Under the Mistletoe
Pairing: Bryce Lahela (M!MC) x Luna Auclair (F!OC)
Words: 2,274
Rating: General
Summary: Luna and Bryce spend some time with their friends Ethan and Hayley and the open heart gang in Boston.
A/N: I’ll be participating in the Holiday event for @choicesficwriterscreations as well as @choicesflashfics I used these prompts they’re going to appear in bold: “Have I told you how much I hate Christmas shopping?” / “You know, when you said ‘Christmas party,’ this isn’t what I was expecting.” / ”You’re lucky you’re cute.“
I used the prompt @choicesdecember2022 You & I
A few days earlier
Hayley
“Have I told you how much I hate Christmas shopping?” Ethan says carrying shopping bags.
I hope he won’t fall. I grin. It would be fun though. I could definitely steal a kiss in the snow.
”Come on grumpy face. Don’t leave me hanging. I want to get Luna something special. She and Bryce will only stay a couple of days before they go back to Hawaii, and I want this visit to feel special for them.“
I can see Ethan sigh.
”Alright, fine. But only because I like Luna.“ He smiles.
”You’re like her big brother, it’s so cute.“
I grin and together we walk through the snow, crunching under our soled boots. White air is coming out of our mouths like puffy clouds.
It’s a beautiful white Christmas in Boston. As Ethan and I go from store to store to find a nice gift for Luna. Bryce’s is already wrapped. But we’re still looking for something for Luna.
Ethan heard of this local artist who makes beautiful art pieces. From handmade jewelry to paintings, even little glass figurines.
There’s something for everyone.
We enter the shop and see a woman with dark toffee-colored curls held back by a purple headband standing in front of a sculpture.
She looks up when she sees us and smiles. Her big brown eyes sparkle with joy.
”I’ll be right with you. Just give me a second.“
Ethan and I nod and admire the craftsmanship she has on display.
I can see that Ethan is standing next to the jewelry cases.
”Something caught your eye?“
I ask him and he nods towards a moon necklace. I admire the pretty golden moon hanging on a dainty gold chain.
The artist just walks towards us as Ethan is about to ask a question.
The artist smiles at us.
”I’m Teresa. How can I help you?“
”We were interested in that necklace. You don’t do engravings by any chance, do you?“
Teresa nods.
”I do. I can do it by the end of the day. Would that work for you?“
Ethan and I nod.
”It’s for a friend of ours she’s expecting twins next year.“
”Oh wow that’s wonderful. I might have an idea in regards to the necklace.“
Ethan and I look at each other and just shrug. Then we nod at Teresa to go ahead.
”Why don’t you combine a silver and a gold moon necklace? That way you can write both names on separate necklaces.“
”That’s a wonderful idea.“ I nod enthusiastically.
”Alright, perfect. I’ll need the names of the twins and an address where I can deliver the present.“
We give Teresa the names.
”It’s Kehlani Mae and Alaia Rose.“
Teresa writes it down, we pay, and exit her shop. I look at Ethan and smile at him.
”This was the easiest Christmas purchase we ever made.“
We pass some Christmas carolers who sing jingle bells on the way to our apartment.
We need to get some last Christmas decorations done. Then later we’ll pick up Luna and Bryce from the airport.
I smile at Ethan. Snowflakes glisten in his dark hair.
It’s so beautiful to celebrate Christmas in Boston.
Luna
Ethan and Hayley picked us up from the airport. And we are on our way to their apartment.
Jenner nestled between us. I pet him and he leans into me.
Bryce just stares at me.
”Lunes kept asking if you guys will bring Jenner along. It’s like I don’t even exist anymore.“ He says and pouts like a three-year-old.
”Look at that Bryce got replaced by a dog. That’s truly precious.“ Ethan grins.
”Don’t worry B. We‘ll have plenty of snuggle time together.“
I grin and he smiles.
”Thank god I bought new earplugs. So go ahead and have fun.“
Ethan mutters.
”Aww Ethan, that's so cute of you.“
Hayley says and we all grin.
We arrive at Ethan and Hayley’s place and Ethan helps us with our suitcases. We rode the elevator to their place. As soon as they open the door we get greeted by our friends.
”Surprise.“
Bryce and I grin. Poor Ethan looks like he just got the scare of his life.
Sienna, Rafael, Elijah, Jackie, and Aurora stand there looking super festive in their ugly Christmas sweaters.
Ethan turns to Hayley as Bryce and I walk inside exchanging hugs and kisses.
“You know, when you said ‘Christmas party,’ this isn’t what I was expecting,” Ethan says.
Hayley smirks.
”I gave them a key. So that they could make this surprise happen.“
Ethan just nods.
We all laugh at that.
Four days later…
Bryce
It’s our last day in Boston before we have to fly back home to Hawaii tomorrow. It’s been a lot of fun. We’ve gone to the Christmas market, been in a snowball fight which I won fair and square. Had a competition for decorating gingerbread houses and made some snow angels.
Though the best part is right now. Spending time with our friends.
We’re all sitting, eating, and having a great time. With some festive Christmas music, Hayley put on.
The Christmas tree is decorated and glows. The presents have been put under the tree. It’s perfect.
Luna grins at me and points to her gingerbread man. The poor gingerbread man looks slightly disfigured as she’s dunking the gingerbread man in her hot cocoa, topped with whipped cream.
”Look at the drunk gingerbread man.“
”More like the gingerbread man enjoying his jacuzzi.“ I grin.
”Filled with cream.“
Everyone laughs.
”You guys are just weird.“ Jackie remarks.
Luna just grins at her while I pull her close.
”Are you ready to pop?“ Jackie asks.
Luna leans back in her chair.
”I still have 2 and a half months to go.“
Luna groans and looks at me while I’m enjoying some whiskey. Courtesy of Ethan getting out the good stuff.
”I had to pee five times last night because your kids decided to sit on my bladder last night.“
”Oh so they’re my kids now?“
Luna grins while I just smile and shake my head at her.
Jackie grins at Luna.
”You know that’s always something I liked about you, Luna. You don’t take Bryce’s bullshit. You serve it right up to him.“
”I have ovaries of steel. I wanted to say balls of steel, but that’ll offend Ethan’s poor sensibilities.“ She smirks and grins her blue-green eyes twinkling with mischief.
Ethan turns in Luna's direction.
”Excuse me?“ He exclaims while everyone else just laughs.
Luna smiles softly at Ethan.
”It’s okay for a man to be sensitive Ethan. We still love you. It doesn’t make you less of a man if you’re in tune with your emotions.“
Ethan stares at her and then just smiles and shakes his head at her.
Luna
Bryce and Ethan stand together talking, not realizing they‘re standing under a mistletoe.
I clear my throat and both guys look up.
Ethan raises an eyebrow. His blue eyes were eyeing me questioningly.
”Do you realize where you’re standing under?“
They both look up with horror.
”Dibs not it.“ Bryce says.
I grin, having the time of my life.
”Oh that won’t work here babe. Just give him a kiss.“
Everyone waits with bated breath.
”Why do I have to kiss him? Can’t he initiate the kiss? He’s the taller one.“
Bryce complains.
”I’m not letting you out of this one. You too Ramsey. Be a dear and give my very hot fiancé a kiss. It can be on the nose too. I won’t judge.“
Ethan just stares at her.
Bryce tries to back up.
”Dude no. Don’t listen to her. Don’t let her bully you into doing everything she tells you, just because she’s pregnant. Lu stop it.“
I laugh and wait for them to kiss.
Meanwhile, Ethan gives Bryce a kiss on his cheek. Thankfully Bryce hasn’t turned around. Otherwise, it would’ve been a kiss for the ages.
I capture the moment on my phone.
Bryce pouts, but soon he smiles again and tugs me towards him to give me a loud kiss.
”I can’t believe it. Your lips almost made contact with Ethan Ramsey.“
Bryce grins.
”Yeah. Yeah. Let’s go get some food and pretend this never happened.“
”Fat chance. I’ll be teasing you over this for a while.“
”Oh, shocker.“
I slap his ass.
Bryce looks shocked, but then he grins.
”You’re lucky you’re cute.“ B says while pulling me close. I grin and kiss him.
Bryce
Elijah and Aurora had to go because they were both on call. The hospital is short-staffed, and with other doctors being on vacation they volunteered to be on call if they were needed.
They both hugged me and Luna wishing us a merry Christmas.
So now it’s Ethan, Sienna, Hayley, Rafael, Luna, Jenner, and me.
We sat around the Christmas tree.
”Is it time to open presents? So freaking exciting.“ Lunes sits there looking super cute in her white cashmere dress and her hair pulled up in a bun.
Sienna grins looking eager to open some presents too.
”Anyone who says they don’t care about the presents is just lying.“ I comment earning a fist bump from Rafael.
Hayley grins.
”Trust me Hayley dragged me from store to store until we found the right gift.“
Hayley rolls her eyes.
”He’s lying through his teeth. He loved every second of it.“ Hayley grins.
I pick a dark green present and gently push it toward Ethan.
”You go first. Lunes and I both chose the present for you. Hope you’ll like it.“
Ethan eyes us as he gently opens the present.
”It’s nothing weird is it?“ He asks afraid, it’ll be some weird shit.
”It’s not sex toys. Just open it.“
”That makes me feel only slightly better.“ Ethan says.
He peels away the wrapping paper.
”Whiskey?“ He asks.
I grin.
”Read the label.“
He sighs but reads the label out loud.
”Only the best friends get promoted to godfather.“
He looks shocked and slightly uncomfortable by all the attention focused on him.
Sienna, Rafael, and Hayley lean closer to Ethan to read the label too.
Even Jenner leans into Ethan, thinking it might be treats for him. Sorry, buddy whiskey isn’t for dogs.
Sienna sniffles.
”That is so beautiful.“ She grabs a tissue.
”I don’t know what to say. I feel very honored. I’d love to be the twin's godfather.“
Ethan says and holds the whiskey bottle close. As if it’s his most prized possession.
”Thank you, I haven't expected this at all.“ He looks so touched as if he’s about to cry.
I smile and have tears in my eyes too. Luna leans into me and I snuggle her close.
Hayley clears her throat.
”I don’t know if we can top that. But Ethan and I got you two something.“
Hayley hands both of us a present.
I tear into mine and hold out two onesies.
When I see the onesies I smile.
One says ”If you think I’m good-looking you should see my dad“
The other says ”Best Daddy ever“
I look down and start to realize March is going to be here faster than we think. It’s all hitting me now. I’m going to be a dad in just 2 and half months. Holy shit.
That’s pretty scary, to be honest, but as I look around and see laughter and love in my friend's eyes and Luna who is so touched I know I can do this. Because I’m not alone.
Luna starts to cry and Sienna hands her the box of tissues. Luna takes one and daps at her eyes.
I am excited to see what Luna got from Ethan and Hayley.
She unwraps the present and sees a box that says Artemis. Must be some jewelry store.
She opens the box and gets out two necklaces.
One silver and one gold moon necklace. She stares at it and then gives it a closer look.
When she hands me the necklaces and starts to cry again I take a look.
The necklaces are engraved.
It’s the names we’ve chosen for the twins.
Kehlani Mae on the gold necklace and Alaia Rose on the silver necklace.
”We bought two pairs for both you and Bryce. In case you both wanted to wear them.“
Hayley says and hands me a golden-wrapped present too. I open it and find the same two necklaces as Luna does.
”Wow, guys. I don’t know what to say. You made this Christmas very special for both of us.“
Ethan and Hayley smile.
”Christmas lost its special side to me a long time ago … but you’ve brought some of that magic back.” Ethan says.
”Aww. We love you too Ethan.“ Luna says and hugs him. He endures it but smiles softly.
When Luna and Ethan break apart everyone else opens up their presents.
Sienna got some lush products she wanted. Hayley’s gift.
A red sweater for Sienna. A blue one for Hayley from Rafael.
Grinch socks for Ethan from me.
Luna and I got Sienna and Hayley matching bracelets with an engraved dolphin. They were both excited, to say the least.
Rafael got a colorful painting made by Luna with all the wonderful places in Brazil. So that he might miss his home less. He was very touched by the gesture.
On the next day, we hugged each other goodbye and boarded our flight back home to Honolulu.
All in all. We had a beautiful exchange of gifts. There were some tears and laughs, but we spent some wonderful days with our friends. Ones that we consider family.
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