"You two are cute."
Hearing the quiet affection in his voice, Erin's nervous composure completely snapped.
A small overwhelmed sound escaped through her lips, as she lunged forward, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck and burying her face against his chest.
After a long moment, she pulled back, her glasses fogged from his body heat.
Peeking up at him through the smudged lenses, her blush spreading all the way down to her collarbone.
"H-Happy birthday, Master... I'll... I'll light the candles." she whispered, her voice barely carrying across the small space.
Untangling herself, her fingers brushed his shoulders as she backed away, retreating to the small desk table.
Her hands were shaking as she pressed on of the lighter's button.
Lily lingered near him for a second longer before pulling away with a loud clearing of her throat.
Crossing her arms tight over her chest, she stared intently at Erin lighting up the candles.
