[OPEN; Party Post!] B-i-r-t-h-d-a-y boys in Ten Forward

[stark_spangled]

Steve's been spending a lot of time with Akito since he woke up. He feels responsible for the kid, even if the accident wasn't his fault. Since the knock to his head affected his memories, Steve kinda feels like the only guy on this ship who remembers who he is, and when the topic of a health care guardian came up with Dr. Crusher he seemed like the only real choice. Looking over his medical file a few days ago, he looked up and smiled.

"Hey, you've got the same birthday as my best friend," he had said.

Akito had just blinked at him. "I do?"

There was never much folding green* lying around back when he and Bucky were kids, so birthdays were usually marked by the usual pinch-to-grow-an-inch and a 'Happy Birthday, Punk,' and sometimes -- on good years -- a flat cake (because they were always out of baking soda) decorated with candy corn they'd saved from the last fall. He had frowned, realizing Akito and Bucky may have shared something else in common. Neither of them could remember ever having a birthday party.

So there's a cake in Ten Forward. A real one, with layers and frosting and 'Happy Birthday' scrawled across the top in icing. There are some balloons and music, and the bartender has helped out with punch and drinks and other snacks. Next to the cake there are a few wrapped presents. Hey, Steve got Natasha an alien space dog for her birthday; there's no way he was going to forget Bucky and Akito. Even if, to get them to come, he told Bucky the party was for Akito, and told Akito the party was for Bucky. Hey, it's the truth. Sort of.

It's not a huge party -- Steve wouldn't know the first thing about throwing one like that -- but it's festive and open to the whole room. Steve's friendly to everybody, helpful where he can be, and as long as everyone is on this ship he figures that makes them part of the same team. So come get a slice of cake.

(*slang for extra spending cash
ooc: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUCKY BARNES AND WANIJIMA AKITO!! As if Steve would forget. So this is set up party post style, where we'll have subheadings for various party activities, but if we forget anything fun or you have ideas to add in, start your own header threads! Then tag around wherever you like, using the subject line to say if you're OTA or locked to certain people like Steve, Akito, or Bucky. Steve would have made the invitation to the party public, so there's no need to worry about crashing. EVERYONE IS INVITED!)

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[bestpal]

Bucky gives her a short bow and takes her arm. This will be the first time he's danced in years, and he follows her towards the space for dancing as trusting as a puppy.

"I couldn't think of a better gift."

[whereishe]

Yuna smiled stopping when they were far enough of way from others so that they had enough space to dance. She wasn't sure what dances he knew so she let him place his hands where he wanted. One hand pressed against his shoulder while the other held on to his waist.

"I haven't danced with anyone before. I hope I'm doing this right." Yuna falls in step easily swaying her hips to the rhythm of the music.

[bestpal]

Bucky's body remember the movements of dance, even if his mind does not. His hands rest gently on her waist, careful not to squeeze with his metal one.

"You move well. You must dance on your own."

[whereishe]

Yuna laughed softly. "Yeah. I learned a little over a year or so ago. I would have concerts... This isn't really the same though."

It was nice having a partner, moving in step with someone following his lead as he guides her across the dance floor. She couldn't stop the excited smile that spread over her lips as they moved. She felt weightless her feet moving easily and without stepping once on his toes.

She glanced down making sure that she was doing it right before looking back up at Bucky.

[bestpal]

"Concerts." Bucky has been to a few, while on missions. Once, the music made him cry, he still does not know why because it had been a cheerful song. "Do. Do a lot of people come to yours?"

He moves with a surprisingly easy grace, and as they reach the edge of the dance floor, he puts both of his hands on her waist and lifts her up to spin her back into the center. "You are enjoying this."

[whereishe]

Yuna blushed slightly. "Yeah. I think everyone has a good time." She had been famous in Spria and while she was sure people enjoyed her songs she knew that they would probably come just for the chance to see her.

Her eyes widen as his hands firmly griped her waist and lift her into the air. Her hands lightly rest over his as a smile pulls at her lips. She giggled softly as her feet touched back towards the ground.

"I am." She didn't dance with others often. It was a different sort of thrill and she couldn't stop smiling.

[bestpal]

"I will come if you put on a concert onboard." He's noticed that the crew like to put on performances of their own in Ten Forward. "I would like to hear you."

There is a hint of warmth in the cool blue eyes as he settles her back down on the ground. He draws her hand up into the air to let her twirl, he remembers that girls like to spin. "Thank you for this birthday present."

[whereishe]

Yuna laughed as he spin her. Her feet lightly moving herself along the floor. She had thought to have a concert and supposed knowing at least one or two might show up that she would.

She shook her head slowly as she stepped back next to him. "Thank you for dancing with me. I hope you have a wonderful birthday."

[bestpal]

He bows, feeling much younger and lighter. "I am having one because of that dance." He steps through the dancers and quickly off the dancer floor before anyone else can ask him to dance. Once is enough, and he wants to remember it.

[whereishe]

Yuna bows in return tilting her head slightly with a wide breathless smile. It had been sometime since she felt this light and it was nice. "I'm glad." Her cheeks were a little flushed and Yuna felt giddy. It had been more fun than she thought.

Yuna followed him off the dance floor except that she stopped part way to look at the lovely birthday cake that was sitting at the table. It was too pretty to just walk past.