YumekoMari

Kiera had decided before her birthday that she didn't want to buy a cake before hand, despite her still evolving baking skills she really wanted to make it a fun occasion! Baking the cake together with her brother and girlfriend, that could only make it all the more special regardless of how it turned out in the end.

Of course it had to be lime flavored since it's one of her favorites but since she couldn't decide on one flavor it ended up being half a lime cake and half a lemon cake.

Keith knowing he's no use in a kitchen of any kind (Kiera usually does the cooking and otherwise he'll buy takeout) refuses to help out with anything too complicated but takes up the role of reading the instructions to a T and making sure that they don't accidentaly mess up or do things before reading through the whole thing. (That was absolutely a necessary step as Kiera was about to crack all of the eggs into a bowl normally, not realizing the yolk and whites were to be separated.)

Things move on smoothly and Rhyme arrives as they're preparing the wet ingredients bowl, the dry one to the side for the moment. She's not too versed in baking herself but is happy to try her best and Kiera knowing of her perfectionism has no worries about her contribution. She's in charge of the frosting and, surprised to be of some help in this; chirps up that she'd actually helped her mom make frosting from scratch as a kid and so knows this part well. Kiera gives her a grin and a side hug "You got this then Babe!" She shyly nods back before rolling up her sleeves and beginning to look for the appropriate cupboards.

Keith nods along and supervises, only really saying something when the next step comes along or if he notices something of concern in their progress... He's happy to see his sister so happy with her lover though. He's not gotten to meet them together much before and her girlfriend seems very shy, maybe even a bit afraid of him. He understands he can be intimidating and is just happy to finally get to see them interact together. As long as she makes his siter happy, that's all that matters to him.

A few mishaps and successes later a finished cake sits in front of them. It's not perfect by any means, the frosting on top is a bit wobbly in places and not evenly applied. The cut cake base wasn't a straight line so the top layer is thicker on one side. But it's their cake that they made with their own hands and effort. Sitting down together to eat it after Kiera's blown out a few small candles they put in it, she finds it tastes delicious. And looking up at the two people she loves at the table with her, she can't help but think that this is indeed a very happy birthday. ♡