A/N: Gosh! FFNet was freaking out and now I have to redo this chapter, but anywhos. Thank you for you the birthday wishes! I ended up staying at my friend's house for my birthday, but the update is sure to make you all warm and fuzzy on the inside.
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"--Happy birthday, Ree-eedd! Happy birthday to youuu!" The chorus of ending notes, laughs, cheers, and claps resounded loudly in the spacious living room. Streams were falling gently, a banner brightly hung over the fireplace, and it was all done to honor the one person that everyone could refer to as "leader". Red leaned forward to blow out the candles and the applause that followed made him blush and mutter a thanks. As everyone went off to do some sort of activity, Red's eye's softened and they fell on individual people. Their antics, their behavior, it made him really feel at home.
Gold and Emerald were arguing over the first slice of cake, both trying to push each other away while Silver sighed and held onto the collar of Gold's messy shirt. Blue had almost a motherly look in her eye as she giggled and generally instigated their battle for the first slice. Green was pinching the bridge of his nose and muttering something Red was sure was along the lines of "pesky woman" with Yellow giggling and tugging on Blue's sleeve, while Chris was cutting the cake and hitting both arguing boys on the head with it. Sappire was up near the line too, ending up recieving the first slice while Ruby was eyeing the cake and placing a hand on his stomach. Professor Ookido was laughing loudly to a joke from Birch and Elm, asked per favor of Ookido, Gold, and Ruby. His parents were chatting to the side with Blue's parents, reminiscing and catching up while numerous gym leaders were generally hanging in one group. It was almost funny to see Lt. Surge standing awkwardly with Sabrina and Koga, being spoken to by Erika and Misty, who he noticed was sparing glances at Red every few minutes. Outside, he could hear Pika and Chuchu playing with their Pichu, along with other Pokemon playing along.
Amongst the noise, among the scene, he felt a pair of arms wrap around his neck and he looked up to see Green pressing a kiss on the side of his head head. Red smiled and felt tears prick the side of his eyes, which Green only asked with the a raise of his brow. Red shook his head and reached up to pull Green down and planted a sweet kiss against his lover's.
The sounds of whoops and wolf whistles made him blush and when he looked at the crowd, he grinned and stood to join in getting cake. This was where he was supposed to be, with these people. With this family. And he wouldn't change that for anything.