This is silly. But I wanted to give her
something for today.
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As the morning sun rose into the sky, a slender hand reached out from beneath disheveled bedsheets.
It groped and searched in vain for a bedmate who was no longer there. A bedmate ho had taken their leave some time ago if the lack of warmth was any indication.
Slowly, the owner of the hand pulled herself free from the rest of the sheets and sat up with a bleary expression. Her sleepy green gaze gradually made its way over to the other side of the bed to confirm what her hand had already attempted to tell her. She was, without question, alone in bad.
"Too early..." Mutsu mumbled before flopping over onto her side. She absentmindedly pulled the sheets around her as she tried to make herself comfortable enough to fall back asleep. Just because she could go from a deep sleep to combat ready in moments should the need arise, did not mean she wouldn't luxuriate in the opportunity to relax away in bed.
Unfortunately, her mind had decided that waking up and facing the day was better than enjoying the calm and comfort of bed. Moreso now that she had discovered John was almost assuredly up and about.
With all the agility of her nickname, Mutsu sat up and freed herself from the sheets.
"Mmmmnn..!" She moaned and reached for the ceiling. Her back arched and popped, letting steel ease itself into place along her keel, while toned muscle stretched themselves out of slumber's grasp. Beneath the sheets, she splayed out her legs and spread her toes as far as she could. Oh, the pleasure of a morning stretch almost made up for having to leave the confines of bed.
Almost.
Mutsu loosed a breath and shook her shoulders, finally returning to the realm of the waking in full.
"May as well start the day." She hummed aloud.
"You might want to relax a bit more."
"Wha!?"
A giggle from the door drew her attention to an all too competent and stealthy cruiser entering the room.
"But you should probably put on at least a shirt if nothing else." Jintsuu pointed to the flimsy piece of cloth that barely qualified as an undergarment currently doing slim to nothing to conceal the battleship's upperworks. "At least before Arizona or Jane see you. Would you like me to grab one for you?"
"Yes, please." Mutsu had a feeling there would never be a day when she was able to see Jintsuu coming. Not when the woman didn't want her presence known. She idly tugged at the sheer fabric of her top while Jintsuu rummaged through her wardrobe.
She didn't have to wait long before a neatly folded short was handed to her. Along with a pair of panties.
Mutsu blushed brightly and looked to Jintsuu, who merely smiled knowingly.
"Thank you..." Honestly.
"You're very welcome." Jintsuu glanced towards the door and nodded. "You might want to hurry up. I think everyone's waiting on you now."
"On me? What for?" Mutsu blinked as she mentally went through the day's itinerary. There wasn't much to go through however. Mostly because today was-oh! Her eyes widened in realization. "My, I'd almost forgotten. Wait. You didn't."
"Oh, but we did. Now hurry up. I'll even turn around if you want me to." There was a teasing tone in Jintsuu's voice that Mutsu recognized as one she so often used. Particularly when the opportunity for fun was at it's highest. And especially when she could make John or Ari turn redder than a tomato.
Mutsu rolled her eyes and chuckled, simply choosing to dress herself in the offered garments right then and there.
"Alright. I'm done." She smiled with amusement at the faint dusting of red on Jintsuu's cheeks. Even you have your limits~
"Now then..." Jintsuu turned to the door and called out, "She's decent!"
With the horn sounded, the door to the bedroom was all but thrown open as the entire household and then some marched in. Each proclaiming a happy birthday as she entered.
"My, oh my! I didn't expect this." Mutsu couldn't hold back the surprise on her face or in her voice. Maybe something simple, but not a full blown operation!
"Ou! We wanted to make this one a big one." Shimakaze declared as she stood next to Jane and in front of Arizona, a parcel in hand.
"We did kinda miss out on your last birthday. So we're making up for it this year." Hiei grinned while holding a present of her own. "Breakfast in bed for the sleepyhead and presents afterwards."
"Everyone..."
"We all pitched in, Mutsu-mama." Declared Jane with a broad smile. She held up a tray filled near to overflowing with assorted muffins. "Hope you're hungry!"
"I'm sure she's quite hungry." Arizona held up her own plate of food offerings with one hand while the other patted Jane on the back. There was a twinkle in her eye that would have made Mutsu balk had she the time to appreciate it.
"Well, we can stand around all day. Or we can pamper the birthday girl until she can't stand it anymore." Richardson's voice rose above the din and a path was cleared so he could carry a rather sizable tray over to the bed. He smiled warmly at Mutsu. An expression that was returned tenfold. "Happy birthday, Mutsu."
Her happy expression was all but glowing.
"Thank you, everyone."
As everyone began serving her and offering up gifts, Mutsu had herself one of the best birthday's she could remember.
And Albie snuck a silly hat onto her head without anyone noticing.
She also stole Richardson's pants.
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