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Ryan stares in surprise as Blue holds out a cupcake.
It’s his birthday, now that it’s midnight, and Blue’s the only one awake aside from Ryan.
But Ryan didn’t realize Blue knew his birthday.
“There are no candles, so I guess you’ll just have to make a regular wish,” says Blue with a sheepish grin.
“Thanks, Blue, but where did you find a cupcake?” asks Ryan as his brows furrow at the taller man.
“Oh, I asked Blythe what your favorite cake flavor is, then I made some before the shift,” replies Blue softly as he scratches at his neck. “I hid ‘em in Dad’s office. But since we’re both up, I figured you should get a cupcake.”
“That’s really cool, and sweet, Blue. Thank you,” says Ryan as he carefully takes the cupcake.
He takes a moment to close his eyes and make a wish, but all he wishes for is the courage to kiss Blue.
“I hope your wish comes true,” murmurs Blue as he looks at him.
“It won’t, but it’s a nice wish, nonetheless. Thanks, Blue,” whispers Ryan with a sad sigh before he starts undoing the cupcake wrapper to take a bite. “Mm, this is really good. I might have to ask you to do this more often!”
“Just let me know,” offers Blue with a soft smile, scratching at his neck gently. “I do cupcakes, cookies, and brownies the best. But I like trying new recipes too. But, hey, what was your wish? If I could help out, you deserve to get your birthday wish, Ry.”
“Ah, no, it’s okay, Blue. But I will take you up on that baking offer,” replies Ryan as he waves away the birthday wish because he cannot tell his half-brother that he wants to kiss him.
“Hey, Ry, come on. It’s just us awake, what’s your wish?” asks Blue softly, pushing just a little bit more, and Ryan decides to take a risk.
“Well, I was hoping for the courage to finally kiss someone. It’s a bit of a difficult situation though,” explains Ryan nervously as he tips his head to the side.
"Oh?" Blue's eyes sparkle with something knowing, and Ryan looks down. But his head is tipped back, and Blue's nose brushes Ryan's. "Close your eyes, and we'll see if we can't make that wish come true, Ry."
His eyes slide shut immediately, the urge to follow instructions and hold his breath in hope too strong to ignore.
Lips press gently against his own, chaste and chapped, and Ryan leans into it. Their lips slot together with a perfection that makes Ryan sigh as Blue's hand slides down to cup his neck as he nips at Ryan's bottom lip before pulling away.
"How's that for a birthday kiss?" asks Blue quietly as he presses their foreheads together.
"Perfection," whispers Ryan with a sigh. "And we should continue."
Blue kisses him again, and Ryan happily falls into it as he gets his birthday wish.