Kim Yongsun woke up on the morning of her birthday feeling content and loved. She stretched her arms and legs and smiled at the warm sunlight that was peeking through the window. 

Byul had already been awake for a while, enjoying the quiet of the morning as she lay next to her soulmate. She watched the rise and fall of Yongsun's chest as she breathed, her hand playing with her hair carefully so as not to disturb her sleep. As soon as she noticed Yong’s stirring, she leaned over her and began planting gentle kisses all over her face, neck, and body.

“Happy birthday, Ddun!” Byulyi beamed at her beloved girlfriend and proceeded to deliver a tender kiss for every year of Yongsun's life. The birthday girl giggled and squirmed, trying to escape her ticklish kisses.

“Stop it, Byul-ah, it tickles!” Yong laughed, but her lover paid no attention to her and continued to count aloud.

“...29,” she murmured, placing a soft kiss on Yongsun's forehead. “30,” she whispered, pressing her lips gently to the bridge of her nose. “31,” she said, giving Yongsun's cheek a tender peck. “32,” her voice barely above a whisper as she kissed the corner of Yongsun's mouth. Finally, she reached "33," and Byul lingered there for a moment, savoring the feel of Yongsun's lips against hers. Her lips curved upwards in a soft smile, soon mirrored by Yong's own.

After a moment that stretched out into infinity, the older woman groaned and playfully pushed her away, the smile never leaving her face. "It’s a bit too early to be this greasy, Jagiya," she teased, crinkling her nose.

Byul chuckled, fully anticipating this reaction. "Oh, come on, Yong. It's your birthday. Indulge me.”

“Aigoo, this girl.” Yongsun rolled her eyes, all the words leaving contrasted by her body; hands gently caressing the rapper’s face; legs tightly wrapped around Byulyi’s torso. 

Byul grinned before leaning down to steal another kiss and bury her face in the crook of Yongsun's neck, breathing in her sweet scent. "My Ddun," she whispered, and playfully bit into the soft skin. An image flashed before her eyes and she started giggling quietly. “You’re getting closer to Sunhae’s age.”

“Aish…!”

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Later that day, after a warm and intimate celebration with her second family – Hyejinnie and Wheeinie, whom Yongsun always regarded as her babies, and of course, her other half Byulyi – Yongsun welcomed a few of her closest friends to her apartment for some drinks. It was a small gathering, just the way she liked it. They talked, laughed, and reminisced about old times. Byul was always by her side, watching her with a soft smile and placing a protective arm around her shoulder. 

Yongsun was really enjoying the little get together. It felt like a much needed break from their hectic schedules and a chance to finally catch up with the people she cared about most. They chatted about their lives and careers, sipping on drinks and nibbling on snacks that Yongsun had prepared earlier with the help of her sister. 

As the evening went on, the conversation turned to the topic on everyone's minds; the group of friends couldn't stop pestering Yongsun and Byulyi about their upcoming unit comeback. They were practically drooling to know the details, but the couple was playing hard to get.

“Come on, give us a hint!” Wheein whined, taking another sip of her beer.

“Unnies you are no fun,” Hyejin chimed in with an annoyed pout, “Stop teasing already!”

“We can’t ruin the surprise,” Yongsun said with a playful wink.

“All we can say is that it's going to be very shocking,” Byul added, “Something you wouldn’t expect from us.” 

Yonghee furrowed her brow as she turned to the mischievous duo. “Wait a minute, are you two planning on making some Fifty Shades of Grey type of music video?” she asked, a hint of fear in her voice. “Because I'm not sure I'm ready for that kind of visual assault.”

Yongsun and Byul burst out laughing. “Unnie, what the hell..?” Yong exclaimed, turning to her sister and playfully smacking her arm.

Amidst laughter, Byul jokingly reasoned, “We would have to work on our flexibility,” only to be the next receiver of her girlfriend’s arm attack.

“We're not shooting . We're just trying to make good music and entertain our fans.”

Yonghee rolled her eyes, “Thank goodness for that. I don't think I want to see my little sister doing anything too wild… I’ve seen enough living with you two.”

Byulyi took a deep breath and composed herself, speaking in a slightly more serious tone. “We really appreciate your support and trust us, it's going to be worth the wait.” She then paused for a moment before remembering something important she learned from her leader, “And please don't forget to stream our music when it's out.”

Sodam, who had been keeping a low profile in the tight-knit group, suddenly spoke up. “Of course we'll stream it! We're Mamamoo's biggest fans, after all!” The others laughed and teased the actress for being so quiet earlier, but she just smiled and shrugged. “I was just trying to keep an eye on Changsub over here,” she said, gesturing towards her friend who was now on his fourth drink.

Yong leaned forward, reaching across the table, her smile warm and genuine. With both hands she formed her signature big fingerhearts and held it out for Sodam. “Thank you, Sodamie. We're really touched.”

As the evening turned into night, Yongsun leaned against her girlfriend as she looked around the room, watching her friends laughing and chattering over drinks. Her gaze lingered on each face, taking in the sight of their smiles and the warmth in their eyes. She couldn't help but feel a little sentimental as she realized how much these people meant