Jenna stood in her kitchen with all the girls and her mother with her.
Maria wore a baggie t-shirt and shorts and so did Jenna. Everyone was dressed in something casual to prevent incidence.
"Alright girls, ideas for cakes." Maria said pulling her daughter by her arm. "It needs to be just right for my baby girl's man."
Jenna rolled her eyes before smiling at her mum. "What about a simple chocolate cake?"
"Nah. That's too simple." Missy said.
"Yeah. I side with Missy on that." Mizuki said.
"What about a cheese cake or carrot cake." Cathy said.
"Is it possible to do both?" Mary asked looking up some recipes.
"I don't but even if it's possible, let not try our luck." Maria said. "So girls, what are we deciding on?"
"How about cheese?" Catherine asked.
"Yeah. I agree. It's been long I made that." Maria agreed.
"I'm not sure. The last time Kageru had cheese cake it wasn't really something big. Nothing good or bad." Mizuki said.
"Ok then maybe carrot." Missy said.
"Yeah. But we can do carrot and vanilla for one layer and Date and chocolate for another. I had a cake like that and I doubt that any person won't like it." Mary said.
As she finished, everyone was actually considering it.
"Is there any objections girls?" Maria asked.
"No."
"Not at all."
"Let's go on with."
Acceptance were flying in and around. Maria nodded with a smile as she brought out two steel bowls.
"Cathy, Missy and Jenna, you guys should handle the chocolate and date." Maria said sliding the bowl to Catherine. "Mary, Mizuki, you guys are with me on the carrots and vanilla."
"Yes mum!" All the girls said cheekyl.
Maria chuckled and brought out the ingredients and materials they needed for the start.
"Boys! If there's any problem just call me." Maria yelled from the kitchen.
"Yes mum!" They replied unknowningly with Andrea and James voice being strained.
In the living room, the boys began setting up the decorations. James and Andrea were holding up a banner with 'Happy Birthday Jensen' written on it.
Michael stood some distance trying to find the perfect angel so that the banner won't look out of place.
"Hold it boys." He said as he squinted and shuffled to his right slightly. "Baby bro, drop it a bit."
Andrea lowered his hand and Michael groaned in annoyance.
"Ugh! James drop your side slightly." He said motioning with his fingers pressed together.
James lowered it slightly but it wasn't even with Andrea's side.
"Come on!" Michael yelled tapping his forehead.
"Does it really matter?" The two asked.
"Uhh.... of course it does duh. You guys don't just understand that everything that has do do whit arrangements has art in it. It's really pissing me of that you guys lack the common artistic sense which is meant to be common by the way. Now shut up and let me continue my work!" Michael yelled.
James looked at Michael confused then meet gazes with Andrea who had the same expression.
"Auntie Maria, Mikey is being an overdramatic bossy ass!" The two yelled.
"What!?" Michael said in shock.
"Mikey, sweetheart. Do be mean to the boys, ok? And for you two stop trying to stress Mikey out and no curses in my house for now." Maria said as she poked her head through the kitchen doorway to look at the boys.
Her hair was packed back and she had flour and sugar on her face. She held a stirring spoon and a bowl in her hand with a calm face.
"Yes auntie." They all said.
"Good." She said returning to what she was doing.
"Assholes." Michael cursed as her head disappeared behind the door frame.
"I heard that Michael." She said.
"Sorry!" He replied gritting his teeth at the faces the other boys were making.
"Alright, I'll be serious." Andrea said smiling at his brother.
"Ha!" James snorted as he listened to what Michael wanted to say next.
**2 hours later**
Jenna sat of Mizuki's laps with Mizuki's arms wrapped round her waist.
Mary, Missy and Catherine sat on the floor beside them.
Maria had just finished putting the last touches on the cake and the boys had just finished the decorations.
"Damn. We really went all out for this guy." James said resting his hands on Mizuki's head.
"Get your hands off my head." She said lazyly.
"No kidding." Maria said placing the cake on the center table. "What's the time by the way?"
"7:45." Michael said glancing at his phone as he and Andrea settled on either side of Catherine and rested their heads on her laps.
"Ugh!" She sighed as she began to play with their hairs.
"Shit!" Jenna yelled jumping up suddenly. "7:45 as in 20th of June, 7:45."
"Yeah but forty-seven now." Michael replied.
"Fuck!"
It was Mizuki's turn to yell. "I was so caught up in helping you guys I almost forgot it was my brother birthday today."
"Fuck!!" Missy and Andrea yelled getting to their feet.
"Ok guys, I think it's better like that. He won't suspect a thing like that." Maria said. "Jenna follow Mizuki to her house and tell Jensen to come over for a stidy session or something like that and Mizuki you make an excuse that you were out with Cathy doing something."
As she spoke everyone began to get to their feet.
Just then, a knock was heard on the front door. Everyone froze.
"Could it be him?" Andrea whispered to Michael.
"I hope not." He replied.
"Jenna, door." Maria said.
Jenna walked to the door and spied through the peephole. Seeing who it was she released a sigh of relief.
She opened the door and Michael and Alya stood there.
"Mike, Alya." She said with a warm smile.
Hearing the names, everyone relaxed.
"Come on in." Jenna said giving them way.
"Are we late?" Alya asked.
"No we haven't even brought the celebrant." Andrea said sitting back down.
"Wow. The decorations are really nice." Mike said.
"Thank you." Mikey, Andrea and James replied all at once. The glared at each other with playful competition.
"Make yourself at home." Maria said ushering them to a seat. "Jenna, Mizuki now. Everyone places."
Jenna and Mizuki rushed out the front door and everyone began to hide behind something.
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Mizuki opened the front door and walked in. "Act casual." She said as she disappeared behind the door.
She passed the living room she saw Kageru lying down on the sofa watching and anime.
"Where have you been since?" He asked turning to face her.
"Cathy and James asked me to go with them to a charity event. I lost track of time." She said feining a yawn. "I'll be in my room."
"Aren't you forgetting something?" He asked.
"Yeah Jenna asked to meet you outside. I saw her on my way in." She said walking up stairs.
Mateo sighed. "Ella nunca olvida" [She never forgets.]
As soon as he got to the door, she tiptoed down the stairs and moved out the back door.
He got to his feet and walked to the door. He opened it and saw Jenna sitting on the entrance stairs.
"What the hell are you doing?" He asked sitting down beside her.
"Nothing. Just wanted to enjoy the evening breeze." She said as she kissed him on the cheek.
"Miz said you wanted to see me." He said as he warped his hand around her shoulder.
She pressed against him and snuggled in resting her head on the crook of his neck. "I just wanna ask if you're willing to study with me this night."
"Why the sudden action?" He asked looking down at her.
"Nothing really. If you don't wanna come, it's ok." She said.
"No it's not that. I just wanted to know." He said getting to his feet. "Come on let's go."
He helped her up and the walked arm in arm to Jenna's house.
"I owe you." She said.
"You still haven't rewarded me from that practice match." He said.
"Will a lap dance suffice?" She asked.
"Maybe." He said laughing.
He playfully hit on his shoulder. As she got to the front door she put in her key and pretend to unlock the door.
She pushed open the door and Mateo noticed everywhere was dark.
"Maybe mum isn't back from work." She said.
As she flipped on the lights, everyone jumped out from where they were.
"Happy birthday!!!" They yelled.
The sudden action, shocked Mateo, but the person behind him had it worse.
He spun round and used the back of his fist to hit the person square on the nose.
"Bloody hell!" Andrea's voice rang out. Fuck man. I think you dislocated my nose."
Everyone stood in silence.
"Ahhhhh. That's another thing I was forgetting. Don't surprise him from behind." Mizuki said laughing.
"Happy birthday?" Mateo said awkwardly looking at Andrea.