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It was midnight as the couple lay still in bed, resting after a couple of days of intense partying. A few days previously, it had been Johnny's birthday, and he used his status as leader of the Jellyfish Pirates to organise extravagant parties to celebrate.
And now, after the partying, first mate May and bounty hunter Bridget slept soundly, with the former holding her treasure close to her, arms wrapped around her upper torso, Bridget's body almost entirely enveloped by her larger lover. A comfortable embrace for both, a beautiful example of their love for each other.
However, this was an issue.
May had to escape this cozy predicament so she could sort things out for Bridget's birthday - the 26th of October, the day that lay ahead. She slowly and carefully reclaimed her left arm, which Bridget lay on peacefully. The subtle movements elicited a small squeak and some squirming from the sleepy girl, causing May to freeze in fear. She waited with baited breath until Bridget had settled back down before quietly leaving the bed.
She took a moment to look back at her girlfriend, taking in the sight of her slender body, soft yet strong. She hadn't bothered to wear proper clothes to bed (she was too tired to care) and so lay in one of May's shirts - it sat like a dress on her frame, hugging the shape of her body and framing it in a way that almost made May trip over as she made her way to the door and crept out.
She tiptoed along the corridors of the Mayship, her feet gliding across the cold, steel floor and made her way to the storage room; a large, bland room filled with supplies ranging from food to stolen goods. Hidden in the corner was a role of wrapping paper, some tape and a small box. She sat cross-legged in her black tank top and orange sport shorts, and got to work.
A few minutes later, she crept back towards the bedroom and slowly slunk through the door. She snuck over to Bridget's bedside table and placed the wrapped box down. Again, she stood for a second, enamoured not only by the radiant beauty in front of her, but ny her own fortune to be the one who got to live with her. She snapped out of her daydreaming, then carefully got back into bed, with one arm going under her girlfriend's neck and one around her estrogen-influenced waist, and quickly fell asleep.
As if she had never left.
A few hours of deep, refreshing sleep went by, filled with dreams of happiness. They all included Bridget, of course, and often romantic situations. These dreams slowly faded out as the sun rose, and she opened her eyes to see Bridget's beautiful face right in front of her, sound asleep. Her blonde hair was messy, looking like a bale of hay, and she had drooled slightly in her sleep, shown by a small wet mark on the pillow next to her mouth.
This silly combination made May let out a small giggle before she gently put a hand on her lover's cheek and stroked it with her thumb. This gentle, loving touch caused Bridget to make a small squeak before she stretched her limbs and opened her eyes, her azure whirlpools now revealed to the world.
The sight of May already put Bridget in a good mood, leaning forward for a kiss then pressing her entire body against her, the physical touch a source of comfort, warmth and joy. May wrapped her arms around her, grabbing her by the waist and holding tight as Bridget started to properly wake up from her deep slumber.
May reached around her girlfriend to the table, then brought the box to Bridget's face and lightly teased her with it. The girl gasped and grabbed it, her eyes sparkling with wonder and joy. May beamed at her and nodded, signaling that she could open the gift.
And she did just that.
She tore at the baby blue wrapping paper like a squirrel digging up a stash of food, then gently lifted the lid of the small, silver box, being careful not to damage this layer, a level of regard the paper could not be given.
Inside the box were two bracelets, both very similar; shiny silver beads threaded on expensive white silk, tied seamlessly. But the main focal point was the different charms on each. One had one half of a heart, coloured in sky blue, whilst the other had the other half of the heart, coloured in bright orange.
Bridget gently took them out of the box, rocking from side to side with joy. As she lifted them, magnets in the charms linked them together, forming a full heart, the colours of each half swirling with the other in a magical fashion.
She screamed with overwhelming joy as she watched it happen, wiggling in her lover's arms. She took the orange bracelet and put it on May's left wrist, and placed the blue one on her own right wrist.
Love bracelets.
She pressed herself against May again, wrapping her arms around her upper torso and cuddling her, which May gladly reciprocated.
"This is the best gift ever!" she proclaimed, "Thank youuu!"
"You're welcome, honey!" May replied.
Bridget let out a flurry of little squeaks, each one a release of the joy she felt today. May smiled at her.
"Let's have a day of just us," May proposed, "Doing whatever you want to do."
Bridget's eyes somehow opened wider, and she started squealing again. After a couple of minutes, she gave a short reply.
"Hugs!"
And so they lay in bed, holding each other tight, exchanging kisses and other loving touches.
"Happy Birthday, Bridget."