April 18; Wrapped In You (Kaoru's POV)
A heart that had always been his
I almost dropped the cake twice.
My hands wouldn't stop shaking, and I kept glancing at the door like it might open any second. The candles were already lit, their tiny flames flickering like they knew I was anxious.
"Calm down..." I whispered to myself, exhaling slowly.
The apartment was completely dark except for the cake. I had turned off everything, lights, music, even my phone just so the moment would feel right. Because it had to be right.
It's Sylus.
Every second stretched longer than it should. I could hear my own heartbeat, loud and embarrassing, echoing in my ears.
Then the door clicked open. I froze.
Footsteps.
"Kouru?"
My breath caught. I didn't answer. Not yet. I wanted to see his face.
Another step.
Then
Click.
The lights came on.
And there he was. Standing still. Looking at me like he couldn't quite believe what he was seeing.
For a second, I forgot everything I planned to say.
"...Happy birthday" I managed, my voice softer than I expected.
He didn't move. Didn’t smile. Just stared at me like the world had stopped.
"...You remembered" he said.
That made my chest tighten a little. "Of course I did."
I barely had time to react before he was in front of me. And then...
I was in his arms.
Tight.
Warm.
Safe.
"Sylus!" I let out a small breath, surprised, but my body melted into him anyway. He held me like I was something important. Like I mattered more than anything else in that moment.
My heart was going crazy.
"Kouru…" the way he said my name made my fingers curl slightly against his clothes. When he pulled back and looked at me… I swear I forgot how to breathe.
Then he kissed me.
Slow.
Deep.
Careful... but not hesitant.
It felt like everything he didn't say out loud was right there, pressed against my lips. I could feel it. The warmth, the gratitude, something heavier... something that made my chest ache in the best way.
When he whispered "thank you" I smiled without even realizing it.
"I'm glad you like it"
But before I could say anything else... Suddenly, I was lifted.
"Wha!! Sylus!" I laughed, instinctively wrapping my arms around his neck so I wouldn't fall. He looked… different. Softer. Warmer. And that small smile on his lips?
God… I think I fell in love all over again.
"I'm not letting you go tonight" he said.
My face warmed instantly. "O-Okay..." I mumbled, trying to sound calm, but I knew he could feel my heartbeat racing against him. As he carried me down the hallway, I glanced back for a second, the cake, the gifts, the soft light we left behind.
But somehow…
None of that mattered anymore.
Because right now... I was exactly where I wanted to be.
In his arms.
Happy birthday Sylus 🎂














