Billy Batson's Big Birthday Bash

[sayshazam]

If it had been anyone else Billy totally would have begged off hanging out with them after work that night. He had school the next day and was a little tired but he'd have to be mostly dead before he cancelled on his girlfriend. Even then he'd probably do his best to make it to her, especially with everything she was going through right now. She'd told him to just let himself into her place, which gave him a good idea of how she was feeling.

Sliding off Naga as he arrived at her apartment building he sent the polar bear dog off to do whatever it did when not hanging around with Billy. Eat fish and bother Ellie, probably. Izzy had a lot of black clothes and it turned out polar bear dog fur was kind of a pain to get off of fabric so he figured .

Heading up to her apartment he fought back a yawn as he adjusted his backpack. It wasn't even that late but maybe he could just crash at Izzy's place tonight and head straight to school from here. It would definitely save him some time.

Testing the door he found it unlocked and pushed it open. Anyone else he would have definitely said something about how dangerous it was but if someone broke into Izzy's apartment to rob her then they were totally the ones in danger.

"Babe, you in?" he called out, frowning when the lights weren't on. That didn't seem like a great thing, if she was here with the lights off. "I brought some food from work if you're hungry..."

[ooc: Tag Billy by shouting "surprise" at him or hit him up after that while he's wandering around the party. Feel free to tag each other too.]

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[seveninches]

Izzy doesn't know too much about what Billy's life had been like back home, besides the superhero stuff. She doesn't like the idea that his birthdays hadn't really been celebrated properly before, but at least she can make sure they do it right in Darrow. All of the people here came because they wanted to be part of this for him, even people she barely knows.

"Well, I hope you have fun. There's drinks and food and presents. And Magnus is here, but I'm pretty sure nothing is spiked."

Magnus has a history of putting spells on drinks at his own party, but he's kept his hands to himself at this one. She doesn't know whether it's out of respect for Billy or because he's still tiptoeing around her a little, but either way it works.

[sayshazam]

"People brought presents?"

Billy wasn't stupid, he knew that people did that at birthday parties, but he never really had that happen for him. Sure some of the foster families got him stuff but it was all generic and he could tell it was meant for all the kids to play with. Actual friends bringing actual presents just for him was kind of a novelty.

"And Magnus knows I'd throw him out if he messed with the party," he said. Mostly because it would probably piss Izzy off and she didn't need that right now. "This is... this is the most amazing birthday ever. You're amazing, you know that?"

[seveninches]

"It is your birthday." She points at a small table in the corner where a few presents have been piled. It's not a grand stack or anything but apparently it's more than he's ever had back home. She makes a note to make sure she does special things like this for him more often. Billy has always gone out of his way to make sure Isabelle feels special; she wants more than anything to return the favour.

"It was nothing," she tells him, though the smile she gives him is more real than any she's managed to summon in the past couple weeks. "Really, just have fun." She's managed to get as many people here as she could, and even if it's nothing crazy, it's shaping up to be a pretty good party. Even Alec is here, for which Isabelle is grateful. He seems to be taking things harder than her, but then, that's Alec. She half expected him not to come, and she's glad to see him out and about in a manner that's not hunting.

Still, today is about Billy, not Lightwood drama. Isabelle pulls Billy a little closer, presses a kiss to his lips. "Happy birthday, Billy."

[sayshazam]

"Yeah, it's just... yeah," Billy said, grinning a bit. This was the first time in a long time that he'd actually had something on his birthday to look forward to. Even if he didn't actually know that it was happening. If he actually knew about the party he probably wouldn't have been excited about it but he actually liked it. Sometimes Izzy was scary smart about stuff. And she did this all for him. It wasn't the type of party she would have liked, really, and he wouldn't have even cared if she didn't do anything at all. But even with everything she put this together.

"I- this is the best birthday I've ever had," he told her as he kissed her back. There was a sort of electric thrill he felt whenever they were kissed, even if it wasn't a super crazy, totally hot passionate kiss. Just normal kisses with Izzy were amazing. "So if it's my birthday can I ask for even more kisses later?"

[seveninches]

"I'm glad," she says, kissing him again just to watch the way he brightened. Isabelle loves kissing Billy because he always makes her feel like it's something special, even if they do it all the time. They've been doing this a while now, but she doesn't think she'll ever get tired of it. It's all a new sort of thing for Isabelle because normally she is so tired of it by now, but that's what makes Billy so different.

Isabelle smiles at him, a slow curve of her lips. It's a practised move, but she is genuinely happy. Maybe not all the way happy, but she's pleased that he's enjoying himself and she is glad that they're doing this, that she's got people in her apartment for an actual party instead of a pity party. "As many as you want," she tells him. "I have a present for you upstairs, too. And then whatever else you want to do."

[sayshazam]

When she kissed him again Billy felt that crazy-weird flutter in his stomach that he only got around Izzy. It was like when he became Shazam, only better. Billy would almost say it made him giddy but he was way too cool to actually be "giddy".

"Is it super dumb if I say your kisses are better than magic? Because they are totally better than magic," he said, trying to keep his hands from wandering too much. It was hard because Izzy was... well she was Izzy but they were at a party with a bunch of friends so he needed to behave.

"And I definitely want more kisses after my present," he said, leaning in just a bit to kiss behind her ear. "Then sex. Wait... that sounded super lame. Do over. I want you. I just... I want to be with you all night and wake up next to you and hold you while we sleep and I know I'm a totally a huge dork for saying that but it's all true."

[Somehow this notif got lost in my emails and I am so, SO sorry that I didn't notice until now!]