#if it's your birthday...send me an ask

[kimtaegis]

JIN HUGS JIN HUGS! for @jinstronaut ♡

cr. namuspromised, dwellingsouls, 0613data

[bunnyboy-juice]

im ngl i think my favorite headspace to be in is "want to be annoying"

[crzyimp]

Wander and Monkey: Dragon Boat Festival

Prompt: The duo at the dragon boat festival making Zongzi and Monkey(Wukong) missing his family

Warning: Angst, but with comfort

Author's Note: A day late, but this is for my friend @sparrow-in-boots request and birthday gift! Feel free to send an ask or prompt if you liked my story. Inbox is open!

How on earth in all their centuries of living did they end up here, here making sticky rice balls, what's the word again? Zongzi, that was the name, wrapped in bamboo leaves to eat later or to toss it into the river. Wander didn't want to linger in the village during what seems to be a festival just around the corner, honoring a beloved poet or worshiping gods and dragons alike; several scents overwhelmed their nose as children and women walked by with silk sachets or the wormwood and calamus. Something about the smell irritated them and the last time they asked someone, they got strange looks and the logic behind it all was to ward away evil spirits. Their eyes drift over to Monkey, too absorbed in noticing he's being watched.

Their once tattered clothes and furs were finally replaced after enough complaints from Monkey about ‘scaring the locals more than him’ or ‘You look more beastly than man’; now most of their wardrobe matched the locals, all but their furry cloak and their walking staff. Over the long journey since they left home, there are still some things they can't let go, at least a keepsake of their homeland; how they long to return, but know deep in their hearts they can't. Wander shift their thoughts at how they got into this mess, well the one Monkey dragged them in.

Monkey, the same stubborn fool, asked Wander to stay and observe the upcoming festival. When he heard a quick and harsh no, all hell broke loose; the tiny bastard kept pulling and yanking their hair back to the village, the colorful words he used (certainly picked that up from Wander), to biting and kicking, normally the harassment or abuse they can easily ignored or brush off, but it had more power and gruffness that Monkey never had before. Wander soon relented and agreed to stay longer, just to get him to stop, their eyes still linger on him.

“Hey Monkey, why did you want to observe this festival so badly? It's not like we never encountered this before.” Wander’s ears twitch as the melodious hum, Monkey still focus on his zongzi. They continue as they shift back to their own zongzi, “Didn't we see this five years ago? Weren't the people there worshiping a god or a dragon? I recall seeing those folks on decorated boats.” They laughed at the memory, “And I happened to remember you jumping on one boat with a family close to the river's edge.” Monkey stopped, his eyes locked on the zongzi and the edge of his lips tugs downwards. “Oh, didn't they offer to invite us for dinner after we cleared the air? That's right,...” They nod to themselves in thought, “...the entire family was visiting as a reunion, it was certainly a sight to see; some seeing each other for the first time in years, or bringing new additions to the family like a spouse or a child. Must be nice for everyone to see each other again.”

whamp!

Their body jerks and the table shook, Monkey stared long and hard at his smashed zongzi splattered on the wooden table with some of the rice sticking on his callous hands. “Monkey's going to get more rice.” he said abruptly with an unrecognizable tone, Wander didn't had the chance to object that the two still had a full bowl of rice left when he marched off. Their eyes watched him head towards the direction of their camp; most people refused to lodge them due to the duo’s appearance, but neither of them minded as they were both at home beneath the stars. Still though, it concerns them that Monkey left like that, but it's also clear as day to them that he needs time to be alone. So they give him time to himself and wait for his return.

They waited for nearly two hours before their stomach twisted itself into a knot and a frown on their lips. Rolled up sleeves, sticky hands stained with fruits and nuts, and a completed batch of zongzi for the intended goal later on. And yet, Monkey hasn't arrived back with a better mood or a smile; instead Wander stands alone with knitted brows, hastily grabbing everything and marching back to camp. Normally he's back in ten minutes, thirty at most, but it's rare, too rare, that he's gone for this long.

Wander pays no mind when people move to the other side of the road or the whispered stares as they briskly walk past. Walk past the village’ outskirt and into the trees, close to the river, but just a little over at the edge of its rocky banks, and finally next to a fallen tree is where camp was set up. Their eyes wide at the sight of the only bedroll thrown half-hazardly over the ashy firepit and supplies scattered everywhere with Monkey's back towards them.

“Monkey!” everything falling from their hands, their vision blur, and the sudden burning friction on their knees as they rush to his side. Ignoring the mess, the potential culprit, the future clean up, the only thing that concerns them was their beloved friend. Their hands on him as fingers touch and feel for anything out of place, his body slumps into Wander's body before he climbs into their lap.

“Wander” his voice quiet and soft, small hands clasp tightly against their robes as Monkey buries his face and body into their chest. “I…I miss'em, I miss my family…” His body shakes and his tail curls in. The reason for his departure earlier. “I miss them so much and yet I can't remember what they sound like or their faces. It's been fifteen years and I'm scare Wander, I'm scared I'm going to die alone!”

Arms, arms bigger and stronger than his encase him, a hand nudges him to the sound of a beating heart and the other gently grooming him as he sobs. He feels his friend, his sole companion in his lonely journey, press their lips on the crown of his head, and in a warm whisper: “You have me.”

His arms, his gangly and hairy arms clasp behind their back, embracing them tightly and takes a deep breath. Taking in the comforting scent, their scent, a scent that reminisce of home and happy times. “Thank you, my beloved friend. Thank you.”

[ashipiko]

“Miss Ashi, do you have some time to spare?”

The distant voice of a fellow prefect called her name and a smile.

“...I wanted to drop by and wish you a happy birthday as well as giving you my gift as well. But given you are probably loaded with lots of gifts today, you may not be able to carry them all by yourself... I can offer to help you if you want to!”

She took a pair of boxes out of the bag she was carrying and handed them to her. And inside of the boxes were...

...A pair of keychains!

“I have to admit... I couldn’t pick one of them, so I bought both! Especially since I had to go to Mr. Sam’s shop with Ace to pick them and he kept distracting me... I assume he has something to buy you too, but didn’t tell me.”

She giggled to herself and hugged her before spotting Grim in the crowd who tried to sneak some tuna in the food.

“Again, happy birthday.. Ashi. May you have lots of good times like this in the future...”

Then she immediately went to the cat monster’s direction to grab him with her hair.

“Get back here, you little troublemaker!” “Fnyaah!?”

And a wild chase started and finished in one second with him getting wrapped in her hair. Before he could open his mouth, she headed to the kitchen to grab him some tuna.

Guess that was one way to interact...

Side note, you actually inspire to me to share my own interests with others! Have a very good birthday 🥺

ASHI’S BIRTHDAY CAMPAIGN! 🌺

“RenRen, you’re so uber sweet…! You got my vibe right on the nose! How’d you know~” Ashi chimed, gleefully examining her gifts, “This other one reminds me of a certain someone, too. Hm~ The color red doesn’t look the same to me anymore, hehe.”

“You said Acey went with you, huh? I’ll have to ask him about that later! I’ll tease him as payback for distracting you, DW. Oh, and—“ Suddenly, the sounds of rumbles and tumbles could be heard, causing Renée to dash after the animal. With an amused sigh, Ashi waved a goodbye before they ran out of right. They’ll catch up another time, she’s sure.

[yuriyuruandyuraart]

Teehee

HELLO?? omfg ZJHSSSSSSSSSGJWHATWHAT<33333333

[specialmouse]

You know .

[singedbutter]

It’s my girls birthday today! We’re gonna go get butt tattoos 🍑🌿🍰 @raisingaudisgoddesses

Send a gift for her and I’ll make sure you get to see the finished product ☺️

[jovenshires]

My dearest, darlingest Katie 🩷

First of all, I want to wish you a very happy birthday! 🥳I sincerely hope that you get to enjoy your day as stress- and cold-free as possible! 💚 And in general wish you many, many wonderful and pleasant days to come! 🫶

Now since you provide so well for us with your wonderful fanfics <3 I wanted to make sure that you got something as well, and therefore made you a little (emphasis on little) present!

And while I love your recent works so, so much! (and hope you know that through my comments 😹💕). I wanted to go back to the fanfic that made me fall in love with your writing in the first place! “The right side of my neck (still smells like you)” will always have a very special place in my heart, as one of the first fics to have read more than like 15+ times by now!  You have such a great skill for writing truly comfortable intimacy and so much more, ofc!

Hope you’ll like this <3 and take good care of yourself! 🤗💜

Love you literally so much!

Stella 🩵

STELLAAAAAA omg this means. SO MUCH to me you have no idea!!!! i love you, i am so glad we met through this lil community and became friends, this is gonna send me absolutely spiraling from now until forever. i ADORE you ty so so so much <3333333333

[emilythedog661-tf2]

how old are you

I'm 27 years old with my birthday being on the 23rd of June, i feel old 👵

[spockoholic]

weird birthday vibes this year, wonder if my brother is gonna text me back (we are twins) or if he’s just gonna ghost me again this year

poll????

[meownotgood]

MAGS UR SUPPOSED TO TELL US IN ADVANCE SO WE CAN PREPARE FOR IMPORTANT EVENTS LIKE THE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY WIFEYYY! Words cannot thoroughly express how much I love ur work. I’ve actually had a rough past few years and I was really going through it when I first found your blog. Your work took me to a world where there was comfort, ease, and love. I was inspired by many of your works to confront difficult aspects of my life and prepare myself to accept love in a vulnerable and meaningful way. I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving me this safe space and place of comfort. You are far more appreciated than you know. ❤️‍🔥

don't make me tear up... I appreciate that so much, I'm so glad you could enjoy my writing and my blog like that, when I hear that it just pushes me to want to write even more... thank you so very much 💗

[itsahotminuteinbetween]

pfft-

[blujayonthewing]

I realized a little while ago that, thinking over my whole life, I don't think I've ever been the person to ask someone else if they want to hang out with me. Like... ever...? I've been to people's houses and they've been to mine, I've met up with people out and about, but the closest I've come to initiating those conversations has always been, like, putting an open call on facebook. And now I'm over thirty and the idea of even trying-- even with, like, my mom, or nearby irl friends who would clearly definitely be up for it-- makes me feel like throwing up

[6okuto]

Pooh, Moots Bingo? How does that work?

honestly Beats Me. like i'm really not sure what the appropriate order of events is. u can ask me to do my opinion on u!! or if u reblog i will Automatically do my opinion! and then... also send an ask back... asking if u would do it for me... ?? since ur here I'VE DONE IT ALREADY! one less step ^____^

ur creativity and ideas astound me for realsies!!! & i don't think questions count as ranting but if u ever wanted to i would also enjoy that!! YIPPEE !!!

[jasonsthunderthighs]

Honestly, my twin and I are kinda hurt that Tobin (our dad) didn't text or call us to tell us happy birthday.

Nothin all day.

Reminds me when he went to a water park with our brother when I lived literally 30 minutes away from it and he didn't even call to invite me.

We use to go to the same water park for our birthday every year, but stopped a few years ago. It's not that I didn't want to go (I did, actually, it was fuckin HOT that day), I just wanted to see him after a few months of not seein each other when I moved away.

He did call to say happy birthday that day, but it still made me upset he didn't bother to invite me to have fun with him and my brother.

Even his girlfriend thought that was rude as fuck to do.

My twin was PISSED OFF when they found out what he did and chewed him out for it and that's when he called to tell me happy birthday and that he was sorry he didn't invite me.

I'm like Ciel Phantomhive from Black Butler when it comes to my birthday. I never cared for it.

It just hurts, y'know?

[phoenixtakaramono]

Happy Birthday! Congratulations on surviving another 365 days! May you find success in your future endeavours and good luck in all things that matter to you!

Thank you so much! 🤲🎉 Wishing you all the best at your side of the world!