A fluke had been plenty! There had been a kind of solace he could take in it having been an accident, just something nice that had happened coincidentally on his birthday.

The fact of the matter is, one way or another, all of this effort had been put forth, and who is he to rain on their parade? If they think he's done enough to deserve being spoiled... he's still not sure he believes it, but that belief on their part should be cherished. He wants to be able to protect those soft and fond looks being directed at him, so really, he should let them unfold the rest of their plans with as little fuss as he can manage.

He adjusts his hand under Kai's to tangle their fingers together, while his other hand reaches up to lightly, bashfully cover his mouth. "It means... a lot," he says, voice soft and words careful. "Thank you."