christmas is the national holiday for lovers, and it’s no surprise that ann finds herself wrapping her hand in makoto’s, fingers interlacing together as if it’s the most natural thing in the world. but maybe that’s because to ann, it is. there’s nowhere else in the world she’d rather be than by her side, white and warm puffs of breaths intermingled together.
all cheers and gift-giving already done, her head slowly rests on makoto’s shoulder as they slow their pace through an empty sidewalk, festive lights dancing on the lamposts. her gift, a luxurious blazer and scarf, lies in makoto’s other hand. a moment stills, ann watching white flakes dancing through the air before her gaze slowly turns to makoto. she tugs on makoto’s hands, & when she turns, ann presses her lips to hers.
THOUGH SHE’S GENTLE, gentle as the snowflake landing upon her brow, there’s a delay, where eyes still ajar, she catches a glimpse of stray frizzy hairs, of oranges and purples, bleeding onto her like watercolor. it melts onto their cheeks once eyes shut, febrile breaths fluttering. there’s less fumbling now, than at the beginning, makoto’s just a bit frustrated that both her hands are busy, that she can’t cup ann’s baby face, and tickle the delicate skin behind her ears. takes just a touch of her fingertips, normally.
AS SHE DEEPENS THE KISS makoto hooks one arm around ann’s waist, brings her as close as her puffy coat will let her. she feels so full. not as in complete, or as in satisfied, more as in content. yes, she’s very content. ann tastes like fruit, spring harvest — peaches, melon, strawberries — the right amount of tart and sweet. it’s a struggle to kiss her only once, just like it is not to finish a whole box of berries, or to limit herself to one slice of watermelon. it’s just so refreshing; she is.
THEIR LIPS MAY PART, but their hold remains. it’s tempting, to lean in again, but she resists, tries to follow the glimmers in ann’s pupils instead. ‘ i’m so happy you’re here, ’ it’s no whisper, it could never be. ‘ i love you. ’
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