𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗳𝗶𝘁(𝘀): 𝗺 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱

Mayse was on tour and wouldn't be home in Korea to celebrate Hyunjin's birthday, or so he thought. Mayse actually travelled three days prior to his birthday to prepare a surprise party for him and stray kids to celebrate his adult years. She finishes tonight's concert before rushing back to the hotel to pack her things and head to the airport to catch the earliest flight back to Korea. "Mi, be careful," Taeyong comments, watching her rapid packing. "You're bound to hurt—" he watches as she trips and gets up, scratching her head as she sweatdrops. "yourself," he finishes his past sentence.

"Mianhae~ I just want to be back in Korea quickly to see him~" she beamed. Chuckling, Taeyong pats her head with a warm smile.

"He's not going anywhere Mi," the leader comments, sitting on his bed inside their shared hotel room. Mayse nods. "But I'm glad you found someone who loves you as much as we do."

Mayse giggles. "He's honestly the best oppa! You and Chan are practically the same and he treats me like a princess just like all the members and SM!" her smile spreads wider, honestly, it could've fallen off her face.

"May, are you done yet?" Sihyun enters the room, her suitcase in hand. Mayse nods, standing up with her luggage in hand. The idol waves goodbye to her leader and skips out of the room with her manager walking behind her. The two make their way downstairs to the lobby to check out. "The van is already outside so go wait inside it. I'll handle the paperwork," Sihyun gently pushed Mayse to the exit. Mayse follows her orders and skips over to the van and enters, placing her headphones in as she waits.

•••

March 18th, Mayse sat in her dorm, scrolling through her social media. NCTzens posting about her return to Korea earlier than planned, theorising she was back for her comeback or a collaboration stage with an artist she had mentioned whilst on tour. She giggles at her fans and likes a few fan edits. Stray Kids were busy with their comeback meaning Hyunjin and Mayse haven't contacted each other since Valentine's Day.

Today Mayse was getting ready to meet with Eric and Minhee. She wore a hat and face mask to disguise from fans. She had to prepare for Hyunjin's gift which was a dinner at his favourite restaurant. Her and Eric walked into the restaurant and met with the worker at the front. "Hi could I make a reservation?" she asked politely. The worker nods and ask for time and place. "Could I get a private room for 11:30?" The worker bits her lip, knowing private rooms where commonly used for celebrities and CEOs.

"I'm sorry but I would have to ask my boss," the lady spoke slowly. Mayse nods and gestures her to go talk to her manager. When the manager approached the two, he spots Eric and smiles, bowing and greeting the two politely.

"Private room for two at 11:30?" he asked, tapping at the screen in front of me. Mayse nods. "Okay, would you like any preparations to be made?" Mayse nods and asks for a cake to be made for her lover's birthday. The manager nods and types it into the computer. "You're all set Mayse-ssi. Enjoy the rest of your day and we'll see you later tonight~" The idols bowed and left respectively with the manager smiling.

•••

Mayse had texted Hyunjin about the dinner and he immediately agreed. Having his manager remove him from group activities to spend time with his girlfriend. Fans obviously understood and were happy to know he was spending time with his lover after his time with his fans. Hyunjin prepared for the dinner and was taken to the restaurant where Mayse was waiting for him in their reserved room.

Hyunjin enters and smiles at Mayse. She sings happy birthday to him whilst holding the prepared cake with a cute smile. She brings the cake to her boyfriend and have him blow the candles out before setting it on the table to be engulfed in his warm embrace. She giggled into his chest as Hyunjin nuzzled his head into her hair, smiling to himself. They pull away and Hyunjin kisses Mayse's forehead.

"Thank you beautiful~" Smiling, the couple sat down and waited for the waiter to take their order. When done, Mayse leans her elbows onto the table, chin resting on her hands that laced together. "How's the tour?" Hyunjin questions smiling at his lover.

"It's going well. The fans are insane and I'm so happy performing around the world," Mayse smiles at him. "And you? How's promotions going?" Hyunjin thinks for a few minutes to before answering her question. The girl smiles lightly and retracts her arms off the table and leans forward, "Well soon enough Eric and I will be promoting so we'll be together. Congrats on getting first place by the way~" Hyunjin smiled and thanked her before the waiter entered and placed their food down.

The room becomes silent as the to eat, occasionally speaking when the other spoke or asked a question. "Oh oppa!" Mayse called, elegantly tapping the napkin on her mouth, removing sauce from her mouth as she glanced at her boyfriend who ate peacefully, occasionally looking up to look at her. "I have a gift for you, two actually," she reaches for her bag and pulls out a black velvet box.

She hands it to Hyunjin with a smile. Her hand grabs the loose strand in her face and tucks it behind her ear, revealing her piercings. Hyunjin takes the box and opens it. A cross charm necklace say neatly in the box facing him. "It's cute. Thank you baby~" he awed at the gift. "What's the other gift?"

"Remember you talked about getting another piercing but didn't have the time?" The boy nods, taking his necklace off to put on the new one he just received. "We're going to get one," Hyunjin glances up at her to see Mayse's sweet smile. "Together," He smiles and agrees. The two had talked about getting a new piercing before but hadn't had the time to go get one so Mayse planned a day off for the two to spend the entire day together.

"Happy Birthday oppa!~"