#fluffy self cember

[darkdevasofdestruction]

Day 6 : Comfort - 2P!Canada/James Williams

"What? You're lying! How can you be together with James for almost 2 years and not have some fun with him? I mean, he's so hot! What's stopping you?" my friend asked, looking at me with a horrified look.

"Uhm...I just never really thought about it, I guess." I look away, uncomfortably shuffling on my feet, taking another sip of my hot chocolate.

"Girl, listen. Boys are boys and boys get bored. Next thing you know, you'll become the side chick while he goes behind your back with some slut. I say you show him some affection and stop being so cold, or you're gonna lose him. Hell, if you're tired of him, just let me get him-" she kept ranting, but I tsked in annoyance and got up, ready to leave the cafe, putting the money on the table.

"Yeah, sure, whatever. See you later." I shrugged, rushing out into the whipping cold, warming my hands with the hot chocolate cup, my mind filled up with so many toxic things swarming and eroding my sanity.

I sigh and get a book to read in bed, from one of my favourite authors, Steve Cavanagh, but despite how exciting this book was, I just couldn't concentrate at all on the words imprinted on the paper, but on the ones tearing apart my brain.

He won't leave me, will he?

I mean, if he was annoyed by something, he'd tell me directly, right?

Actually...He's one to avoid confrontation and let things go away by themselves.

I'm not cold with him, am I?

Who am I kidding, I've been called our for being cold, even when I wasn't trying to.

He wouldn't get bored of me, would he?

He promised he wouldn't...

But so did others, and they lied, even while "comforting" me, they lied.

Everybody lies.

I had no idea how much time passed until the door to my room opened and James got in as nonchalantly as ever, his shades still on.

"Hey, Maple, I brought food-...Are you okay, chickadee? Why are you crying?" he put his suglasses on his head as he raised an eyebrow in genuine confusion and concern.

"I'm not crying, what do you mean?" I furrowed my brows, not understanding what he was talking about.

"Really? Then, did it rain in the room?" he put the bag down, sitting on the bed next to me, wiping away the tears I had no idea I cried, his hands lingering on my face, his violet eyes looking into my dark ones with certain soft look that I always see when he looks at me. "Talk to me, chickadee. What's bothering you?" his voice was calm and warm, but I could feel he was panicking.

"I don't really know...I didn't even realise I was crying. I just...I don't know...I...I don't know..." I bit my lip, looking down at my lap.

"Something is definitely eating you away...Do you trust me, Kat?" he asked all of a sudden, which made me gasp and look up at him confused.

"Of course I trust you! What's that question?!" I asked, a little annoyed.

"Then please talk to me. I know I'm nkt the best at communicating, especially with how I grew up, but I want you...Us to be okay." it was a bit difficul for him to say that out loud, but I could feel he was meaning it whole-heartedly, which made me sigh, my bottom lip quivering a bit.

"I...I...Just...Went out with the wrong person, I guess...And uhm...She just...Said some things to me...That kinda hit my sensitive spots." I managed to say.

"What did she say, Maple? Did she make you feel insecure?" he asked, making me nod slightly.

"She...She said that...Well...It's pretty silly, I guess..." I stop for a bit, as James held my hands in a way to encourage me to speak. "She...Said you'll get bored of me soon." I whispered, hanging my head even lower.

"Why the...Why would she say something like that? She doesn't know us or our relationship, so her opinions are pretty shit." I could feel he tried not to swear around me, despite being very irked by this, since he knows I'm not a fan of swearing.

"Because...Because...We didn't...Y'know...That..." I wasn't sure if my voice was audible or not, but by the aggravated sigh from James, I could guess he understood me.

"Some people should really keep their opinions to themselves. Do me a favour and stop hanging out with idiots like this bi-...Ahem, chick. They're just jealous on you since you're smart and beautiful and they'll never be like you." he shrugged, raising my face up to look at him.

"I don't know...Everyone around me keeps saying the same things lver and over...And over again...It's kinda hard not to think about it. Even my parents keep pestering me about it. It's a nightmare..." I cover my face with my hands, trying my best not to show that tears were threatening to fall again.

"Maple, look at me, please. Listen to me. You and I are the only ones who can have a say in our relationship, not the rest of the world, okay? It's only you and I against the world, just as it's always been. I would never leave you for something like this. I love you, chickadee. I know I don't say it often, but I do. For me, every little bit of affection you show me means the world. And Kat, I have never felt better than when I had your arms around me." his words were like honey to me, easing away any pain that my heart held at some point, or any doubt that my mind was harbouring.

I threw my arms around James' neck and climbed on his lap, just feeling his heartbeat against my chest as I managed to calm down and think more clear, thanking him repeatedly, in a whispered voice.

"So...What did you bring to eat?" I leaned back to look at him with a soft smile on my face.

"All the best stuff, of course." he chuckled lightly as we got the bag from the table to eat the awesome prosciutto and bacon sandwiches with melted cheese from the corner shop.

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About self-cember...

Kinda gave up on keeping up with it, I thought it'll end up that way but it's ok, maybe I'll write self-indulgent things sometime later. Should go back to some requests. Thank you for bearing with my poorly written self inserts. Thanks for anyone who took their time to read these!

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Day 17 : Fireworks - Gambit/ Remy LeBeau

“I can’t believe it...I can’t believe the Professor...” I sighed, walking with my hands in my pocket, looking down, completely down in the dumps. “But chérie, I don’t see what’s so bad about this? It’s not too cold, and we’re together, right?” Gambit chuckled, nudging me with his elbow, trying to cheer em up. “But...Come on, Remy, it’s not fair...It’s really not. I’m very upset.” I pouted, looking slightly away from him. “Hmmm~? Why is that, chère? Aren’t you happy to spend time with me?” he teased further, but I merely shook my head. “Look...You don’t know this. I didn’t want to tell you ‘cause it wasn’t exactly important or anything...It’s just...” I stopped in my tracks, but I was a bit timid to continue. “You know you can tell me anything, yes, darling?” he got in front of me, putting his hands on my shoulder. “I...I went to the Professor to practically beg him to make sure the 2 of us are free for the Holidays...And yet, here we are, on a last minute notice, on a mission so far away from home. What’s festive in that?!” I looked up at him a bit disappointed, but I could see his gaze getting softer as a smile grew on his face. “Awww, chérie, you’re such a lovely lady, mon amour. Going through all the trouble just to spend time with little old me? You’re so adorable, my little Kitten.” he raised my chin to gaze at me with such a tender look. “It’s no big deal, Remy. Really. It’s just...It’s our first holidays spent together and...I just wanted to make it really cute and meaningful. And it’s all gone down the drain.” I shrugged maybe a bit too over dramatically since it made Gambit coo at how weirdly cute I was, or something like that. “See, mon lapin? You are such a sweetheart, that I can’t take all this sugar. Besides, it’s worth anything as long as I’m with you, so there’s no need to get upset, amour.” he stared playing with a strand of my hair, smirking down at me, seemingly touched by my intention. “But Remy...! What about drinking hot chocolate at home, cuddled together in front of the fireplace? Or watching movies and listening to carols? Or...Or...Or dancing in the snow and watching the fireworks? Or decorating the house and Christmas Tree and admiring the pretty fairy lights?” I asked more and more, but he shut me up with a light kiss, before twirling me around a bit, then pulling me close to his chest. “Is that what you want, cherie? Because, as far as I know, the Professor won’t know whether or how much we slacked off, right~?” he winked at me, kissing my forehead, walking me to a clearing, where he put me closer to him and told me to watch the sky. “If my darling wanted so much to spend time with me, how can I not try to make her happy?” 

As he said that, he took out his cards and started throwing them to the sky, exploding them all at the same time, in different sequences, one by one and so on, making beautiful fireworks across the dark blue sky, as it started to snow with big snowflakes that sewed themselves into our red hair.

“Well...This is much better than I expected, to say the least, with a lack of better words since I’m in shock and awe, Remy.” I smiled tenderly as I put my arm around him, feeling so warm and filled with happiness. “Anything for you, mon coeur. Maybe it’s not the ideal holiday, but we can improvise and make the best out of it, right, dear~?” he chuckled, nudging me again. “Oh, you Ragin’ Cajun, you’re impossible. I love you.” I laughed at him, as he followed my action. “Oui, je sais. Et je t’aime trop aussi, Mignonette~.” he spoke in his beautiful French accent, making my heart melt completely.

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Day 29 : Gift - Tanaka Gundham

“Gundham, dear, could you pass me the syringe, please?” I ask my boyfriend, as I hold the puppy to finish the treatment. “Here.” he handed me the syringe as he took the ointment for a kitten’s wound. “Okay, that’s it! Another successful day! Thank you for today, Gundham! I always love having you around the clinic.” I hug him tightly as I closed the clinic for the day. “The Lord of Darkness is grateful to have the Kitsune Queen’s appreciations!” he laughed in his usual low voice, making me kiss him for being adorable. “We should go back home now, I’m tired.” I go to the changing room to get back in my casual clothes, and when I was back, Gundham seemed more excited than usual. “Let’s go back to our Empire of Evil and conquer the world!” he put his arm around my waist as we walk back home together.

There, we ate some take out together, but before I could get up and go in bed to relax, Gundham stops me.

“My dear Black Kitten has been working so hard to make sure the Army of Death stays healthy and safe, so I thought I would surprise her with a little magic spell of Happiness!” he began, but a grin made its way on my face and I kissed him tenderly, making him stutter and blush furiously. “But Gundham, dear, any time I see you I’m happy!” I explain, making him stumble even more with his words, hiding his face with the purple scarf. “I-...Uh...W-We-Well...” he muttered, barely above a whisper. “A-As I was s-saying! As the Dark Lord of Fire and Ice, I decided to hear to your concerns!” he continued, making me tilt my head in confusion. “What concerns are you talking about?” I ask, oblivious. “Your wish to create an Army of Infernal Demons together in this place, of course! However, the summoning space is much too small to have more spellcasters than the Dark Devas of Destructions, so we can’t afford more to gather more...” he began, making my mouth open slightly in realisation. “Ah...Yeahh...I did mention I wanted a puppy...A more...But I settled with the animals at the clinic since I don’t want the puppies to suffer from loneliness and neglect since we wouldn’t have much time to spend with them. What about it?” I inquire again, my eyes wide with curiosity. “I...I decided to recreate your Mother’s spell of summoning a Sloth stuffed minion from Hell, but instead of the Sloth that you treasure so much, I conjured another being that would mimic your soul! Lo’ and Behold, the Kitsune of the Fire Realm!” his voice thundered through the room with a dark glee, as he took the fox plushie from his bag and handed it to me, with a prideful smirk on his face. “Oh...My...GOODNESS! It’s SO beautiful! Thank you so much, Gundham, I love her! I will sleep cuddled with her every night, I’m sure she’ll bring me only the best of dreams!” I squeal in happiness, making him chuckle in pride...Until he stopped abruptly. “Wait. What about me?” he asked, his usually pale face getting even whiter, his boastful facade falling. “What do you mean?” I ask in complete confusion. “Won’t you...Uhhh...Cuddle with me anymore?” he mutters softly, blushing terrible, looking down as he fiddled with his fingers. “Awwww, was that what you thought? Of course I would cuddle with you as well, Gundham! You are always my priority!” I grin up at him, hugging him tightly and nuzzling my face in his chest, like a kitten would. “That’s...That’s good. Thank you, Kat.” he nodded, putting his arms around me and resting his chin on the top of my head. “Don’t thank me, Gundham, you have nothing to thank me for. I love you.” I confess, my voice tender and loving. “I love you as well, my dear Kat.” he says in his lovely, velvety voice.

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Day 26 : Lap - Shigaraki Tomura

“Player 2, come over right now. Code red, urgent. Hurry.”  Tomura called me, his voice dripping with urgency, before he hung up, as I sighed, going back to my  home.

Taking off my shoes, I put my coat in the hanger and go to my room, seeing Tomura playing on his-...Well, MY PS4, that he seemingly claimed.

Code Red...Urgent...

It just means that he can’t pass a level at a video game and he’s getting frustrated. He wants me to either pass him the level, or stay with him to bring him luck.

“What game is it this time, love?” I ask, getting next to him in bed, stopping him from scratching his face. “Corpse Party : Blood Drive...” he muttered, and it was only then that I realised that he wasn’t playing on the PS4, but he connected my PS Vita to the projector to make the screen look as big as the the assigned place on the white wall, and the amazing 3D music and sounds echoed throughout the room realistically, thanks to the high tech speakers. “Oh, is this a Christmas present? Us, playing horror games together? You know how much I love them!” I grin, throwing my arms around his neck, falling on his lap and kissing him. “Whatever...Pass me from this place, it’s pissing me off.” he grumbled, taking a strand of hair and carefully placing it behind my ear. “You got it!” I snatch the Vita from his hand and rest my back against his chest, as he nuzzled my cheek with his nose, hugging me tightly. “You smell nice...Chocolate?” he mutters as he tugs at my blouse and kisses my shoulder. “Yeah, it’s my shower gel. It’s my favourite.” I chuckle, tilting my head to the side instinctively. “Mine too.”  his grip tightened slightly, moving his kisses to my neck.

Since he was obviously in his own world, I took the speakers remote and got the volume all the way up, then proceeded to a Bad Ending, making Ayumi’s pitch shriek sound throughout the room, making him jump in fright and surprise.

“What the hell, Katrina!” Tomura scowls, glaring at me as if I offended all his Gods. “I was just kidding around, oops!” I giggled, poking his cheek, as he slapped away my hand, pouting. “You’re so adorable, Ten-chan~!” I put my arms around him, making him fall down on the bed, as I kissed him, still giggling. “You’re such a bother, Kat...” he looked at me extremely done with life, but I could only shake my head. “Don’t say that, darling. After all, who’s gonna pass you at Horror Games when you’re too scared to play by yourself~?” I tease him, his pale face getting slightly rosy. “I’ll delete it. No more horror stuff.” he grumbled, rolling his eyes.

I get up straddling his lap, putting my hands over his, intertwining our fingers together above his head, as I lean my face down to his, our lips brushing closely.

“That’d be no fun...Ten-chan~. I’m sure you like calling me just to keep me close under the pretext of passing you at games.” I smirk down at him, my eyes narrowing in amusement. “You knew...? Why didn’t you say something!”  he scowled once again, looking away. “Because you’re simply too adorable. And I treasure the days when we can spend time together. Don’t you?” I grin, kissing him tenderly. “...Shut up.” he scoffed, glaring at me, but there was no harshness nor ill-will. “See~! You like it. You’re so cute when you get flustered!” I smirk, getting up and taking the PS Vita back, “What...? What are you doing...?” his eyes widen as he get up, completely confused. “Passing you through this part, of course! Now stay calm and enjoy the run. This is one of the best parts, so enjoy~!” I grinned, getting completely caught up with the plot game. “Urgh...Whatever...” he huffed in annoyance, resting his chin on the top of my head and holding me to his chest, as he let the game take over him as well. “Stupid Nakashima.” he scoffed in a voice barely above a whisper. “Completely agree.” I chuckle in amusement, agreeing with him.

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Day 24 : Christmas Eve - Seto Kaiba

I haven’t been able to post properly for this because I was out with my family for Christmas meals with the relatives ( What a time to be alive x At least managed to catch up on some games and books <3 )

“Okay, Mokie, I will raise you up on my shoulders and you put on the Blue Eyes White Dragon uh...Star...Ornament...Thingy...On top of the Christmas Tree, okay? And then we gotta hurry and see how the cookies are doing. Seto’s gonna be home soon.” I explain, as I helped Mokuba on my shoulders, and he put the ornament on the Tree’s peak. “Woaw, it looks so cool! I bet nii-san’s gonna love it!” he cheered as he got down and we rushed to the kitchen. “Smells so goooood!! Can we eat it now?!” he asked excitedly, but I only chuckled, shaking my head as I take out the last tray of cookies, putting them on the table, carefully placing each of them on plates. “Yeah, they smell amazing, but they’re much too hot to eat now.” I tell him, patting his head, then clap my hands together, smiling in happiness. “Well, we’re done with the Christmas preps! Okay, Mokie, we can change in PJs now and go back to the living room and watch movies until he comes, okay?” I wink at him, but he said nothing, already bolting off to change in more comfortable clothes and so did I.

We grabbed the fluffy blankets and pillows and went to the living room, making ourselves comfortable on the couch and put on various Disney movies, beginning with 101 Dalmatians and then Hercules, but at the middle of the movie, we heard footsteps and looking back, we see Seto standing behind the couch, looking with wide eyes at the decorated living room, and the huge tree filled with decorations and gifts underneath.

“What’s...This?” he asks in a low voice, still not over his shock. “Surprise! Happy Christmas, Seto!” I jump over the couch and hug him tightly. “Nii-san, Merry Christmas!” he cheers, hugging his brother’s leg. “Christmas...?” he asked, still out of it. “Don’t tell me you worked so much you forgot it’s Christmas! Seto, you promised you’d take it easy and take care of yourself more.” I pouted, looking up at him. “I guess I last track of time and forgot completely what day is today.” he muttered, with a small scowl on his face, before he huffed in amusement. “Anyhow, you two did a great job at making this place look...Uhmm...” he thought of something, but something was stopping him from saying it. “Like...Home...?” I asked softly, and he only nodded. “Yeah.” he muttered, putting his arms around both of us. “Well, what are you waiting for? Go get changed and let’s watch some quality movies! When you get back, we have cookies and hot chocolate, so hurry!” I kiss his cheek, pushing him forward.

It didn’t take long or him to come back and get on the couch with us, putting Mokuba in the middle and cuddling together with me, but not before scoffing slightly and blushing. “Why are we watching these things?” he muttered, but I knew it was just the facade that he sometimes forgets to take off when he’s around us. “But Seto, everyone loves Disney! Just relax and enjoy the cookies!” I smile at him, handing him the plate with the cookies. “Was that decoration on top of the Tree really necessary?” he asked in a whisper, making me chuckle at him. “You love BEWD so much that I couldn’t resist. Besides, you’re adorable to tease!” I stifle a giggle, kissing his cheek once again. “How crude...” he rolled his eyes, but took the cookies, his eyes widening slightly. “These...Are very good. You made them?” he asked, looking up at me. “You bet we did.” I winked, grinning at him. “Someone has to put you into a festive mood, right? Otherwise, you’ll forget even your own birthday...Not that it hasn’t happened before. You’re either overworking or overly indulging in your fantasies, which makes you sometimes forget that you live in the present.” he appeared surprised by my comment for a while, but he nodded silently, obviously knowing I was saying the truth. “I see...Then, next we should watch Mulan and Tangled.” he stated, already searching for them. “Aww, I can’t wait! Those are my favourite Disney Princess movies, along with Beauty and the Beast!” I clap my hands excitedly, but I was shushed gently. “Hmm...?” I tilt my head in confusion. “Mokuba fell asleep.” Seto chuckled quietly, leaning back on the couch, his arm around my shoulder. “Oh! I guess he worked himself too hard for this. Guess we will leave the gift opening for tomorrow.” I stifle a chuckle, looking down at the kid. “Wait here. I’ll tuck him in and we can continue this.” he got up, carrying Mokuba to his room, before getting back and cuddling with me on the couch, watching Tangled. “I really hope you get to de-stress and relax a bit during these Christmas days. Even if it’s just a pretext to take it easy.” I rake my fingers through his chestnut hair softly, as he cuddled to my chest, but after a few moments of silence, he pushed himself up, resting on one arm, while he used the other hand to brush his fingers on my cheek, his expression soft, smiling. “You always worry so much about me and my well-being...And yet, I seem to take everything for granted and forget myself in my work and even my own world of success. Thank you for putting up with me and not giving up on me. You’re the one who keeps me grounded and reminds me that I’m human and still alive, that I feel, and I’m not just some robot who greeds success. Thank you, Katrina, and...I love you. I know I should say it more often, you deserve to hear it much more often.” he speaks his heart out, for the first time in a long time, allowing himself vulnerability. “Darling, don’t be so hard on yourself. You don’t have to say it often for me to know that you mean it. It’s the feeling and actions that count, not the words. And besides, everyone needs an emotional support, and if I can be that for you, then I’m very happy.” I kiss him tenderly, before guiding him gently to use my chest as a pillow, stroking his hair, trying to get him to relax. “You’re too good for me.” he muttered, seemingly drowsy. “You can sleep if you feel like it. You must be tired from everything you’ve been doing all this time. You deserve to rest, sweetheart... I love you.” I hum in glee, holding him close to me. “Happy Christmas, Kat.” he muttered quietly, sighing in content. “Happy Christmas, Seto. I hope you are happy.” I reply softly. “With you, I am.” was his last reply before a comfortable silence took over, letting the movie continue peacefully.

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Day 28 : Crush - Shinsou Hitoshi

Ever since 2nd grade started, Shinsou was allowed to get into my class, class 1-A, Hero class. Well, by the time he got in, we were 2-A. Him and I became even better friends over the years, working as side kicks for hero agencies, becoming real Pro-Heroes...

But he sometimes he seemed...Off, as if somehow zoned out, and it was rather concerning, as if he was zoning off or something, so I thought I’d try to clear things up and help him get better. I suppose the constant pressure and stress really took its toll on him.

And so, I planned out a hanging out at his favourite cat cafe, and now here we were, kittens climbing all over us, wanting to be played with and stroked.

“Thanks for inviting me here. It sure has been a while since I was able to relax and take it easy.” he smiles softly, letting a kitten climb up his back, playing with his beautiful lavender hair. “Don’t thank me, you deserve relaxing every once in a while. Besides...I’m rather worried about you. You seem so exhausted all the time...I wanted to make sure you take care of yourself.” I confess, watching him as his eyes widened and his cheeks reddened slightly. “I...Uh...Well, thank you for worrying about me.” his voice was even softer, barely audible. “What are you thinking of, Hitoshi? Are you sure you’re alright?” I asked in concern, getting slightly closer to him. “Look, uh...It’s just...I’ve been meaning to tell you something for a while now, but I didn’t have the courage for that. However, seeing you all this time, so mature and confident...Well...I s’ppose I decided it was time to grow up too and face things with my head up.” he sighed, raising his head and finally looking me in the eyes for the first time today. “I like this change, you’re taking care of yourself better and maturing! That’s great progress, I’m proud of you!” I grinned clapping my hands together. “So what is it that you’ve been meaning to tell me?” I continue, trying to encourage him to speak up. “Uh...Okay, what’s the worst thing that could happen...Promise not to hate me after this?” he asks, scratching the back of his neck, looking away with a slight pout. “It’s embarrassing enough talking about it...” he muttered in a lower voice. “Of course I won’t hate you! I promise. No matter what to say, you’re still going to be my friend, okay? So please don’t be afraid to tell me anything.” I give him an encouraging smile, which seemed to ease him a little. “If you say so...Well...I’ve been having a crush on you since a bit after the Sports Festival in our 1st year at U.A., but I didn’t feel like I was mature enough to be worthy of your love and respect. All these years I’ve been driven by that and the will to be seen as a Pro-Hero...But...I guess I was so happy being your friend, that I got too cowardly to confess.” he explained, looking down with a smile, yet his face became even rosier. “...! But...That’s very beautiful, Hitoshi. I...Never imagined that I would be lucky enough to have you crushing on me. It’s the best thing I’ve heard since Hawks employed me as a proper Pro-Hero and not just a side-kick. So...I would love to be your girlfriend!” I grinned at him, and it seemed like a wave of relief took over us completely and we were both able to visibly relax, leaning back on the couch and looking at each other with a soft smile as kitties kept swarming around us. “That...Was easier than I imagined. Hmm...This makes me very happy. I’m really happy that you want to be my girlfriend.” he hummed in happiness as he stroked a strand of my hair, kissing it. “So...Around the Sport festival, huh?...It funny ‘cause I’ve been having a crush on you from about the same time. Isn’t it cute?” I grinned at him, holding his hand. “Huh. Really? That’s...So weird to imagine. But I like it. Makes me feel good. I’m really glad you helped me gain courage to confess. Best thing I’ve done in a long while.” he hums in amusement, playing with a kitten. “The Christmas vibe is really magical.” I chuckled, taking off the kitten from Hitoshi’s hair, scratching her ears. “Wanna adopt this little baby?” I grinned up at him enthusiastically. “Sounds good to me. What should we name her?” Shinsou asked, and thinking it over at the beautiful grey fluffy baby, I get an idea. “How about Tsuki?” I asked, excitedly. “Tsuki? Yeah, I like that, sounds good. Tsuki. What a little angel. Do you like that, Tsuki?” he asked, cuddling with her, as her very soft and tiny ‘Meow’ was heard, making us ‘Awww’ loudly, our hearts melting completely.

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Day 25 : Family - Aizawa Shouta

“Since when did we become parents, Shouta? It’s like...One year ago, we were only kitty parents, and now...We have 3 kids. How did this happen?” I chuckle, still shocked at the realisation of that, as we carried the large bags back home. “Dont...Remind me...” he sighed, completely done with life. “Well...They at least are going to be happy. Christmas is a family holiday. It’s the least we can do. And besides, it’s gonna be fun, right? We don’t want kids of our own, but having them as our kids is definitely refreshing, right? It brings a  certain...New vibe to the Holiday.” I grinned at him, and he only nodded slightly. “Think they’re gonna like these?” he murmured under his breath, making me gush at how soft he was being. “Of course they would! It’s about the sentiment, anyways, so who cares? They’re all mature kids! And...And this is Eri’s first Christmas, so everything is new for her. She’s gonna LOVE it, I assure you!” I encourage him, and it seemed to work. “Can’t believe we got different wrapping paper for everyone.” he chuckled lowly, making me wink at him. “Shinsou’s gonna appreciate the kitty wrapping. And Eri will adore the Unicorn one. I, however, am gonna have a blast wrapping everything.” I speak confidently. “Then, you go ahead and wrap them up while I prepare everything else. They’ll be distracted by the cat anyways.” he shrugged passively.

When we got home, we made sure not to do any noise as I ran to our shared room and started wrapping up everything and writing everyone’s names on their respective gifts, while Shouta was in the kitchen, preparing hot chocolate in cookies.

Unicorn wrapping for Eri, Kitty wrapping for Shinsou, Stars for Mirio, more Kitties for Shouta, Fireworks for Hizashi...And of course, to make it all credible, I had to wrap my own gift too, and I chose a Reindeer wrapping.

It took quite a while, with all the gifts piled up, so after I was done, I called Shouta to make sure everyone was busy, giving them the cue to know what was going on and help surprise Eri, so I and Shouta could carry all the presents and put them under the tree, so when the little girl sees them...Well, her reaction is going to be priceless.

After we were done with everything, I got 4 pairs of Reindeer horns to put on my head, Shinsou’s, Hizashi’s and Mirio’s, while for Shouta...He was going to BE Santa! And Eri, who is a Princess, had to have a cute little tiara!

As the little girl was extremely curious, despite her shyness caused by trauma, she found out the gifts and gasped rather loudly, calling out for everyone in the kitchen, as Shouta was dressed up as Santa, pretending to put the gifts under the tree. “Ahhh! Kitty! Kitty! Santa is here! Come, quickly!” Eri squealed excitedly from the living-room, as I could barely stifle my giggles. “How did you manage to get him into a Santa suit? Oh, never mind, I’m afraid I won’t stop laughing when I see him!” Hizashi was barely able to hide his laughing. “I can’t call him Aizawa-sensei after this...” Shinsou smirked in amusement, making Mirio agree with him with a wide grin. “Let’s not make Santazawa wait any longer!” Mirio laughs briefly, going ahead of us, as we follow his lead. “Awww, Eri, look how many gifts! You must have been such a good girl!” I clapped my hands together with a huge smile as I urge everyone to sit on the ground, as Eri sat on Shouta’s lap, with literal sparkles in her eyes. “Yes, Princess Eri has been a very good girl. Would you like to give everyone their gifts?” Aizawa asked in a rough, seemingly older voice, which took everything from us not to laugh at. “Yes, please! Can I really do that?!” she gleemed up at him. “Of course! After all, you’ve been the nicest child this year!” he nodded, trying to sound older than he was. “Awww! Such a cute kitty wrapping! Who is this for?” she asked, holding a purple gift. “This one is for Hi-To-Shi.” he showed her the letters on the box, trying to get her familiarised with them. “Oh, Big Brother Hitoshi! Here, this is for you!” she grinned as she gave him the gift, and he blushed from all the attention as he was expected to open it. “W-Woaw...Thank you, Santa. It’s very nice.” he looked away, yet the smile on his face was obvious. “Next one, is for...Hi-Za-Shi.” Shouta gave her the gift, as she carried it in her little hands. “Here, Uncle Hizashi! For you!” she gave him the gift, as he grinned so widely kissing her forehead as he took the present from her. “Thank you, Eri, dear. And thank you...Santa.” he bit his lip, trying not to laugh. “And this...For Mi-Ri-O.” Shouta continued with Mirio, then myself, his own gift he left out, and then, of course... “And this...For the Little Princess Eri.”  “Ah! Me?! Really?!” she squealed, thrilled, as she unwrapped the wrapper and when she opened it, she found a Princess dress. “Eeek! No way! Oh my God, Santa, you’re the best!!” she jump-hugged Santazawa. “Can I go try it on? Pleaseeeeee?!” she jumped up and down repeatedly. “Of course you can, sweety! Go ahead! And tell Santa thank you and Goodbye. He’s a busy old man and has to go to other children too.” I pat her hair gently, as she nods vigurously and hugs Santa again. “Thank you so much, Santa! It’s the best day ever! It’s great spending time with your family! I hope I get to see you next year as well! Goodbye!” she waved at him before rushing to her room and getting dressed. “Aaaaand....SUCCESS!” I jump up, hyped and happy with everything that happened, but my reindeer horns fell off from the sudden motion. “I’ll go change.” Aizawa muttered, yanking off the fake beard and the hat. “I’m suffocating.” “You were a great grandpa, Santazawa! Will we see you next year too~?” Hizashi teased, but Shouta glared at him poisoned daggers. “Get lost.” he said under his breath, taking off the pants and coat, remaining in his usual clothes, putting the suit in the bag and hiding it in our room, before Eri could come back. “Whoaaaa! I look like a Princess! Look, look!” she rushed back to the living room, looking so incredibly adorable. “Ah, papa, you’re back! You just missed Santa...But look what he gave me!” she jumped up and down in complete glee, as Shouta picked her up, smiling at her softly. “You are a little princess, Eri. You’ve always been, and now, you have the outfit for that too.” he said, making us gush at the sight. “Get the hell out of here.” he mouthed at everyone else, activating his quirk to appear intimidating, so we won’t tease and mock him anymore. “Uhh....Sweet dreams, everyone! We gotta go, bye! Happy Christmas!” they scatter away to their rooms, making me laugh at their silliness.  “Well then, Eri, it’s about time we go to bed. Want me to read you a bed time story?” I ask her, taking her in my arms, helping her in her sleep wear and tucking her in bed. “Can you read me Cinderella, pretty please?” she smiled at me, and I only nodded, taking the book from the shelf and sitting next to her in bed, stroking her hair.

It didn’t take long before the girl fell asleep, and I got up, putting the book on the nightstand, trying not to wake her up, only to find Shouta leaning on the door frame. I smile at him as we walk outside, quietly closing the door.

“How long have you been there?” I ask with a small hum of amusement. “Hmm...Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl with fair hair. Was that how it went?” he smirked, putting his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to him. “Yeah, that’s about it, well done.” I smile up at him, putting my arms around him, resting my chin on his chest. “Guess we did a pretty good job, don’t you think?” I asked, rather proud of how it all turned our. “Yeah, t’was nice. Guess bringing the family together wasn’t such a drag.” he chuckled lowly, kissing me softly. “Yeah...It was worth it. And we made Eri smile. It really made me happy.” I kiss back, slowly swinging with him. “Me too...Happy Christmas, Katrina.” he kissed my forehead, making me close my eyes in content and peace. “Happy Christmas...Santazawa.” I wink at him, as he twitched his eye in annoyance. “Not you too...” he muttered with a grave sigh.

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Day 31 : Not Lonely Anymore - Obey Me! Brothers

"Why the gloom face, Kat?" Mammon asked as I stared blankly at my phone, playing a game absent-mindedly. "...I'm just tired, I guess." I muttered, not wanting to look at the white haired man. "Haven't slept enough, huh? Well, c'mon, maybe you just overworked yourself with studying again. I mean, chillax a bit, you're just like Lucifer sometimes, but I can't take care of you all the time...Wait, actually, I can...Huh..." Mammon caressed his non-existent beard, almost as if he just had a revelation. "Well...I and Lucifer are very much alike. Sometimes it's scary when I realise just how very alike we are. I'm sure you, of all people, realised that, haven't you?" I sighed, dragging my hands down my face in exasperation. "Yeah, 'course I did! That's what worries me, sometimes! But, hey, at least you ain't got some sort of unhealthy obsession with Lord Diavolo...You don't, do you?" Mammon's eyes widened in mock shock, and I got to my feet, signaling for the man to come to dinner with me in the dinner room, where we met the other brothers.

"What are you all doing these days?" I asked, pushing around my food with a fork. "I'm going to sleep." Belphie spoke, as Beel munched on food, as usual. "I'm cooking and have a reservation at Hell's Kitchen and a match soon." "I have some friends inviting me on a trip, and Asmo's coming with me since there are clubs there." Satan pointed out simply, barely lifting his gaze from his book. "I have work to do...Gotta repay some debts...And Lucifer is burried in work as usual. And Levi ain't here 'cause some new game appeared and he hasn't left the room in 3 days already." Mammon explained for the older brothers, and I could only look down and nod in agreement. "Seems like y'all are incredibly busy during this time of the year...Oh, wait, my phone's ringing...? My human world phone...?" I muttered, getting up and walking around the room. "Yeah, hey, how are things?" I asked softly, not really wanting my conversation to be heard by the demons."Oh, hey, well...I wanted to tell you that I can't come to your birthday anymore. I know, I know, I promised you months ago that I will come, but, uh...My boyfriend made a reservation to the mountains for ski and I couldn't refuse...Y'know, I didn't just want to stay home like a lonely depressed loser on New Year's." the self-proclaiemed best friend of mine said in a whiny voice, but it was obvious she couldn't care less about me and she had her priorities set since the second she got together with the guy. "...That's alright...There's always next year...Or the year after...And so on. Have fun on your trip. Bye." I told her, hanging up the phone and staring at the screen, gritting my teeth in betrayal, disappointment and anger. "Like a lonely depressed loser, huh..." I muttered to myself, robotically exiting the room and going to mine, getting on my laptop to unwind a bit by waching "The Real HouseSuccubi of Devildom", only to receive a text from the other friend who was supposed to come to my birthday, only to say she didn't realise my party was on the 2nd, not on the 3rd, as is my actual birthday, so she couldn't come anymore, as she was too busy with many other parties. 

Great.

Guess they're right.

I really am the only lonely depressed loser from all groups of so called friends that I have.As tomorrow is December 31st, and I had to do some New Year's and Birthday shopping, I packed my laptop and other gadgets and made my way to Diavolo's Castle, only to be stopped by Lucifer, as we bumped into each other in one of the many golden corridors. 

"Did Lord Diavolo request a meeting with you too, Katrina?" Lucifer asked, but I could only shake my head, not feeling up to chatting. "No. I want to tell him to get me home for a week. No big deal, really." I shrugged simply, knocking and walking together in the Demon Prince's office, and telling him my request, which he accepted, but his eyes showed a bit of concern and skepticism that I chose to completely ignore. "That's right, I believe humans celebrate New Year's every year, correct?" Lucifer asked, widening his eyes in realisation. “...Yeah.” I nodded, hoping to have this interrogation ending already. “I suppose you’re going to gather around with your friends and celebrate, correct? That’s what humans do with these kinds of festivities, from what I gathered.” the brunet continued, which made me sigh and roll my eyes in exasperation. “Yeah. That’s if you have friends. If not, you’re a lonely depressed loser who spends every festivity at home, alone, watching crappy TV shows, drinking cheap alcohol and eating pizza and ice cream until you can’t eat anymore. Fun, isn’t it? Now, can I go, already? Yes? Thank you, bye.” I gave them a sarcastic, overly exaggerated grin, waving a bit before stepping into the portal and finding myself back in my world, inside my apartment. “...Welcome home, bitch.” I muttered to myself, taking a deep sigh and opening all windows to get fresh air in, while I’d go and order a shit ton of alcohol and cheap frozen pizza boxes.

This is absolutely tragic and miserable, and I absolutely hate it. Not that I’m surprised, really. Not even one bit. If I’m fated to be forever alone and living in ultimate misery, might as well do it in style like doctor Gregory House - Drinking booze, all alone, eating snacks and watching the Real Housewives of whatever bitchin’ U.S. state I can find, starting with Beverly Hills.

Episodes passed by fast, seasons as well, and bottles and boxes were discarded to the floor at an indefinite rate, since I completely extracted myself from real life, choosing to turn off my phones and keeping them in another room, and I had no wall clocks, so the only way to estimate time was the darkness outside... And considering the drapes were closed and the only lights from the house were coming from the big Smart TV and the mini disco ball I had from the year before, that I had placed in the middle of the living room table, that, if you were to look at the rapidly moving, colourful dots from the walls, you’d get high as a kite without even having to snort a white line.

Gosh, this is boring.

Oh, hear that, it’s midnight already, they’re shooting fireworks outside -... Ah, right, I forgot to buy some myself. Well, doesn’t matter, ain’t like I can enjoy them with anyone.

What was that quote...

‘There’s always next year’

That’s what my grandparents would say when I was little and they didn’t want to come to see me on my birthday. 

There’s always next year.

But there was no next year since then, because they disowned me and my parents because of some petty fight.

How great life without a family is.

There’s always next year...To make new friends, to get a boyfriend, to find a purpose in life that isn’t simply overworking yourself until you collapse on the spot, that isn’t...Being a lonely depressed loser...

And, ideally, not being such a pity-wallowing idiot, like I am now. 

I had no idea how long I stood on the couch, lounging around, the thin blanket over my head and watching, without paying much attention, tv TV show, I head a loud pop and suddenly, the lights got turned on in my apartment, making me squeak and put the blanket over my face so my eyes wouldn’t be burning anymore.

“Is that how humans celebrate? Pretty lame if you ask me.” the familiar voice of Asmodeus was heard, and I could only groan in annoyance. “Well, I’m SORRY for offending you, Queen Bee, but not everyone is liked by all the people in the world, and not everyone has FRIENDS! Yes, this is fucking pathetic, but what the hell am I supposed to do anyway? This is what all my celebrations look like since all my friends got boyfriends and they clearly don’t give a flying fuck about me. Why are y’all here anyway? Get the hell back to your stupid work, I don’t need everyone to see how much of a lonely depressed loser I am.” after my angry outburst, I hid back in my blanket, covering my face, hoping that my form wouldn’t be trembling like a sad and angry chihuahua trying to be intimidating. “Wait, hold up, didn’t you say you were having a birthday party in a few days? With friends and all that?” Mammon asked, dropping on the couch next to me. “Yeah, well, I cancelled it. Everyone’s too busy to come. They got boyfriends. Even if they promised to come, I’m nobody’s first option and I’ll never me. I’m resigned to that, I know I’ll always be the lonely depressed loser, as my friends called it, so there’s that. Now, if you’ll PLEASE leave me the hell alone and weep in self-pity, I would be really grateful. Bye.” I emphasised the word that was supposed to make them understand and bugger off, but, instead, the other 6 brothers plopped down on the couched, squeezing each other and crawling all over me. “Well, they aren’t real friends, are they? The Lord of Shadows would never treat Henry so terribly! The Lord of Shadows stay by Henry’s side through all the good and bad moments without fail!” Levi preached, making me chuckle slightly, despite the tears that were welling up in my eyes. “Besides, you kinda became our family, so no matter what, you are our first priority, even if we don’t really show it.” Belphie smiled softly, taking off the blanket from my head and stroking my hair. “You are a special person and you deserve to be treated as such. Perhaps humans are too narrow-minded and blind to see it, but we do. You’re always so sweet, quiet and kind, that when you can’t hold your emotions anymore and they got too bottled up, it shows how miserable and stressed out you are. I get it. And you at the dinner table...You were really sad.” Satan spoke from one of the couch arm rests, hoping to make me feel better. “Not to mention, when we were in Diavolo’s room, you were really on the edge. We may have things to do, but they’re all pretty usual and mundane, so they can be put aside for a later time. Humans don’t live as long as we do, so we take time for granted, but when you should cherish every second you’re alive, living with such depression isn’t the right way to go.” Lucifer smiled like a kitten trying to reassure me. “Yeah, even Lord Diavolo got worried when he heard you speak, Lucifer said, and wanted to make sure you’re okay, so he had Barbatos bake some sweets for you.” Beel grinned, pointing to the tons of cakes placed on my table. “You’ve been more cheerful whenever you were in the Devildom, but here, it feels like you’re always so sad, and I hate seeing you like this. You deserve so much better than the way they’re treating you, Kat!” Asmo hugged me tightly, and I could only scoff. “Yeah, that’s what I hear all the time from everyone. You deserve better. Good, then why don’t you treat me better?! If I truly deserved better, you would treat me better! ...Everyone’s such a hypocrite nowadays...It’s impossible to find anyone genuine here.” I complained about my shit experience with people. “Well, y’know, people suck, right? Looks like they suck more than demons do, and we’re all sins, damn it! Anyway, you have as now, Kat, so who cares about them? You belong with us, at least we care about you even when we’re pissing you off. And we’d never abandon you like that, ‘specially on your birthday! Hey, Kat look at me...Now, smile. Yeah, like that.” Mammon told me to smile, but he pinched my cheeks and forced a wide and kinda painful grin on my face, only to make me chuckle nonetheless. “...Thanks, guys. I owe you.” I muttered, looking down and trying to hide my face a bit, but the guys hugged me, making me finally feel happy and warm. “You owe us nothing, Katrina, just to try to find happiness in other places other than this miserable Earth.” Lucifer advised me, and I couldn’t help but smile and nod. “Yeah...I will. I’m sure I will. Everything’s better when demons are involved.” I joked, shrugging my shoulders dramatically, as the others laughed at my comment, and finally, we could start a proper party with deafeningly loud music, dancing and hella on point food.

Who’s the lonely depressed loser now, bitch?

[darkdevasofdestruction]

Day 13 : Pining - Sal Fisher

Okay, first of all, yay! For learning a new word! At first I read this as ‘Pinning’ instead of ‘Pining’ and I had a whole different concept of how this would go. So when I learnt what this super weird looking word meant, I had to spontaneously change the character. But I think I made the right choice <3

Art by https://iron-dude.tumblr.com

“Sal, are you home? Are you alone? We need to talk, it’s very important. Code red urgent.” I texted Sal, biting my lip as I clutch the letter in my hand really hard, trying not to break it. “Yeah, you can come over. What happened? Is it the cult again?” he texted back almost instantly, making me smile at his concern. “No bb it’s oki. I’ll be there in a sec. Love u.” I send him immediately, already on my way out to Addison Apartments, where Sal was already waiting in the doorway.

I hug him tightly, guiding him to his room where we stood criss-crossed on the bed facing each other, not really daring to say anything for a while before I sighed, my hands trembling.

“Kat...? What happened? Can I help in any way? Or do you want to just talk?” he asked with so much worry in his voice that I almost started crying. “Promise you wont hate me? No matter what I’m gonna tell you? I love you so much that I don’t want to lose you.” I usher, no daring to look up just yet. “What...? Kat, sweetheart, you know I could never hate you. What’s going on, please tell me.” he held my hands, trying to calm me down. “Remember when I told you that I applied for a few top tier Vet Universities in the country? And I had to go away for about a week or so to go around and take a bunch of Entrance exams and I had all those panic attacks and depression break downs and whatever?” I held his hands, finally able to find my voice. “Yeah, of course I remember. Why, what happened? Are you okay? Did you have another panic attack or some of those moods and you didn’t tell me?” he asked, sort of panicked. “Read this.”  I hand him the envelope and he gently takes it, reading it out loud. “Dear Miss Katrina Black, we are happy to inform you that you got accepted to our University...Oh my Goodness, Kat, that’s insane! This is the best Vet Uni in the country, you’re amazing! I knew you could do it!” he threw his arms around me, hugging me tightly as I lost my balance and fell on the pillows, giggling a bit. “Yeah...It is great, isn’t it? I wasn’t expecting to make it.” I chuckled nervously, hugging him back. “I was sure you’d make this. You’ve worked so hard these years, it would have been impossible not to. And besides, you’ve always been so smart and you love animals so much, you’ll make an amazing Vet!” he tried to hype me up, but despite how happy I was, I was still conflicted. “Sal...It’s in another state. I will have to move to another state by myself for 6 years, and I’ll only be able to come back home for holidays, as far as I know. It’s...Pretty far from here and I don’t think I can afford train tickets. You know how bad we’re doing with money, especially now that we were finally able to find a slightly bigger apartment in which I will be able to move in once I’m out of Uni...Which is in another city too. This is what I wanted to talk about, Sal. We have to figure out what to do.” I raised again, looking down at him, and I could see his eyes widening in realisation from behind the mask. “Ah...You’re right. I didn’t realse that until now. You’ve always been the one to think of everything.” he chuckled slightly. “That’s why I said I hoped you wouldn’t hate me. I won’t be able to be here and see each other too often. And you know how distance takes its toll on relationships...I don’t want that to happen to us too. I’m...Kinda scared.” I mutter the last bit, my lip, feeling tears threatening to spill. “Baby, it’s okay. We love each other and that’s what matters, right? 6 years will fly like a breeze, especially since we’re both in Uni, it’s gonna be a lot of work and we won’t even realise when we already get to see each other again. And besides, we have phones to text and call each other, right?” he tried to reason, and got into a sitting position too, putting his hands on my shoulders. “Won’t you...Y’know...Get bored of being alone or something? There’s only so many holidays per year...” I looked away, insecurity and nervousness taking over me. “Kat...Remember the time when we met? And then, when you first saw my face?” Sally asked all of a sudden, making me turn my gaze to his, raising my eyebrow in confusion. “What do you mean...? Of course I remember. What does it have to do with this situation?” I blinked, trying to understand the connection, but instead, he took off his mask, looking at me with a smile. “You were the shyest kid in class, and yet, when the bullies started making fun of me, you were the only one who said something. And then they started making fun of you, and you started crying, and then I started beating them up, and we all got suspended. You’ve always been so sensitive and emotional, I guess your empathy is what brought us together.” he had tears in his eyes, remembering that memory, but it kinda made me cringe. “Uh...Yeah, you got attracted to a cry-baby, great job, darling.” I chuckled awkwardly, wiping away a tear from the corner of my eye. “A cry-baby who’s the sweetest and kindest person in the world. Remember when some idiot in class thought it’d be funny to unclasp my mask in class, and you got sooo pissed off that you hugged my face to your chest to hide it while you yelled at the kids and tried to put back my mask without looking? But then the teacher came so it was only the two of us in the class, and I let you look and you just kissed my cheek and put my mask back? Jeez, that was such a long time ago, but I remember so well. I started crying, and yet, you call yourself cry-baby? Pshhhh, as if.” he chuckled in amusement at the memory that I remembered so fondly, as I kissed his cheek now too, just like back then. “I can’t forget that, Sugar Plum Fairy Sally. Your pigtails were so cute, I always loved making them for you.” I grinned, taking Sal’s hair and pulled up his beautiful long blue hair, making it seem as if he had pigtails again. “My point is, Kat, that my heart has been with you since that moment, and there’s no way that will change. So really, go there, smash your way through Uni, and when this is over, we’ll both be adults and we can...Uh...I don’t know what adults do, but we’ll be independent. At least financially.” he shrugged, making it obvious that he doesn’t want to back away from this. “Y’know...While I can’t take you with me at the Students’ Hall during Uni...We can move in together in my new apartment after I finish Uni. It will be only mine, after all. It would be nice not to be alone...And if it’s you, then...Well...” I looked up at him with a timid smile, which mirrored his, as he put his arms around me again, kissing my forehead. “It will all go well, dear. I promise.” he reassured me, and I could finally feel at peace.

Of course, these 6 years have been very difficult, because we always wanted to be close to one another and we missed each other so much. Holidays only became teases as the time spent together was so short, yet meaningful, and having to go back to Uni only made the cut run even deeper.

We would cross days, weeks, months and years, making small progress and objectives out of each holiday passed, each year passed, until the 6 years finally passed and we had such a powerful longing for each other, that it almost seemed like our hearts would break each day until we would see each other again.

His Uni was only 4 years long, so he finished faster, and I was SO proud seeing him in his graduation robes, and then him throwing the cap in the air with the rest of his colleagues. I couldn’t help myself taking so many pics of my beautiful boy.

The same happened vice versa, when I finished and he came over for my graduation, it turned into an outright photoshoot without even realising. And even better, Larry, Ash, Todd and Neil were able to come over too, so we managed to have such a cool party that everyone enjoyed.

The final exams and my license presentation went by very fast, and after that, I was able to get my Masters and PhD in no time, despite having to stay there more than 6 years, but it was worth it.

In the mean time, Sal would constantly text me motivational, loving, emotionally supportive things, knowing how prone to depression I am and that it’s still very hard for me to keep the straight path towards the light.

When I was finally over with my education, my parents drove over to help me pack everything there, then we got directly to my new apartment that I decorated the way I dreamt.

What I wasn’t expecting, however, was to see Sally and the rest there, with lots of “Welcome Home” decorations, balloons and all that, making me start sobbing, completely overwhelmed by emotions, not even able to talk.

“I missed you so much, baby. Welcome home.” Sally muttered into my ear as he hugged me tightly, swinging me around a bit. “I love you so much, Sal, I love you so much. I missed you so so so fucking much, I can’t believe we’re finally at this point where I don’t have to be cities away from you and I can see you every godamn day when I come home, and wake up with you every morning.” I cry into his chest, clutching the back of his shirt tightly, still trembling a bit from the emotions. “It’s okay, sweety, we’re finally together and nothing can change us. We will be okay now, I promise. I love you so much, Kat. So much. I’m so glad we’re finally together now.” he held me tight to his chest, stroking my hair reassuringly, as he always did. “Yo, dudes, enough with the depressing shit, let’s par-TAAAAY!” Larry shouted at us, making us laugh as he brought CDs of Sanity’s Fall, AC/DC, Dir en Grey, Linkin Park and many others, while Ash brought the snacks and Todd and Neil brought the drinks, while my parents kissed my cheeks before leaving us to our party.

All day and night we gossiped, exchanged all the stories possible, stupid or not, we sang karaoke, played video and board games, got shitfaced drunk out of happiness and all that, and God, was it so godamn fine having everyone together again.

Of course, the next day they had to leave, except for Sally who moved in with me, thankfully, but now it would be much easier to go and visit our friends.

The next day, we just stood cuddled together in bed, our legs intertwined, our arms around each other, occasionally kissing each other and confession our love to each other here from time to time, when we wanted to break the comforting silence.

“I missed you so much, baby. I have no words to explain, but it hurt so much knowing that you’re so far away. Every day was so painful, even though I had friends and hung out with them, went to a few parties, conventions and what not. Studying managed to take my mind away from that dark feeling that kept eating me away, but at night...Gosh, the nights were the worst. I spent so many times crying ‘cause I was feeling so lonely and I just wanted to go to you and have you in my arms all night. Sometimes it was so godamn hard not to give up everything...But I had to. That’s what I always say. I have to. I must. And I did it, and now, I’m finally with you, just like I’ve always dreamt.” I poured my heart out to him, stroking his smooth hair, gazing lovingly at his face. “I know, honey, I know, but it’s okay now. I had a lot of help from our friends, and now that Lisa married dad, making Larry my brother made it better, otherwise, I don’t know what I’d have done. Uni was tough as all hell, but I had you as my ambition to keep on going so we could finally meet up to this point. You’re a doctor now, Kat. Doctor Kitty. I couldn’t let you down, y’know? I had to be in your league. Now we can both make money and travel the world, just like we’ve always dreamt of. Can you believe we’ve been together for what? 10 years or so? Unbelievable. And you didn’t get bored of me. You’re still my girlfriend, do you even realise how lucky and proud I am to say that I’m your boyfriend? Jeez, I’m still shook sometimes when I think back at everything we’ve been through and how happy I feel every time I think of you, of your smile, of your gentle touch, your soft lips, how warm you are, how mesmerising your chocolate perfume is, how pretty you look all the time without even trying, how much I love having you in my arms when we sleep together...And...And...Even when...When...We’d make love, it felt like the most ethereal thing in the world, like I was in a dream. I love you, Kat. So much, it’s unreal.” he whispered the last bit, as if afraid that if he said any louder, the spell will break. “I love you, Sal. Nothing is ever going to change that. I am yours and you are mine, forever and ever.” I kissed him, hooking my pinky to his, to show him that I pinky promise everything will be okay. “Forever and ever.” he repeated after me, in a voice as sweet as never before. 

[darkdevasofdestruction]

Day 23 : Confession - Satan

“I am very upset to announce you that we will have to prepare for that puny human holiday called “Christmas”. “ Lucifer stated clearly, yet with much disgust in his voice, at lunch where all 8 of us were gathered. “YAY! Finally something fun in this Hell!” I fist-pumped the air, making Lucifer glare at me. “I take it it’s your fault Diavolo came up with this idiocy, right, Katrina?” he asked in a darker voice, but I only smiled innocently at him. “Whatever could you mean, Lucifer, dear? You and Diavolo were the ones to want the exchange program, and thus, the Next Demon Lord thought it wise to make the humans feel at home! I don’t see why you’d blame me?” I giggled, shrugging my shoulders as if I had nothing to do with it. “This just confirms it’s your fault.” he sighed in defeat, as I winked at him. “That just means we’ll have to make the best out of it! Decorating the place, the Christmas Tree, giving gifts, baking and cooking, fireworks-...” I trail of, already making a list with whatever we need to do, but Lucifer put his hands on my shoulders, stopping me in my tracks. “Enough, please stop. One at a time. Since you’re so knowledgeable in the human traditions, I will make you responsible with organisation. From now on, all of you will be listening to Katrina and will do as she commands. Dismissed.” just as he left, a triumphant smirk came on my face. “Well, since there’s 8 of us, we will be paired up in teams of 2, okay? Let’s see...Beel, I would like you and Belphie to get a Christmas Tree and start decorating it in the Ball room. Asmo, could you and Lucifer decorate the place? I trust you the most when it comes to great taste, and besides, after they’re all done, they will come help you out, and when that happens, Asmo is in charge of it. That leaves...Mammon and Levi to cook and bake. I will be giving you simple recipes that you can follow, and more, I will look with Levi for YouTube tutorials to follow. On top of that, everyone needs to give each other presents, so I will make sure to get lots of wrapping paper and ribbons for you. Moreover, I think Diavolo would love it if we would dress him up as Santa, so he could be the one to give the gifts around. I and Satan will go to the human world and gather all the useful items that we will be needing, and we’ll make sure they will arrive here as fast as possible. Is that okay with everyone?” I asked, writing down everything in my agenda. “Aww, Kat, I’m so happy you trust me with such an important task! After this, want to go to a Spa Day with me? We haven’t been in more than 2 weeks!” Asmodeus grinned, satisfied with his task. “Of course we can, Asmo! Our skin has to be as soft and flawless as possible!” I put my hands on my cheek, thinking how great it would be to relax again at the Spa. “Why can’t I be in charge of cooking?” Beel pouted, looking up at me from the table. “Because, dear...You would be eating everything.” I sighed, patting his hair. “Don’t worry, tomorrow is Christmas and you will be able to eat as much as you want. You will love it!” I cheered him up, earning a small smile. “Well then! Now that everything’s settled, I will give each of you the task you have to do. I and Satan will have to go now, but please go inform Lucifer and give him this paper with the tasks too, okay? He won’t be able to complain, since the complain will be directed to Diavolo, which is a big no-no, so you’re all safe.” I gave them a thumbs up, before looking at Satan, who seemed very passive. “Are you ready to go?” I asked with a soft smile on my face. “Sure, let’s go.” he nodded, getting up and following me to the human world, where it was already evening.

The streets, trees and buildings were heavily decorated and the fact that it was night and the beautiful silver Moon was illuminating the city, along with the colourful fairy lights, didn’t stop me from staring in awe at the city.

All around, everyone seemed to be feeling festive and happy since there were only good vibes and smiles on their faces. “This is beautiful...” I gazed at the place as my heart clenched in happiness, raising my hand into the sky, saying a little incantation I learnt in the Celestial realm, making it snow softly, with big and delicate snowflakes. “I didn’t know you could do that.” Satan stated in wonder. “I have a few little tricks up my sleeve from up there. After all...Lucifer wasn’t the only favourite of God. And...I liked my magic.” I winked at him as I started on ahead, guiding him to the huge decoration market that left me as mesmerised as never before (by human standards). “That’s...A lot of decorations and colours. What should we get?” he asked, shocked by the never-ending variety. “We could either settle for a combination of 2 colours for the whole place...Or Choose 2 colours that would match everyone’s colour scheme for their rooms, and choose Diavolo’s colours for most of the place. What do you think?” I looked at him with a pondering face, and after a few seconds, he seemed to agree with the 2nd option. “Okay.Diavolo, definitely Red and Gold. For Lucifer, maybe Red and Black? Mammon...Yellow and White? Levi...Dark blue and Silver? How’s that so far?” I ask, looking up at the different colours of tinsels displayed. “I think that’s fine. Green and Yellow for me, please. I bet Asmodeus would like Pink and Silver, Beelzebub would go for Orange and Yellow and Belphie...Blue and...” Satan began, and as he was thinking, I blurted out “Purple!” “Yeah, that’s nice, I bet he would love it. What about you, Katrina?” he asked, which made me widen my eyes. “Ah, right, I completely forgot about me! Well...I think Light blue and Silver works for me.” I grinned, clapping my hands together in glee. “Sounds like a nice combination. Well then, let’s put the decoration in the shopping carts. Great thing they’re very large...We will need all the space.” he hummed in amusement as we started putting boxes of decorations in the cart, as if we were playing Tetris.

“Well then, now that we’re done with the more difficult part, let’s take everything outside so I can put a spell on them and teleport everything inside the Mansion.” I looked at the carts filled to the brim with decoration boxes as we pushed them outside, in a dark alley where nobody could see us. “Now, then...”

I look left and right to make sure nobody was watching, so I could transform in my demon self, making it easier to use my magic and send everything to the Devildom...But that left me rather exhausted, and I fell on my knees, panting slightly for air.

“Katrina, are you okay?” Satan asked, kneeling down next to me, helping me get up. “Yeah, don’t worry about me. Magic outside Devildom takes more of a toll on me than I realised. But it’s fine, our job is basically done. We can go back now, if you want.” I smiled at him tenderly, thanking him for helping me out. “Lucifer and Asmodeus are there to make sure everything goes well. I’m sure they won’t be missing us for a few hours more.” he let out an amused breath. “It’s not every day when we get to the human realm, so why not explore a bit?” he suggested, motioning for me to hook my hand to his arm, like a gentleman would. “I like what I’m hearing! Oh, I know a nice little vintage tea shop where we could go to. I bet you’ll like it. They always put classical music, and since today is Friday, it’s gonna be Debussy and Tchaikovsky, I’m sure you’re gonna love it!” I exclaimed in a gleeful voice, not noticing the look he was giving me, nor the tender smile.

As we arrived there, we got immediately greeted by the rich aroma of sweet tea and Debussy’s melodies bringing peace into our hearts. We sat down at a table next to the fireplace, and admired the pretty decorations.

“You were right, this place is really...Calming. Worth it after all the chaos from the Devildom. Thank you for bringing me here.” he smiled softly, blushing as he sipped from his tea. “I’m just glad I can enjoy this with someone else. I’m not sure who else would have been able to properly enjoy this experience without ruining it in some way.” I hummed in amusement, holding the cup in both my hands, letting it warm them. “Oh...Claire de Lune...” my eyes widened slightly as my smile curved upwards. “Do you like it?” he asked in a hushed voice. “It’s...My favourite song. I haven’t played it in a long time...” I looked down in reminescence. “I didn’t know you could play the piano.” he raised his eyebrow in curiosity. “I...Haven’t, in a very long while. Didn’t really want any of those normies to find out. You know how they can be. I do play occasionally with Diavolo, though, so I’m not that rusty.” I chuckled thinking of the duets I’ve done with him. “I see. Would you...Play for me, some day?” he asked in an uncharacteristically timid voice, making me smile tenderly at him. “Christmas is all about giving and miracles. When we get home, I promise I will. I really hope you’ll like it!” my smile never faltering.

We enjoyed the peace and melody of the place for just a while longer, before we went back home, to see everyone arguing for some reason, and decorations all over the place, making both I and Satan facepalm.

“Will you SHUT UP?!” Satan’s voice boomed through the room, making everyone halt in place. “It’s his fault!” they all yelled at once, but one look from Satan made them all shut up again. “How did this happen? Lucifer, explain.” I crossed my arms, not ready for all this mess.

Of course, the brothers can’t cooperate and do something right no matter how hard they try, so Beel ended up eating the food, decorations ended up randomly put in all the wrong places, Belphie fell asleep, Asmo became a dictator...But at least the Tree was put where it should be.

“I am very disappointed in all of you. Honestly...You are grown up men, and yet, you behave like little children. Get to your rooms right now, I don’t want to see you until tomorrow.” I reprimand all of them, and thankfully, instead of arguing, they all left. “What are you going to do now?” Satan asked, still irked. “You should go to your room too. It will be easier if I take care of things on my own. I will give everyone their decoration since they can at least do that themselves...And when I’m done, I will let the human put the Star on top of the Tree. Thank you for today, Satan, I really appreciate you helping me out today. Goodnight.” I smiled at him, kissing his cheek before waving at him. “Are you sure you don’t need help?” he asked again, but I shook my head. “It’s better this way, trust me.” I winked at him playfully, letting him know I will be okay.

Which...I hope I will.

I transform in my demon form and use magic to arrange everything in its rightful box, and then put them all in front of their rooms, letting them know they can decorate already.

After that, I decorated the Tree and the Ballroom, but it was extremely exhausting and I couldn’t do think I would be able to cook or bake anything for the night. Hopefully, tomorrow I would have time until evening.

I didn’t even realise I fell asleep on the couch, but when I woke up, I noticed a green blanket over me and the smell of gingerbread in the air. I look at my D.D.D. to see that it was afternoon already...I can’t believe I overslept so much...!  Never mind that, I have to hurry and see what’s going on in the kitchen!

Holding the green blanket close to me like a cap, I walk still sleepily in the kitchen, only to gasp in shock as I see Beel, Belphie, Levi and Mammon cooking and baking, and batches of gingerbread figures and cupcakes already done and ready to be eaten. “This is torture...My stomach wants to eat everything at once...” Beel muttered, clutching his stomach. “Whose initiative was it?” I ask, somehow surprising them. “Ah, Kat, you’re awake! We’re sorry about last night...But I see Satan made sure you’re okay.” Mammon sniggered like a schoolgirl, making me raise my eyebrow in confusion. “What do you mean?” I as, tilting my head. “That’s Satan’s blanket.” Belphie yawned, pointing at the green fluffy blanket. “O-Oh...Then, I can safely guess he was the one with the initiative, wasn’t he?” I half-smiled, grateful for his kindness. “Yep.” Beel nodded, making Levi smirk. “Satan and Katrina sitting in a tree~!” he began, but I stopped him by bonking his head, not wanting to hear more teasing than needed. “Before you leave, Diavolo said the party in at 8pm, so be ready by then, okay? You know how they can be.” Belphie pointed out once again, and thanking him, I leave to my room to get ready for the party properly and wrap all the gifts neatly, before putting them under the huge Christmas tree.

I put on a black dress with black leather boots, some accessories and left the room, making sure my fire red hair cascaded over my shoulders gracefully. In the Ballroom, and everyone was already there, including the angels and humans.

“Woaw, you’re all looking great! So festive!” I clapped my hands together, grinning widely seeing everything looking so nicely. “Katrina, I was right, you did such an amazing job with this Anti-Christmas!” Diavolo chuckled gleefully, making everyone around sweatdrop. “Diavolo, dear, I’m sure you said it like that on purpose. Honestly, you look great today, but why don’t you try the Anti-Christ Santa suit I gave you?” I wink at him playfully. “This way, you can be the one giving everyone the gifts! You’re the perfect person for that!” I flash him a peace sign, making his laugh boom through the wide room. “Very well, I’ll go change now. Y’all better behave.” his usual cheerful grin sparkled as usual as he patted my head and left. “Now then, is Kitsune ready to put the Star on top of the Tree? I hope you don’t mind, Solomon.” I smile at them, getting closer to the tree. “I...! Well, yes! But how am I gonna reach so far up, the tree is at least 3-4 meters tall!” the little human girl gasped, looking up at the huge tree towering over everyone. “Now, now, Kitsune, don’t be silly.” I giggled at her, letting my demon for take place, my big black wings like the abyss fluttering around me. “Are you ready?” I smirked, extending my arm towards her. “HELL YES!” she shrieked as I picked her up and jumped into the air, close to the peak of the Tree, and the sparkling face she held as she put on the Silver Star was everything I hoped for. “SO COOL!” she cheered up as I let her down, high-fiving each other.

For the rest of the evening, we ate the amazing meal the guys prepare, which were surprisingly amazing, and all was well, people got drunk, as usual...

And when the night was over, I felt refreshed... My heart felt so warm that I went back to the Ballroom, gliding my fingers on the keys of the piano, before siting down and playing Claire de Lune, just like I hoped for. It’s been so long since I’ve played this particular song...That it felt surprisingly nostalgic.

“You play much better than I imagined. I’m impressed.” a low, velvety voice called out from behind me, and upon further inspection, it seemed to be Satan, my favourite blond. “Thank you. Want to stay?” I asked, patting the place next to me. “I would love to.” he smiled, sitting next to me, as I started playing another song. “Say, Katrina, you know more about these human traditions, correct?” he asked, a bit evasively. “I suppose I do. Are you interested in one of them?” I smiled at him, ready to answer. “Asmodeus mentioned this plant that’s hanging from some places.” he continued, and yet, it seemed he was holding back. “Oh, yeah, of course. It’s called Mistletoe. You’re supposed to kiss whoever is with you underneath it. It’s supposed to bring fortune and happiness throughout the year and whatever nice things you can think of.” I shrugged, chuckling softly at the weird traditions humans come up with. “Interesting. Which reminds me...Here. This is my gift for you. What was it Kitsune said...Ah! Yes, Happy Christmas, Katrina.” he blushed slightly, handing me a neatly wrapped green gift with a beautiful golden ribbon. “Awwww, thank you, Satan. I really appreciate it.” I thank him, holding the gift to my chest as I kiss his cheek. “Here, this is my gift for you.” I smile at him tenderly, urging him to unwrap it. “Oh, is this a music box?” he asked, opening the lid, as a figurine with red hair, dressed in black, with black wings spun in circles and the soft tune of Claire the Lune rung peacefully through the air. “I recorded myself playing it. Hope it doesn’t sounds condescending or anything...” I look away timidly, but I was met with a sweet chuckle. “I like it. You play really well, and now I can listen to you playing even when you’re not with me. Thank you.” he kissed my forehead as a thank you, before urging me to unwrap the gift. “Oh...! It’s my favourite book, thank you so much!” I grin, opening the book, only to find a beautiful confession of love written on the front page.

“Thank you for showing me I’m still alive and I can feel other emotions other than wrath, what I’m most known for.

I love you, Katrina.

Satan xx “

“I suppose...Mistletoe would be useful now.” I smiled widely, looking down as I felt my heart beat faster than usual. “Good thing Asmo put some above everything...Including the piano.” he raised my face up so I could look at him, his gorgeous emerald eyes gazing right into my soul. “Guess he is useful once in a while.” I joke breathlessly, as he inched closer to me, pressing his soft lips over mine gently, before putting his hand on the back of my head, deepening the kiss more. “I love you too, Satan. Happy Christmas.” I whispered, putting my arms around his neck, pulling him closer to me. “I guess Christmas isn’t as bad as I thought it’d be.” he smirked in the kiss. “We should do this more often.” I suggest, before leaning my head on his shoulder, enjoying the peace and quiet, combined with the warmth my heart felt and the sweet aroma of Christmas dessert.

[darkdevasofdestruction]

Day 15 : Jhin - Passion

It wasn’t often that I got to stay at Jhin’s mansion, since he was out there, a fugitive in search of precious art, while I was just a young girl thirsting for healing knowledge...

And yet here I was, after so long, wondering around the many halls and chambers of this immense house, looking for the Library that looked just like the one from Beauty and the Beast.

Jhin really knows how to charm a lady...

Every time I’d come over, he’d play the violin or the piano for me, while I was laying on the princess couch and reading a book from the vast library, and that’s how we loved spending our time together.

And if it wasn’t that, I would admire him painting, or we’d sing together, but that was one of the activities we’d seldom do.

Today, however, he was too busy so we couldn’t spend time together, but instead of getting to the Library, I stumbled upon the grand room that served as a theater since it was so large and had a stage.

I smiled tenderly as I hopped on the stage and took a rose in my hand, doing a little twirl and remembering when I played Juliet for Jhin’s Romeo.

“O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love And I'll no longer be a Capulet. “

I quoted in a dramatic voice, gesticulating just as I did when playing with Jhin, but I was half-disappointed when his line didn’t echo throughout the room like it used to.

I chuckled at my silliness and walked slowly towards the grand piano, tracing my hands softly on the keys, before an urge took over me, and sitting down, I let my fingers do their job and I completely forgot where I was, what I was doing or even who I was, and soon, the beautifully melodic yet sorrowful tune of Beethoven’s Fur Elise glided like a dream enchanting the room, yet there was no audience to succumb to emotions of the song.

With each key hit, more of Elise’s tears would fall over my heart, like little crystals embellished in a tiara.

Not long after, the sound of a violin joined my piano, and I got so scared that the dream got cut off and I turned around to see the beautiful man, my paramour, most likely smirking delicately behind the sardonic mask he was wearing as if it was his own face, and yet, he didn’t stop from playing, and nodded towards me to continue our duet.

With an encouraged smile, I let the dream world take over me again, and our romantic exchange of emotions continued with Debussy’s Claire de Lune, and it was almost like we were crying out to the world that our feelings were far too great for our bodies to hold and they had to be released in any form possible, and we chose art, the most sensitive kind, as well.

When we were done with the 2nd song, we played Once Upon a December and Vivaldi’s La Primavera, because of course, there had to be 4 songs, as per Jhin’s habit, and after that, we let go of our instruments and did a pretty courtesy, before we held hands and spun a few times, waltzing on the stage.

“That was incredible, my darling. Splendid as always, I must say.” he congratulated me, making me smile tenderly at him. “Likewise, dear. You never cease to surprise me. You are a true Genius of Art.” I complimented him, putting my hands on his mask, taking it off. “A rather bold action, my sweet Rose, don’t you think?” he smirked, chuckling in amusement, but I could only smile foxly at him. “The world is full of surprises, and I am one of them, my love.” I stepped on my tippy toes to reach his face so I could kiss him, my hands resting on his shoulders to gain balance. “Of course, darling, I cannot forget that. My heart leaps every time my eyes gaze upon your stunning form, whenever it does something completely unexpected. You are an absolute wonder.” he declared in a voice much softer than he’d usually use. “You flatter me so, mon amour, my heart feels cleansed by an angel’s kiss...Or well, perhaps a Golden Demon’s, wouldn’t you rather say~?” I teased as I looked up at him from behind my long lashes. “You inspire me, my dear. You’ve awoken something deep inside of me. An emotion so deep that not even art can explain...But you can.” he pulled me closer to him, in an even deeper and more passionate kiss than before, letting emotions flood everywhere. “Oh, trust me, my dear, I am aware.” I smirk, caressing his face, tracing the scars on his beautiful visage, as he watched me like a hawk would stalk its prey.

[darkdevasofdestruction]

Day 12 : Fantasy/Video Game - Larry Johnson

‘ Bby come over, I miss u. Pizza, games n chill. Mum’s with Henry. ‘ was the text I got from Larry, so of course, I grinned at the phone and putting in my earbuds, I close the book I was reading and go to the bus station, hugging my jacket closer to me and breathing into my scarf, despite my glasses getting all steamed up, and wait until the bus arrives, in the meantime continuing my lecture of the detective book I was reading. 

Of course, Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie is an excellent book, but I can’t say I wasn’t expecting many of the tropes that became such clichees over the years in nowadays detective books and movies, but hey, at least they’re enjoyable!

When I got close to the Addison apartments, I get off the bus and walk my way there, going down to the basement and knocking on the door, waiting for Larry to open the door, which he did sooner than expected, and I quickly got engulfed by a bear hug by my favourite boy.

“Hey, sweety, how are you? I see that you brushed your hair, it looks so smooth and silky! What’s the occasion?” I asked, my arms around his torso, my chin resting on his chest, looking up at him as he was much taller than me. “You coming over is enough of a special occasion for me to try to look my best.” he grinned softly, kissing the top of my head, making my squeal at how sweet he was being, and I burried my face in his chest, hugging him tighter. “You’re so adorable! Oooooff, I wanna fluff you up so bad.” I rubbed my face on his chest like a cat would, acting like a spoiled girl, getting him to chuckle at my behaviour, picking me up, as I put my limbs around him like a baby sloth would, and we got to his room, crashing on the bed and cuddling.

Because come on, cuddling is the best.

“Babe, check this out! I recently got this game called Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and dude, it’s SO good. And the music, man, the MUSIC is SO neat, I’m sure you’ll love it. Wanna play?” he rolled us so he was on top of me, instead of on the side, and he put one of his hands on my face, as I leaned in to his touch, feeling much warmer and content than before. “How about you play and I watch? You know I love watching you play. You’re so adorable, and I can play with your hair and kiss you and hug you and fluff you up, Larbear.” I giggled as he started blushing and whined at that nickname that everyone is using to tease him, seeing that his mum calls him that too. “Don’t call me that, Kitten, you know it embarrasses me.” he muttered as he got up, put the game in and continued from where he was at, and sat on the bed in a criss-crossed position, patting the place he did with his legs so I could sit between them and watch him play as I would rest my back on his buff chest. “Uhhh this game looks so pretty! And you’re right, the music is gorgeous!” I clap in excitement putting his arms around me so he could both hug me and play. “Knew you’d like it, babe.” he smirked, putting his chin on my head. “What’s this about? Is this little elf guy Zelda? Or why is it called that way?” I asked, curious of the game. “No, Kitty-Cat, that smurf kid with point ears that looks like a Christmas elf is Link. Zelda is the princess and he has to save her. Ain’t that neat?” he grinned, continuing his Quest to save the princess. “Can we call the shortie Sally? I mean, he looks as short as Sal, so why not? It would make things even better! And the princess can be Ash! That sounds so cute!” I hype him, making him chuckle and kiss my cheek. “You know what? That sounds pretty dope, I’m in.” he replied, but it wasn’t long before I started bugging him again. “Can I braid your hair, baby? It’s soooo beautiful and I loveeeeeeee it and I want my hair to be pretty like yours.” I turn around and put my arms on his shoulders, leaning on him, letting my hands brush through his soft hair. “You’re so clingy today, what’s with you? I thought I was the clingy one.” he let out an amused breath and putting down his controller, letting me put my legs around his waist so I could braid strands of his hair, occasionally stealing a kiss from him. “You don’t like it? I could always stop, if you want to...” I pouted, looking down, but he knew I was messing around, so he blew some air on my face. “Kat, shut up, you know I love it when you’re affectionate. Also, your hair is much prettier than mine, and this red shade is super hot. How about we play some World of Warcraft after this?” he suggested, making me nod my head vigurously. “Yeah, that’d be fun! Hey, hey, Larry Berry, can I ask you something?” I ask a bit timidly, making him raise his eyebrow in confusion, looking down at me, but I was a bit too embarrassed to look at him. “Yeah, what is it, Kitty-Cat?” he asks, putting down his controller once again and raising my face with his hands, planting a kiss on my forehead. “Would you...If something weird happened, like the cult, maybe...You know...Would you...Would you save me like Link saves Zelda?” I close my eyes in embarrassment, feeling my cheeks burning and my heart beating desperately, until I feel Larry’s soft lips on mine. “Silly, why even ask that? Don’t you already know you’re my Princess? I’ll always be here to save you, no matter what.” he hugged me tightly to his chest, making me smile in happiness, putting my hands around him, clutching on the back of his SF Tshirt. “Yeah...I know...You’re the best, Larry. I always feel safe and happy when I’m with you.” I confess tenderly, feeling at peace. “Hey, actually, I’ve an idea, but don’t take it wrong, okay? I want to do 2 things, but I don’t want to freak you out or something. Do you trust me?” he asks, looking into my eyes with a tender expression. “Of course I do. I trust you with every fiber of my being. You’re the only one who knows me for who I am and I know I can trust you to take care of me.” I reply softly, making him hide his face with his hands for a few seconds, feeling more embarrassed than me, before taking off his shirt and putting it to the side. “Will you please take off your sweater and Tshirt too? I promise I will explain. I won’t look either.” he started breathing a bit faster, biting his lip in slight anxiety.

I said nothing, instead, I nodded and took off my dark green sweater, then my Scorpions Tshirt, revealing my maroon bra. I looked down a bit shy, trying to hide my belly, that despite knowing it wasn’t big, I was still insecure of, but before I knew it, I got hugged tightly to his chest, and I could hear his heartbeat.

“Can you feel it? That’s my heart, and it’s beating for you. Ever since you came into my life, I could feel I was doing much better, despite all the shit I’ve been through. I’ve always wanted to have you safe and protected, so when I heard of what you’ve been through, I kinda lost it. I know I can get violent when someone angers me, and I can be pretty impulsive sometimes, but that will never stop the fact that I love you so much that I don’t know words to describe it. I ain’t as smart as you, but Kat, you’re amazing and I don’t deserve you. But you chose me, and I’ve never been happier ever since. And hearing you say that you trust and love me is the best thing I could hear, really.” he confessed and I could feel my hear trembling with emotion at how sweet and genuine he was being. “You have no idea how much I love you and how grateful I am that you didn’t get tired of me or something. I really love you, Larry, and I’m very happy that you’re so patient and understanding with me. I couldn’t have pulled through without you.” I reply, kissing him lightly on his lips, making him open his eyes in wonder, without realising that he said he wouldn’t, but then he got flustered, which amused me so much that I started laughing. “Here, take this. Will you spend the night over? It’s already late, mum’s not coming home tonight and it’s so cozy around here. C’mon, you know you can’t resist.” he chuckled, putting his Tshirt on me, fitting me like a dress. “You’re giving this to me for the night? Are you sure? It’s SF, your fave band.” I asked awkwardly, not sure what to say. “My favourite band and my favourite girl. It fits, right? And I’m not giving to you for the night, I’m giving it to you forever. It’s my way of saying that I trust you that much.” he grinned at me, making me hug him tightly once again, fangirling a bit. “You’re the absolute best, Larry Berry. I love you so much.” I chirped in a voice higher than my usual tone. “Okay, Strawberry Shortcake, that’s enough fluff for today. Let’s get some pizza, drink pepsi and binge some TV series.” he suggested, getting up and going to the kitchen to get the food, so I took off my pants to get comfy for the movie marathon, before jogging after him to help him carry the snacks, but I think he might have been shocked by what he was seeing ‘cause he spit out the pepsi. “What’s it, babe, like what you’re seeing?” I chuckled in amusement at his crestfallen face. “You betcha I do. You’re godamn stunning, Princess. You matchin’?” he asked in curiosity, making me laugh even harder. “With my hair? Definitely. With something else? I’ll let your curiosity guess.” I teased him, taking the snacks and going to the bedroom. “Oh, and, by the way! Let’s watch Lord Of The Rings! We’re the best Elf duo, wohoo!” I cheered, with a little skip in my movement, super excited for the movies, as I jump in bed, before I heard Larry’s deep voice saying a bit louder than he might have wished for “THEY MATCH!”

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Day 22 : Nicknames - Mitsuhide Akechi

“Wait, you have festivals in this era too?! That’s amazing!” I gasp in glee, looking up at the one eyed man. “Of course we do, lass! We gotta have fun sometimes too, y’know? People will always find means to entertain themselves, no matter the era they’re in.” Masamune winked at me, putting his arm around my shoulder. “That’s so cool! So, it’s tonight? Why didn’t I hear of that, now I’m upset!” I pouted briefly, crossing my arms. “Awww, Kitten, turn that frown into a smile, it suits you much better. Let’s go to Mitsuhide, I’m sure he’d love to take you to the festival.” Masamune teased me, making me stiffen up. “Mitsuhide...Huh? Isn’t like...Super busy all the time?” I bite my lip, looking away. “Kat, c’mon, literally all Azuchi...No, better said, the whole territory knows you have a thing for each other. Why don’t you just admit it already?” the chestnut haired man pressed on, yet his tone was more serious than usual. “You realise he could have literally any woman in Japan, right? Why would he choose me, of all people?” I take off his arm from my shoulder, sighing, as I take my little bag and prepare to leave his home. “Because, Katrina, you’re special. Foxes stick together, that’s what I’ve heard. You’d make a nice couple, don’t you think? Fire and Snow?” he spoke in a cryptic manner, which made me turn abruptly on my heel, taking him by the hem of his kimono and pulling him down to my level. “You know something and you’re hiding it from me, aren’t you, you sneaky little cyclops!” I shook him slightly, as much as my strength allowed me, but it only earned a very healthy laugh from him. “If you suddenly decide you prefer dragons over foxes, come at me, lass, I sure as hell would love to have you. Can’t say I’m not jealous that your affections are addressed to him, but I’m sure he’s a much better match for you than I’d be.” he took off my hands from his kimono and kissed them softly. “Go get him, Kitten.” he winked, making me sigh in annoyance. “Of course you knew something and wouldn’t tell me. That’s just like you, Masamune. All wild and mysterious, like the dark side of the moon. Very well, thank you for the advice. And...Masamune?” I call out to him before I left, earning a questioning hum. “Thank you. I’m sure someone like you will find a fitting match in no time. You’re amazing.” I winked at him, leaving back to the castle so I could prepare for the festival.

Thankfully enough, on my way there, from the market, Mitsuhide himself spotted me and saluted me, offering to escort me to the castle.

“Fancy seeing you on this fine day, Mitsuhide. How are you?” I smile tenderly at him. “Nothing unusual, per say. And you?” he spoke as evading as usual. “Nobunaga sent me on some trivial errands around. Oh, that reminds me. Masamune mentioned a festival happening tonight. Are there usually many of them yearly?” I ask in curiosity, no doubt my eyes shining. “Festivals? Hmm...Well, I suppose there aren’t that many. Then again, I suppose it would be your first festival in this era. Would you like to go?” he asked the fated question, making me grin wider. “Yes, that’d be lovely!” I clap my hands together in happiness. “Very well. I will talk to Masamune to escort you, then. He’s the one fondest of festivals around.” he said, making me grow visibly confused in a split second. “Wh-What? Why, don’t you like festivals? I thought you’d like to come as well.” I asked, trying not to show any worry. “Thank Nobunaga for giving me more work than necessary. Sorry, little fox, but sometimes we don’t get to choose the routes we would like, but the ones we must take.” he closed his eyes solemnly, patting my head as a way to apologise. “I see...Well, that’s a real pity.” I mutter, looking away with a pout. “There are always other festivals later on. Perhaps you would be willing to go with me for the next one, should my schedule not be so full.” he asked, making me look up at him with a small smile. “That would be really nice. Oh, I see we’ve arrived. Thank you for escorting me, Mitsuhide. I have to report to Nobunaga right away. Take care and don’t overwork yourself, alright?” I waved at him with a smile on my face, earning a soft chuckle from him. “That, at least, I can promise you.” he nodded, leaving to his home. “Well, time to sort things out, I guess.” I mutter to myself, rushing to Nobunaga’s room, where Hideyoshi and Mitsunari were discussing leisurely.

“Ahem. I would like 5 minutes with Nobunaga, if possible.” I looked at them with a strict look, and Nobunaga sensed that things would get fun, so he dismissed the 2 for a little while. “My little firecracker is back. What do you have to report so important that you had me kick them out?” he asked, and suddenly, I could feel my confidence deflating. “A-Ahem...Well...It’s...Not what I would call “Important” generally, per say, well, it would be for a certain small, restrained group of persons that I know, which will gain quite an emotional and moral benefit-” I trailed on, completely forgetting where I was trying to go, were it not for his dark chuckle of amusement. “I take it you want to ask a favour of me, correct?” he raised his eyebrow, holding a knowing smirk on his face. “...Yes.” I sighed, letting all the pent up stress go away. “Ask away, then. Knowing you, it’s going to be something innocent.” he rested his face on his fist, looking at me expectingly. “Could you...Post-pone Mitsuhide’s work for tomorrow? I found out tonight is a festival and he said he’d like to go, but was buried in work and couldn’t do much about it.” I bite my lip, looking away, but Nobunaga’s expression changed to a passive one, his smile vanishing. “I don’t want to ruin your dreams, Katrina, but as far as I remember, I didn’t give Mitsuhide any huge amount of work, nor was it urgent, so say the least. You might want to clarify things before they go out of control.” he patted me on the shoulder, but I couldn’t cheer up. “I see...So he lied even to me. Guess I should stop asking favour for others.” I mutter, getting up, ready to leave. “Thank you for your time and advice, Nobunaga. I appreciate it.” I open the door, looking at the 2 men chatting outside. “You can go back inside.” but I didn’t look at them, only thinking over Nobunaga’s words.

Well, guess Masamune was dead wrong.

That’s annoying.

I could always ask Masamune to come with me, so I wouldn’t go alone, right?

Ah, no, never mind, he said he was leaving somewhere else for the week.

Okay, alone it is.

I dressed in my pink yukata, put on the pink flower hair pin that Mitsuhide gifted me, more or less without even realising it, and as the Sun started setting, I made my way to the festival up the hill, but I wasn’t expecting it to be so beautiful, full of booths with games, candy, good fortune trinkets, love trinkets, accessories, fans and all that.

I wondered around, getting candy, looking around at the beautiful lights, so much, got myself a fan...And the best part...A Kitsune mask.

I grinned at it in delight, getting it as I attached it to the side of my obi.

“Hey, miss, do you know about the Love Tree?” a girl about my age asked randomly, which made me jump in my skin as I wasn’t expecting random strangers to talk to you. “Hmm? What is that?” I asked in curiosity as she gasped in shock. “You don’t know?! Basically, there is this Sakura tree and we write the name of our crush on a piece of wood and hang it on a branch, and it’s fated that you will be together forever. Lovely, isn’t it? I’m finally of age, so it’s my first time doing this. Here, have this piece of wood, it’s from the stall right there.” she explained excitedly, gifting me the little piece of wood and showed me to the man who had a brush and ink, so I could write my crush’s name on. “Okay...I guess I’m done. Hey, does this festival have a name? Or a reason why it exists?” I ask in curiosity, holding the little trinket close to my chest. “Of course it does! We celebrate the blooming of the Sakura trees! It’s the best time of the year, if you ask me-...Oh! Sorry, but I have to go! I just spotted my boyfriend, and I promised him we’d put each other’s name on the Tree. See you there!” she waved me goodbye, rushing to her boyfriend and attaching herself to his arm. “How...Cute.” I mutter, looking down at the little trinket in my hands, stroking it gingerly. “And here I am, being stupid. I’m a modern girl, and yet, I’m still doing silly highschool rituals.” I sighed, upset at my childishness, before a pair of hands abruptly planted on my shoulder, making me squeal in surprise and fright, turning around swiftly, ready to punch my assailant...Who turned out to be a silver fox. “Mitsu...Hide...?” I looked at him in shock, not having expected him here. “I thought you didn’t want to come to this place, more less see me. Why the sudden change of heart?” I ask skeptically, hiding the little trinket in my purse. “My, little fox, to think you’d be so direct with your interrogation, although you have the wrong idea, it is completely my fault. Will you let me make it up to you and explain the misunderstanding?” he said gently, looking at me in the eyes. “I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to know.” I mutter, looking away. “Very well. Would you come with me?” he asked, extending his hand for me to take. “I have nothing better to do.” I put my hand in his, as he guided me up the hill, where what seemed to be like a huge Sakura tree stood there, with lots of wood trinkets were hanging from the many branches.

I wasn’t able to fully focus on the stunning scenery as the nervousness I got from Mitsuhide’s presence was getting to me. We both sat down, leaning on the large trunk of the Sakura tree, and silence took over us momentarily.

“I won’t make up any excuse for my lies. I suppose it wasn’t gracious to lie even to you, my little fox. My intentions were not ill-willed, I promise. Although, I was not expecting you to go even to Nobunaga to ask for a favour. You never cease to surprise me, do you?” he smiles softly, turning his head to gaze at me. “I suppose it was meaningless in the end. But don’t worry about me, I can enjoy a festival without company.” I refuted, still pissed at him lying. “I apologise for lying to you. I wanted to surprise you, but I see it backfired rather hard. I never know what to expect from a modern woman like yourself.” he explained, taking out a small pink flower and putting it in my hair clip. “You look as beautiful as always. Pink really suits you, my dear little fox.” he complimented in a soft, lower voice, putting a strand of my hair behind my ear. “Don’t think compliments can make up for your lies, Mitsuhide. I’m still upset.” I huffed, but somehow, it seemed to make him chuckle. “Would this make you smile?” he asked, taking out a wood trinket, similar to mine, yet the difference was...That my name was neatly written on it. “What...?” my eyes widen in surprise, looking at the trinket in his hand. “Don’t be so surprise, I know very well you know of this festival’s tradition. In fact, I saw your trinket. It was rather cute, if you ask me.” he smirked, teasing me, his face closer to mine. “It was a silly mistake on my part, don’t flatter yourself.” I scoffed at his boasting, despite knowing full well that it was the truth. “Well, it’s almost time for the fireworks. Would you like to put the trinkets in the Tree, my dear fire fox?” his grin resembled one of a fox, but I wasn’t going to complain, since it made my heart beat faster. “If the silver fox will, then we shall.” he helped me get up, but when I looked up, all the lower branches were already full with trinkets from the previous years, so I couldn’t reach it...But he could. “Does it count if you put both?” I ask, tilting me head to the side, but he didn’t answer, as he put his. “There would be no fun, would it?” he smirked as he put his arms around me, raising me up, earning a squeak of surprise, as I put my hands on his shoulders for balance. “You really have a bad tendency of scaring people, Mitsuhide!” I call out in fake annoyance, despite my cheeks getting the colour of my kimono. “But you have such cute reactions, I can’t resist teasing you.” he said as I put my trinket next to his. “You can put me down now, thanks.” I chuckle nervously as he put me down. “Oh...! Mitsuhide, look! The Moon and stars are so beautiful and close tonight...!” I gesture for him to come closer as I rush towards the top of the hill, looking up at the beautiful sky. “Pollution destroyed so much of the environment that the sky doesn’t look...Well...As gorgeous as this. I could just gaze at it all night, for the rest of my life, and I won’t get tired of it.” I turn back to Mitsuhide, extending my arm toward him, as a serene look didn’t fade from my face. “My, and I could gaze at you all day, and I wouldn’t get enough of you. Seeing you upset really breaks my heart, little fox, but I’ve been thinking of how your lips would taste the whole day. Would you let me me find an answer?” he asked, putting his hands on my face, making me look up at him, and I realised all the bitterness I held in my heart, vanished. “What a bold proposition, Mitsuhide. But I quite like it.” I giggled and got on my tippy toe, wrapping my arms around his neck and pulling him into a deep and passionate kiss, finally listening to my heart’s cry. “You’re saying I’m bold, and yet, you don’t have a clue how your actions make me feel. If it were my way, I wouldn’t let you go from my arms.” he pulled me back into a kiss just as tender and loving, before gazing into my eyes with such a soft look that I almost didn’t recognise him. “My dear silver fox is rather mellow today. I never thought I’d live to see that day. You make my heart beat faster than ever before, and yet, you say that I’m the one making you feel weird things.” I gave him a smug side smile, but before he could say another word, the voice of the girl that told me about the tradition called out to me very shocked.

“No way! Mitsuhide Akechi was your lover?!” she gasped, as it took a few seconds to get over my shock and laugh at her. “Yeah, he is. Y’know what they say...Foxes stick together.” I winked at Mitsuhide, before he chuckled and put his arm around my waist, telling me to sit down. “The fireworks are going to start.” he informed, bringing me closer to him. “I had no idea fireworks dated so far back...Whoa! So beautiful!” I gasped in awe, clasping my hands together. “And they’re even more beautiful when you have someone to watch them with.” he muttered, kissing my temple. “Yeah...You’re right...” I sigh in content, feeling at peace with everything happening today.

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Day 16 : Wings - Hawks

“Come on, Keigo, don’t be so lazy! I know we’re both Capricorns and we’re either too lazy or too overworking, but...! Christmas lights!” I cheered, dragging his hand through the sea of people who wanted the same thing as me - to admire the Christmas lights.

“Awww, c’mon, babe, what’s the rush? The lights ain’t gon’ run away, I promise. Oh-...No, c’mon, don’t use that cute puppy face at me, it ain’t gon’ wor-...God damn it, Kat, look what you’re doing to me. I promised myself I wasn’t gonna fall for that again, but you’re just so cute, I can’t.” he sighed, pulling at my arm, making me chirp in surprise as I stumble backwards, into his warm arms.

“Keigo...?” I look up at him in confusion, but he only winked and rotated me to look directly at him, as he was wearing the same mischievous smirk as always.

“Hang on tight, sweetcheeks. I’m gonna show you why I’m called the Winged Hero.” he chuckled as he picked me up, instinctively wrapping my legs around his torso and my arms around his neck, afraid that I would fall, still not used to flying with him, but he only chuckled and patted my hair, cooing at how cute I was.

Jerk.

“Babe, come on, look at the city, the lights are so beautiful. Don’t be afraid, I won’t let you fall, you know that, right? You’re only afraid if you tell yourself that you’re afraid. Now, look at how pretty the city is decorated. Do you still find the triviality of height scary?” he stroked my hair with one hand, as he used the other to support me, holding my thighs.

“Heck, you’re right. I mean...Woaw...The view is so much better from up here. Do you always go around to admire the landscapes from the sky?” I ask in a mesmerised voice, my mind not focused on anything but the gorgeous scenery in front of me, all so festive.

“You bet I do. And I’m gonna find a special spot with the most stunning view around, and Imma bring you there, and it’s gonna be our special spot, okay?” he chuckled, kissing my forehead.

“You’re the best, Keigo! Look, I’m not even scared anymore. I know you won’t let me fall, that’s for sure! Thank you, Keigo, for giving me courage to brave my fear of heights and for showing me how beautiful our little city can be.” I smile gently at him, kissing his nose as a sign of gratitude.

“I’ve got an idea...” he smirked again, bringing us on the top of the huge Christmas Tree, right next to the shining star.

Keigo then took out his phone and gave it to me to take a selfie, as we would make a heart sign together, and the Star would be seen in the middle.

I couldn’t stop laughing at how incredibly cheesy and adorable that was, but I love the romantic gestures he always does.

After that, he took his phone and kissed me by surprise, a long, deep kiss in which he was smirking and chuckling softly since I wasn’t expecting that, but I’m sure he took multiple pics and he’s gonna flood both our social medias again, because that’s what he always does when we hang out, saying it’s his way of showing me off and all that.

But hey, it’s rather sweet, so who am I to complain~?

“Scorpions and Chill tonight~?” he whispered lowly into the kiss, making me smirk foxily at him. “I would and could never refuse such an offer, darling.” I let out an amused breath as I winked and suggested a nice Christmas movie to watch tonight.

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Day 19 : Jealousy - Draco Malfoy

“I...Suppose the worst thing I could suggest was to play board games. Honestly...If only technology was allowed at Hogwarts, I’d have ditched you and played on my laptop or PS Vita all day.” I sighed, facepalming at how ridiculous my favourite blond(e)s were being over some silly game.

But of course, both Draco, my boyfriend, and Lea, my best friend, were much too into the game to hear my words.

“I’ll have you know, that was PERFECTLY calculated. Come the end of the game, I’ll be only too happy to talk you through my method.” my Gryffindor best friend attacked my boyfriend, making me hum in amusement. “Pass, thanks.” Draco replied, cooly, for once. “ ‘How To Lose A Board Game’ isn’t a lesson I’m particularly interested in learning.” he continued, proudly. “No, from what we’ve observed today, you’re and the EXPERT.” she shot back icily.

Of course, neither of the players were taking into account their own miserable records when it came to Monopoly, which, I’d like to think, I’m a true master of. This whole situation made me realise how both amusing and horrible our Game Night was, and I came to realise that this game became an outright bloodthirsty and aggressive declaration of war that would last longer than the 100 year war.

Draco’s eyes narrowed smugly as Lea’s flashed with indigence and my purple-coloured lips twitched in ill-disguised amusement, preparing for the bloodbath.

“That was a dumb move.” Draco sneered, leaning forward slightly over the table so as to emphasise his self-presumed acquired control over the game board. “If you want to stop playing, you only had to say. You don’t have to let me win.” he continued, crossing his arms and looking at her mockingly. “Guys...? You DO know it’s not life or de-” I tried to mediate the waters, but to no avail, nobody was listening to me. “Perhaps because, if you recall, that followed 3 CONSECUTIVE winds in Cluedo!” Lea’s elbow jammed down onto the board, making the counters tremble slightly. “And after SOMEONE bet 5 chocolate frogs on Colonel Mustard!” she continued like the angry ram that she is. “Oh, you see, now you’re trying my patience!” hissed the blond Slytherin.  “There’s no WAY you won those games honestly. Those who can’t win, cheat. And those who can’t cheat, lose. Much like you’re doing RIGHT now with those DUMB moves!” Lea emphasised how she’s the better player. “You want to watch your filthy mudblood life making claims like that!” Draco’s hands slammed down onto the table as he snapped at my best friend. “I’m sure we ALL remember your miserable Snakes and Ladders attempt!” his voice became even rougher. “That game has NO element of method to it! It’s pure luck!” Lea refuted aggressively. “Oh, THAT’s rich coming from someone who bragged like a 6 year old winning after a game of SNAP!” Draco glared at her, matching her tone. “FINE!” Lea’s eyes widened, incredulous at his affirmation, then narrowed to blue slits glaring poisoned daggers at him. “Fucking FINE!” she snapped, rising to her feet abruptly, flinging her hands upside the table, making the table come crashing down, the board clattering to the floor, the Counters flying. “How’s THAT for a dumb move?!” she finished, turning to her heel and storming from the room, slamming the door behind her. The only sound in the room was Draco’s ragged breath, as I sighed in aggravation. getting up, not wanting to look at anyone anymore.

“This day is the day I vow to NEVER play ‘Sorry’ with you again. Or, better said, any godamn Board Game. This is supposed to be fun, not...Not this!” I huff in annoyance, leaving the room, but instead of slamming it, I left it wide open. “What, are you going after HER?!” he sneered, but I turned around glaring at him. “Neither of you deserves my company anymore.” I flip my long fire-red hair, going out in the courtyard that was thankfully empty, so I could cool down.

“What a bunch of idiots...” I mutter, holding my crup puppy in my lap as I started randomly playing with some spells, not even caring that I was shivering from the cold of the winter night. “You agree with me, Fifi, don’t you, sweety?” I smile softly at my little baby, hugging her. “We can’t even enjoy our time together...Not even on Christmas...There must always...ALWAYS...Be something that makes them fight. Their stupid egos always get the best of them. But even over some stupid games...Really...” I sighed, hanging down my head, letting her lick my face.

“Do you...Hate me?” a sudden voice, seemingly cold, and yet, full of emotions, called out from a close proximity. “Why do you care?” I huff, looking away. “Because I’m your boyfriend, that’s why.” Draco answered as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. “That didn’t seem to matter much when you started accusing me just a little earlier. Or when you became aggressive over nothing, despite promising you wouldn’t.” I shrugged, not sparing him any glance. “You can’t blame only me, Katrina! You saw how she behaved too! She was obviously enjoying it!” he got annoyed, making me get up and sigh, turning to get inside. “Of course...Just blame each other...That’s all you ever know. Spare me. When you’re on decent terms, come find me. Until then, don’t bother saying a word to me. Come on, Fifi, we’re going inside.” my command earned an energetic bark from my little furry baby, and I started walking, but I got stopped by a hand on my shoulder. “Why do you like her more than me? Why am I always on the 2nd place?” he asked, a bit sad, but covered it with anger. “If you want to know, you’re both on the 1st place for me. Neither is above the other. But of course, your easily offended egos just make you think that way. Are you done now? Can I go back? I’ve had enough of this already. I understood how much you both wanted me around for Christmas, so tomorrow I will be going home with the first train.” I tried to shrug his hand off my shoulder, but he tsked and went in front of me, putting both his hands on my shoulders, making me look at him. “No! You...You can’t go!” he said, but it came rather stuttery. “And who’s stopping me? You? What a joke.” I huffed in annoyance, glaring at him. “You...You promised you’d stay with you. You’d come home with me and we’ll be together for Christmas!” he argued back, but I merely rolled my eyes. “Yeah, and you promised this wouldn’t happen again. And guess what? It did! Now spare me, I have to do my luggage.” I let a sardonic smirk creep on my face, making him grow visibly more upset. “No...Don’t do this to me...Not you too...If even you do this to me...Then...Then...” his head hung down, as he trembled slightly. “Are we done yet?” I tilt my head to the side, having no merciful emotion on my face. “Please don’t leave me!” he shouted, putting his arms around me, his trembling more obvious. “Don’t leave me, Katrina, please!” his voice cracked, making my eyes widen in shock. “Draco...?” I step back, raising his face to make him look at me, only to notice his eyes were watery. “Hey, Draco, talk to me!” I put my icy cold hands on his face, making his beautiful eyes look into my dark ones. “Your fingers...Are so cold...Why did you go out without your coat?...It’s my fault, I’m sorry.” he muttered, holding my hands and kissing them to warm them up. “I’m not the only one at fault, but I’ll be the better man. I have to grow up, for you. I know you hate immature people. So please don’t hate me, Kat.” he begged me once again, making my heart melt at his sorrowful face. “I could never hate you, Draco. Ever. You know very well that I love you, so don’t worry about that. Yes, I am mad at both of you for not caring about my feelings, but I could never hate either of you. So, look at me and smile, okay, Draco? Come on. Show me your beautiful smile.” I raised up his face, kissing him passionately, letting my lips linger on his own for a bit, making him hum in glee. “You know I love you, right, Kat? Right? You’re the only person that I’ve ever lover in my life.” his warm hands on my face brought me into another kiss, just as deep and full of love as before. “Of course I know, Draco. And I love you as well. I don’t get why you both overreacted, I just wanted a genuine apology. It’s not like I can live without either of you. You guys are my fuel, and without you, I’d fade. So let’s go back inside and warm up by the fireplace. I’m sure that’s a much better idea than freezing to death here.” I chuckled slightly, putting my arm around his waist and walking with him back inside, to our Common Room. “Can we cuddle tonight?” he asked in a voice barely above a whisper, which made me grin lovingly, nodding at him. “Of course. I love cuddling with you.” I hummed in happiness, going back to the Slytherin Common Room and taking a fluffy blanket, we cuddle on the couch, in front of the fireplace.