Since Selina had spent the actual day of her birthday celebrating with friends, Asa had decided not to intrude until the afternoon. Typically he wasn't one to shy away from socializing, but charming lovely strangers and charming people who were actually important to Selina was different. And surprisingly nerve-wracking.
He'd needed a little time to drive out of town anyway. Kalispell had a great chocolate and pasty bakery, but it didn't reach the level of perfection he needed for Selina's birthday. So he'd had a mini-road trip to pick up his custom order of birthday chocolate. It was a fifty box of mixed chocolates. Hollow white-chocolate filled with mousse, chocolate truffles, and dozens of other types that he'd hand-picked. It had been hard not to pull over on the way and sneak one for himself.
Absently unbuttoning the first two buttons of his white shirt, Asa fidgeted in front of her door. Finally he struck up the nerve to knock, then went straight back to fidgeting as he waited for the door to open.
Post by Selina Taylor on Mar 2, 2016 20:25:33 GMT -6
Strippers. Riley had hired strippers for Selina’s birthday. After they’d left the coffee shop, Riley had promised that there was another aspect of her gift, and Selina could honestly say she was completely surprised to come back to her apartment and find half-naked men and women. She’d sighed happily after they’d gone, as even though she’d highly appreciated and enjoyed her friend’s gift, the silence was also nice.
She then peeled off her jeans and t-shirt, tossing them in the laundry basket, leaving the lacy black underwear she’d chosen for today on. It was comfortable and Selina loved the feel of lace and silk against her skin. She then heated up some water and steeped her favorite Mango Ceylan tea. She hadn’t expected anything today, but her dear friend had made it something special to remember and Selina would always be grateful to Riley for that.
She leaned back and quietly sipped her tea in silence, enjoying simply relaxing when she heard a knock at her door. Curious, she got up and made her way her way over, her entire expression brightening rapidly as she saw another one of her favorite people, “Asa! How are you?!” she asked excitedly as she opened the door wider to welcome him in. This day was getting better by the second… maybe she’d even look forward to next year’s birthday at this point. And... how damn, was it just her or was he even sexier than normal?
Selina suddenly wanted to hug him… for some reason, she was feeling more affectionate than normal. She held back though, unsure of how he’d react to such a thing, and simply smiled instead, "It's so good to see you!"
Last Edit: Mar 2, 2016 22:28:57 GMT -6 by Selina Taylor
He almost forgot to reply to Selina when she opened the door in her underwear. What sane person did that? And oh ho it wasn't your plain tighty-whities that she was sporting, but a weave of black silk that had his almost drooling. Thankfully his sense of decency kicked in quickly and he ushered her back inside with a furtive glance over his shoulder. "Do you greet all your guests like this?" He asked wryly, closing the door firmly behind him, shutting out all potential prying eyes.
Once they had some privacy he actually took a moment to look his closest friend up and down. He'd seen women before of course, and was no stranger to lace underwear, but damn could Selina pull it off. He wasn't exactly surprised by the fact; but her appearance still nailed him right in the gut. "Ah, it's your birthday," he stuttered obviously, then recovered and stepped forward to give her a big hug. Of course only because it was her birthday. Not because she was in underwear. No way. "So, happy birthday Sel! Do you feel old yet? Any grew hairs coming through?" He pushed a hand roughly through his own hair, blue eyes glinting cheerfully. "I find silver hair insanely attractive, you know. Just in case you're looking to settle down sixty years from now and feel like hitting me up."
Remembering the box of chocolates he was carrying, Asa pulled them from behind his back. He bowed, presenting them with a flourish. "For the lovely lady on her birthday." Just to tease her he pried the lid of the box open, inhaling the subtle scent of chocolate hungrily. "I thought for your birthday I'd give you a little bit of a choice. To keep things interesting, you know? So just for today I can give you dessert;" he straightened and caught her eye with a rakish grin. "Or dessert."
Post by Selina Taylor on Mar 5, 2016 0:54:25 GMT -6
Selina laughed and shook her head, “Depends on the day,” she replied honestly. She liked nice underwear and now that she could afford it, she got it all the time. Lingerie shopping was one of her favorite things to do. And of course, when hanging around the apartment by herself, who the hell needed clothes anyway? Many times she went without, sometimes she wore a pretty lingerie piece, and other times she wore a nice set of underwear. It depended on her mood mainly.
Selina grinned as she noticed his wandering eyes and looked him over in turn… god, her friend was gorgeous. She chuckled at his comment, “Who told you that? Birthday? I’m immortal, we don’t have those,” she replied facetiously. Just seeing him made her happier than she’d thought it would, and caused a mild warmth in her chest. Selina was slightly surprised when he hugged her, but she gladly returned the embrace, breathing him in and loving the feel of his body against hers… but she forced herself not to linger as he pulled away.
Selina ran a hand through her hair and pouted, “Not yet… but I’ll dye it for you,” she added with a nod. “That way I can hit you up now as much as I like,” she added with a playful smirk. As he pulled out the box of chocolates, her eyes widened in genuine excitement. “So can i have them or are you gonna sit there and sniff them all day?” she joked as she stared in admiration. He’d truly outdone himself... but then he mentioned a choice? She looked up at him, meeting his brilliant blue eyes with curiosity evident in her features. At his offer Selina’s jaw almost dropped… was he serious? They had flirted ever since they’d first met, but this was a first. She’d given up on getting him in her bed ages ago… but here he was. As handsome as the devil himself and offering her a sinfully delicious dessert. “I need to have birthdays more often,” she suddenly decided, her eyes filling with mischievous delight.
“Because that chocolate looks amazing!” she teased. It certainly was gorgeous… and damn it would be hard to turn it down, but she would. Every single time and without hesitation, she would choose Asa.