typically, ren wouldn’t wake up earlier than masato unless his schedule forced him to. but an special occasion like this one was probably the main reason why he would do so. carefully moving from the bed, avoiding any possible noise or moving masato in the wrong way considering his light sleep, his own feet moved in direction to the kitchen decided to spend hours there if necessary. he made sure to take his time, closely selecting his ingredients and trying to convey his own emotions on his cooking– or rather baking.
a smile slipping here and there, his hands graciously moving as he prepared his mix with all the care in the world. head filled with blissful thoughts and beloved memories, taking his time to also appreciate all the moments together that they have spent up until now. it was great to wake up every morning and see him at the other side of the bed. because it always him and only him, the main reason why jinguji ren would wake up in the middle of the night to have everything perfectly calculated. he knew his schedule, he could read him like the palm of his hand. and as the time passed, he could smell the scent of the freshly baked melon pan.
knowing that it was almost time for him to wake up. ren finished with his preparations, clean the kitchen as fast as he could and placed a small candle on top of one of the buns. the plate beautifully decorated with syrup as he coordinated not to touch the bread as after all, he learnt the recipe just for this day. and taking his creation in his hands, he directed himself towards the room getting closer to the pianist. “i have a special surprise for you this year.” he mumbled before leaning in, bringing the freshly baked melon pan as masato’s own personalized breakfast and placing a soft kiss to his forehead.
“happy birthday, my prince~”
When he woke up, it was to the muffled sound of water running and a sweet scent filling the room. Usually, he woke up easily with the ring of his alarm, but when he did not feel the vibrations of it or hear the ringing in his ears, he knew he could stay in bed undisturbed, just a little longer. When his mind caught up to his senses, he reassured himself further, snuggling into his pillow and the sheets, knowing Ren would have woken him up if he had to leave. That’s all he could think of before his consciousness went back to drifting in between sleep and the present. Something smelled sweet, he notes again, and he can’t put his hand on what it is. It smelled like sweet cookies, a warming scent that had him hum softly as his cheek buried itself further under the blanket.
Did he sleep late last night? Maybe he did. There were a lot of words exchanged, acts, things they wanted to do, reminders to be made and shown. Finally, they just slept exhaustedly.
The door creaks open, and this time, he peels his eyes open, long lashes still brushing his cheek, tickling him as he struggles to move, push himself up and stare up dazedly at the ginger. It was rare to see him up so early and not dressed for work, and he was carrying something. A surprise? Oh, he’s not used to being the sleepy one in the morning. But it’s fine, isn’t it. Just for this one day. “Thank you,” he slips out breathlessly, voice still locked in his throat as they were his first words of the day. He slips forward, without shifting the tray, he leans close, hand rising to tug on his sleeve and lets gravity pull it down, telling him to sit on the edge of the bed.
Hair a mess with his horrible sleeping posture and habits, what little of his clothes managed to stay on is slipping from movement, and he rubs the top of his head onto the other’s shoulder, face buried in his chest. Still half-asleep, that’s what it is. “Ren...” He wants his hands in his hair, and he tries to convey it through actions, showing the top of his head while he continues to keep his face against him, slowly slipping up to hang on in the crook of his neck. “Hot coffee... Black... I want some. Your drink too. Please...” Bring it all over so they can eat together, and stay here together.
Masato still had more things to thank him for, still had to tell him how much he appreciates the gift, and he wants to eat what was given and he assumes was hand-made considering the warm, toasted scent in the air. But for now, he’s too comfortable and content in the lull of sleep and the sweeter smell coming from the ginger, the warmth too good compared to the cold morning winter air.