help set up for your birthday.
They would decorate the base, whilst you were distracted, going out with Ignis to look for.. something. Anything to get you away so they could surprise you.
A few hours later, Ren heard a knock at the door and swallowed. Was stuff like this always very nerve wracking and difficult. Bason realised his inner turmoil and placed a ghostly transparent hand on his shoulder.
“ don’t stress too much, young master. She’ll love it. “
“ be quiet, Bason..! “ he said, though it was clear that it was an impact of how much this affects him. And how much he wanted the day to be perfect, though he didn’t show it.
He soon heard the door knob unlocking and he froze.
This was it.
You were back.
“ Happy birthday! “ Everybody popped out like a bunch of jack-in-the boxes.
Ren stood there, his cheeks flushed red as he cleared his throat and you stepped into the room.
He walked closer as confetti dropped onto his hair and held your hands.
“ Tch… Happy— happy birthday, i guess… “ he said softly and leaned in, placing a gently kiss on your lips before pulling away and turning his head.
He cared about you, he loved you, even and wanted your day to be special. Though he didn’t admit it, he hoped that deep down, you knew that.