#yes I know it's Jack's birthday but shhhhhhh

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Happy Birthday

A late birthday post for the Host, my boi, taking place in @askthelittleassistant‘s AU!

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It’s a week before the big day when King sneaks out of the Host’s room.

She’s brought her laptop with her. She needs to get to the Googles’ lab. She isn’t sure how to get there.

She also isn’t sure of how she’s going to bring her gift back. But the Googles aren’t exactly chatterboxes, so it’s easy to assume Host won’t find out from them.

When she comes across the lab, it’s nearing 5. Blue is the only one not on a charger. He’s curious about King’s early appearance.

“I heard that y’all had a giant 3D printer in here.?” She explains. “I need your help with that.”

After another hour or so, Google sets King in front of the Host’s bedroom door. They review contact information, and King bids him “good-something. I mean it is morning but I’m going back to sleep, otherwise Host’ll get suspicious.”

She’s glad to see that Host is still fast asleep. So she curls up against his throat and falls asleep, hoping that nothing goes wrong on the Googles’ end.

However, for the rest of the week, she keeps forgetting she’s already done this whenever she wakes up. ~

The Host dreads today.

It is his birthday, technically- though, the sun isn’t rising for a while. He should be celebrating today, and yet, all he can bring himself to think of is his past self. He was born as the Author- and he abused his powers. Now he’s suffering the consequences.

The events between the Author and the Host are a blur to him; too many alternate timelines and theories a jumble of could-be memories in his mind. There is only the Author and the Host, and a mess in between.

A slight pressure against his lip brings him out of his thoughts, and the Host can feel the outline of King’s face nuzzling against his skin. The narrations of his mind tell him that she’s fast asleep, and dreaming of something that needs to be done. He’s spared the details, though he wishes he wasn’t. He needs something to keep his mind distracted. King’s sleeping troubles over the last week would certainly count.

As if he willed it, King stirs, hugging his chin loosely. “You’re awake early.” She murmurs softly, while moving away from his face.

He can sense she’s rather embarrassed of how she was cuddling him, though he doesn’t see why. He enjoys it when she leans against his lips- that’s the only time he can ‘see’ her face clearly. “Did the Host wake you?” He asks in a whisper. He places a hand near her, and she moves under it.

“Nah, I just kinda woke up.” She responds. “What time is it, anyway?”

The Host’s internal narrative supplies the answer. “It is 2 in the morning.”

King thinks for a moment. “Ew. Nobody deserves to be awake this early. Especially you.”

“The Host believes King is the one who doesn’t ‘deserve to be awake this early,’ as she put it.” He responds.

King giggles. “Then let’s both go back to sleep, and we’ll wake up at a less stupid time.”

The Host wishes he could sleep through today. Tomorrow could be considered a less stupid time. “The Host agrees, moving King back toward his face so she and the Host can get comfortable again.”

She curls against his neck, pulling part of the covers over herself. The Host lays his hand over her again, and she’s knocked out within minutes. He wonders if she knows. He almost prefers that she doesn’t, but he knows that that would be unfair to her.

Slowly, the Host relaxes as well, and he somehow falls asleep with her.

~

The Host wakes again at seven, and hopes he has somehow slept through the day. He has no such luck. But to his surprise, King is already awake. He can hear her giggling at something.

“Mornin’ Hosty Boi.” She smiles.

He has to chuckle at the nickname. “The Host wishes King a good morning as well, asking how long she has been awake?”

“Not long. Did you sleep well?”

“The Host doesn’t want to wake up just yet.” It’s true, he thinks.

King reaches up and taps his chin. “I feel you, but we gotta. Otherwise someone’s bound to notice, and I don’t think either of us need that kind of attention.”

The Host would prefer that he gets no attention today, but somehow, he doesn’t mind King’s presence. So he gets up, bringing her to the kitchen so they can both eat something. The Host makes some coffee, and King makes herself some tea for the morning.

As the two make their way to the library, Doc nods to the Host. “Happy Birthday.” He says quietly.

“Thank you, Doctor.” The Host murmurs back. He’s okay with this small attention as well, because Doc doesn’t press the matter.

King tugs on his bandages as he starts to unlock the door. “It’s open already. And the light’s already on.”

Google Blue and Google Green step out, nodding at King. “It turned out rather nicely.” Green says.

“We put it on the desk.” Blue adds.

The Host tilts his head toward King. “‘It’, he asks curiously?”

The Googles start to answer, but King shushes both of them. She shuffles in her place on the Host’s shoulder. “Come on! I haven’t even seen it yet!”

The Host partially dreads that King has gotten him a birthday present, and yet curiosity overtakes him. When he reaches his desk, he hears King gasp- and when he places his hand on the desk, he understands why.

His fingers hit a ridge, which he feels along until he realizes the pattern under his fingers form a three-dimensional model of his own smiling face. He can tell this is him from about the waist up; in the model’s hands- smiling, as always, is King. When he feels the background, he realizes that he knows where and when this picture was taken.

“The Host would like to guess that this model came from the photo from the aquarium we went to for King’s birthday.” He says, and King squeals in happiness.

“Yep! You mentioned that you really enjoyed that visit, and that you wished you could see the picture we got as a souvenir, because I kept going on about how lovely of a shot it was, so…. I had the Googles use their big 3D printer to print a version that you could see.” She explains, climbing down to feel for herself.

The Host smiles. “The Host is utterly stunned by King’s gift, declaring that he loves it.” His finger catches a shape like a shark in the background of the photo, and he smiles. He couldn’t see into the tanks, but King had been so happy when he brought her. He’d gotten an audio tour for the informational aspect, and when that ended, King began describing the fish to him and giving them personalities. They’d both had a great time that day.

And maybe, the host could have a great time today, too.

“Would King care to accompany the Host to the common room kitchen? He believes she could be of great help in whipping up a special birthday snack.”

King grinned. “Alright! If it’s cake, I call dibs on the leftover icing!”

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hiiiii!!!

so i decided to do a little 16 facts about me before i turn 17 kinda thing!!!! i got inspired by taylors “30 things i’ve learned before turning 30” article so hehehe here’s my little ~twist~ on it!!!! ♡

one. i was born in france!

yes!!! little ~fun fact~ abt me is that i was born in paris france & speak fluent french!!! people find that SO COOL & i just find it normal?!?? it’s so weird hahaha!!! but miss swift taught me how to speak english w/ her music, articles, shows, etc! so thank you t <3

two. i love nyc!

nyc is my second home!!!! i’ve been there 3 times & lucky enough to be going again later this month to celebrate my birthday (dec. 28) & nyd!!! release week was my favorite thing ever & ive been missing the city so much since. i love the lights & how the city never sleeps! i also love hamilton & dear evan hansen and would love to see those two shows one day! taylor if you wanna hang out when i’m there i’m free.... hahahah jk. unless.....

three. hobbies!

i love painting!!! i haven’t been able to in a while because of school but it’s so fun & relaxing! i also LOVE listening to music! i ofc love taylor but i do also LOVE conan gray!!! he is a small artist and he is AMAZING! he loves taylor also & is the cutest little cowboy! i also love watching greys anatomy & criminal minds! those shows are my favorite shows to ever exist!

four. pets!

i have 2 pets! one dog & one cat! my dogs name is jack & hes a cockapoo!!! literally the love of my life <3 my cats name is missy & she’s a rescue! we don’t really know what breed she is but she’s adorable. she loves to snuggle!!!

five. dislikes....

this might surprise you but i’m THAT person that doesn’t like chocolate, pasta, gum, mints, or bananas. it’s weird i know. also, i haven’t touched a banana in over 5 years.

six. i LOVE the cold!

i love when the weather is cold & it’s snowing! living in florida, i never get to experience that so ya... i’m that person pt. 2. i just love wearing comfy clothes & seeing the snow fall!!! i hâte the heat. pretty ironic.

seven. sports!

i’m a HUGE football fan! my favorite team is the new england patriots (my dads from boston 😎)!!! i also used to do gymnastics! i’m not really good anymore though...

eight. color!

i love how the title of this is just “color.” anyways, it’s white. i don’t care if you say it’s a shade. if white is a shade then pink is too.

nine. favorite movie!

i recently have watched the martian (you know, the one where taylor said she cried in her 73 question interview? ya that) in chem and AHHHH so good!!!!! so right now, that movie :).

ten. christmassssss!!!

i LOVE christmas & all the decorations!!!! the vibes & the baking and EVERYTHING IS SO FUN!!! my favorite christmas song is christmas tree farm. thank you taylor i’m hooked on it. funny thing is i’ve never had a gingerbread cookie or decorated a gingerbread house....

eleven. height!!

i’m 4’10 believe it or not...... yes i know i’m little tiny.

twelve. foooooood!!!!!

i love FOOD (who doesn’t??) i love cooking & baking also hehehe!!! i don’t really have a favorite food but i do love myself a really good burger & fries or pizza ORRR a caesar salad!!!

thirteen. taylor!

i discovered taylor when i had just moved to the states in 2009 & ever since have been by her! from begging my mom to go to the fearless tour to going to the speak now tour in fort lauderdale to watching the red livestream thinking i could videocall taylor to crying in my room for hours because i couldn’t attend both red and 1989 tours to attending both rep tour miami & nola to flying to nyc to watch her perform at gma to looking forward to lover fest east nights 1&2 (that was a LOT of “to’s”), she & her music has always been there for me and i cant say thank you enough. from interacting with us online to meeting us, i don’t know anyone more generous and inspiring as her. she’s brought me my best friends. love u t!!!

fourteen. acting!

sometimes i like to act out scenarios in my head like if i was in a movie... i actually would love to star in a movie or tv show but idk if i’m a good actress. still a dream :))

fifteen. love life! (eeekkkk!!)

i’ve never been in a relationship or have had my first kiss so!!! still looking for maybe that special someone?!? just the idea of cute date nights & little random presents is so so cute (i’ve heard they are a LOT of work though.....) maybe one day i’ll find my romeo 💌

sixteen. themes!?

i didn’t really know what to title this ?!?!? but..... i love crime shows & and puzzles & doing all the detective work thingys! reading crime novels or old cases is SO FUN! i find that the most interesting thing in the world and could get lost in the world of criminology. i’m all into forensics and AHHHH ya i’m a nerd shhhhhhh....

bonus: seventeen. what i’m looking forward to @ 17.....

new decade & last year before being an adult. crazy how time flies. i really want to start focusing on myself more. i’ve always put others before me and although that is a sweet thing to do (so i’ve heard), it’s also important to find myself in a comfortable position prior to helping others. finding myself first is the key element. i also want to be a lot kinder to my body, myself, and others.

16 years of craziness & memories. so excited to create new ones in this new decade and age.

love,

elena 💌👼🏻☁️